Concerns About High Vitamin B6 in Multivitamins

High intake of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) from supplements, especially over long periods, can lead to toxicity. Symptoms of vitamin B6 toxicity include severe and progressive sensory neuropathy characterized by ataxia (loss of control of bodily movements). Other symptoms include painful, unsightly skin patches, extreme sensitivity to sunlight, nausea, and heartburn¹². It's important to monitor your intake and opt for supplements that either exclude vitamin B6 or keep its levels well below the upper tolerable intake level of 100 mg per day for adults³⁴.

Multivitamins Without High Levels of Vitamin B6

Here are some multivitamins that either exclude or contain low levels of vitamin B6:

• Multi Vitamin + Mineral, Vegetables, Fruits + Fiber For Kids $10.24
• Women's Living Green Liquid-Gel Multi $29.39
• Zero Sugar Kids Multi Gummies $29.71
• Kids, Multi V with Multi-Mineral Formula $14.99
• Men's Multi, Daily Multivitamin, Natural Berry $8.04

These options provide a comprehensive nutrient profile without the risk of high vitamin B6 content.

Footnotes

1. Adam Hemminger, "Vitamin B6 Toxicity - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf," NCBI Bookshelf. ↩

2. Office of Dietary Supplements, "Vitamin B6 - NIH," NIH. ↩

3. Mary J. Brown, "Vitamin B6 Deficiency - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf," NCBI Bookshelf. ↩

4. NourEldin R. Abosamak, "Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf," NCBI Bookshelf. ↩