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Posted by Michael Bell on May 6, 2003, at 23:09:48
I already knew that Vitamin B6 is partly responsible for the production of various neurochemicals, but I did not know this:
GABA is formed by the decarboxylization of the amino acid L-glutamic acid. The rate-determining enzyme that controls this step is called GAD. The ESSENTIAL COFACTOR of GAD is Vitamin B6! Vitamin B6 converts GAD into GABA. I also found hundreds of reports stating that deficiencies in Vitamin B6 are known to cause anxiety, depression, and in extreme cases, seizures.
I wonder what a little B6 supplementation might do for my GABA levels? Hmmm...
Posted by Eddie Sylvano on May 7, 2003, at 9:22:23
In reply to Very interesting tidbit about Vitamin B6 GABA, posted by Michael Bell on May 6, 2003, at 23:09:48
>I also found hundreds of reports stating that deficiencies in Vitamin B6 are known to cause anxiety, depression, and in extreme cases, seizures.
---------------This is true of the B vitamins in general. From what I've read, it's usually only an issue for a small population (elderly, alcoholics, those with digestive disorders).
Strangely, one of the symptoms of B6 deficiency are cracked sores at the corner of the mouth, which I just had last week. Depending on what you come across on the Internet, this may mean that I have a B6 deficiency, small yeast infection, AIDS, or Sjogren's Syndrome. I'll put my money on the infection.
Posted by male34 on May 10, 2003, at 15:38:06
In reply to Very interesting tidbit about Vitamin B6 GABA, posted by Michael Bell on May 6, 2003, at 23:09:48
b-1 is great for anxiety and l-glutemine is is great for the brain,calcium /magnesium is a calmer also
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