Vitamin B6 and Alcoholics

Inadequate B6 levels in Alcoholics

Article Summary:

Individuals with a poor quality diet or an inadequate B6 intake for an extended period may benefit from taking a vitamin B6 supplement if they are unable to increase their dietary intake of vitamin B6. Alcoholics and older adults are more likely to have inadequate vitamin B6 intakes than other segments of the population because they may have limited variety in their diet. Alcohol also promotes the destruction and loss of vitamin B6 from the body.

Institution:

Office of Dietary Supplements, Warren G. Magnusen Clinical Center

Country of Publication:

United States

Source:

National Institutes of Health

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