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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Natasha May Health reporter

What is vitamin B6 toxicity and what are the symptoms of taking too much?

A handful of coloured pills
B6 is found in many supplements, including magnesium, multivitamins, zinc and B-complex formulas. Photograph: Brian Hagiwara/Getty Images

In January Guardian Australia told the story of Simon Bogemann who developed a nerve condition known as peripheral neuropathy after consuming excessive vitamin B6 from multivitamin and magnesium supplements.

Since then, the potential of these over-the-counter supplements to cause harm has attracted increasing attention.

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