The Hidden Danger in Your Supplements: Vitamin B6 Explained by Dr Kiat

Many people take vitamin B6 for energy, mood, or metabolism - but is it always safe?

 

In this episode, Dr Kiat, world-renowned cardiologist and medical scientist, breaks down the surprising truth about vitamin B6: how much you really need, what foods give you enough, and how excess amounts - even from common supplements - can lead to serious nerve damage.

 

00:00 – Can a Vitamin Harm You?

00:16 – What Vitamin B6 Does in the Body

01:25 – Are You Getting Too Much?

02:01 – When Supplements Go Wrong: B6 Toxicity

03:02 – How to Take Supplements Safely

03:56 – Next: Choosing the Right Supplement

 

Learn: – The vital role of B6 in your body – Signs of B6 overdose and what to watch out for – Why "more" isn't always better in supplements – How to choose supplements with purpose and safety If you’re taking multivitamins, B-complex, or magnesium supplements, this is a must-watch.

 

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Disclaimer The information provided on this channel is for general educational purposes only. It is not intended as medical advice and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultation with a qualified healthcare professional who can assess your individual health needs. Dr Hosen Kiat is an AHPRA-registered Specialist Physician in Cardiology and Nuclear Medicine (Australia). Views expressed in these videos are based on current evidence and clinical experience but may not apply to every individual. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or another qualified health provider before starting, changing, or stopping any medical treatment, exercise, or nutritional program. Never delay seeking medical advice because of something you have seen or heard on this channel. No patient–doctor relationship is created through viewing, commenting on, or subscribing to this channel.

 

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Episode Transcript

(00:03):
We take supplements every day to gethealthy,
but what if the very one that is meant tohelp actually harms?
I am Dr Kiat.
Let's go heart to heart.
We're going to talk about vitamin B6today.
An amazing essential nutrient but in highdoses will cause real damage.

(00:27):
Vitamin B6 or pyridoxin is an essentialvitamin.
Your body cannot make it so you have toget it from food.
The active form of vitamin B6,pyridoxal 5-phosphate acts as a coenzyme
in over 140 vital chemical reactions inour body.

(00:47):
From making energy and brain chemicals tosupporting your immune system.
It is small but very critical for oursurvival.
It is found in plenty of everyday foods,think chicken, tuna, bananas, potatoes,
sweet potatoes,chickpeas and whole grains.

(01:10):
You only need around 1.3 milligram a day.
For perspective,a drop of water is 50 milligram.
Tiny dose, vital for survival.
Most of us eating a decent diet getenough vitamin B6.

(01:31):
But guess what?
According to data from the NIH,around one in three people also take
vitamin B6 as a supplement.
People take vitamin B6 supplement in theform of multivitamin pills,
B complex supplements and as a standalone B6 supplement.

(01:55):
Surprising?
Maybe. Common?
Absolutely.
Recently in Australia,some people develop nerve problems after
taking common supplements.
They develop numbness,burning and pain in feet and legs,
sometimes on the hands,even difficulty walking.

(02:20):
These are classic symptoms of peripheralneuropathy caused by too much vitamin B6.
Here's the strange part.These supplements came with no warning in
Australia.
They didn't need to list the risks unlessthe vitamin B6 dose was over 50 milligram

(02:44):
per tablet.
If your total vitamin B6 adds up to morethan 10 milligram per day and you're
taking it long term,make damn sure you have a good medical
reason for it.
This isn't about fear,it's about making smart choices for your

(03:07):
health.
So here's a takeaway.
If you're going to take supplements,treat them as medicine.
Be intentional,Know why you're taking them,
what results you expect,track the effects,

(03:29):
and bring your doctor into the loop.
I don't take supplements just in case,I take them for a specific purpose.
I monitor the results and stop if itdoesn't help,
and I'm here to help you with that kindof clarity and care every step of the way.

(03:56):
Don't forget to subscribe because in thenext episode,
we'll break down how to choose the rightsupplement one truth at a time.
I'm Doctor Kiat, let's keep going,heart to heart.