Supplements
- 5-htp
- Aloe Vera
- Amino-acids
- Antioxidants
- Bilberry
- Black Cohosh
- Bromelain
- Calcium
- Chamomile
- Chromium
- Co-Enzyme q10
- Cranberry
- Creatine
- Dandelion
- Echinacea
- Evening Primrose Oil
- Feverfew
- Fibre
- Fish Oils
- Folic Acid
- Garlic
- Ginger
- Ginko-Biloba
- Ginseng
- Glucosamine
- Glutamine
- Goldenseal
- Gotu Kola
- Green Tea
- Human Growth Hormone
- Iodine
- Iron
- Liquorice
- Magnesium
- Milk Thistle
- Selenium
- St. Johns Wort
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B1
- Vitamin B6
- Vitamin B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin K
- White Willow Bark
- Zinc
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
What is it?
Primarily a co-enzyme. A substance that acts with other enzymes to speed up chemical reactions in the cell.
What does it do?
Forming red blood cells, helping cells to make proteins, manufacturing brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) such as serotonin and releasing stored forms of energy.
Common Uses
Helps to prevent cardiovascular disease and strokes, helps to lift depression, eases insomnia, treats carpal tunnel syndrome, helps to relieve asthma attacks.
Dosage
50mg a day is often recommended.
Caution
Long-term use of high doses of B6 may cause nerve damage.
Caution - Consult your doctor before taking supplements, especially if you have a medical condition or are pregnant.
All information provided regarding supplements should be used as guidelines. The Osteopathic Rehabilitation Centre takes no responsibility for the incorrect use of supplements and advises all readers to seek advice from a Certified Nutritionist before taking supplements.