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Studies suggest that taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness greatly improves nausea, though not vomiting, for many pregnant women. There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use.footnote 1
A typical dose of vitamin B6 for morning sickness is 10 mg to 25 mg, 3 times a day.footnote 2
Talk to your health professional before you take vitamin B6 for morning sickness.
Why You Need Vitamin B6 During Pregnancy
Vitamin B6 also helps your baby metabolize protein and carbohydrates.
It’s important for you, too: Vitamin B6 helps your body metabolize protein and carbohydrates and form new red blood cells, antibodies, and neurotransmitters.
How Much Vitamin B6 Do Pregnant Women Need?
Starchy vegetables and fortified cereals can also be good sources. (Check the labels.).
Do You Need A Vitamin B6 Supplement During Pregnancy?
Some high-potency multivitamins contain vitamin B6 in large amounts.
Can I Take Vitamin B6 For Pregnancy Nausea?
(Don’t take more than your provider recommends. Vitamin B6 deficiency in pregnancy
Not getting enough Vitamin B6 can cause a range of symptoms, including inflammation of the tongue, sores or mouth ulcers, depression, and anemia. Mild deficiencies aren’t uncommon, but severe deficiencies are rare.
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Large doses of vitamin B6 have been associated with cases of neuropathy. A total of 192 pregnancies were followed-up. In this group (n = 96), there were 91 live births, one major malformation and the mean birth weight was 3,542 +/- 512 g. There were no statistical differences in the study endpoints between the vitamin B6 and the control groups.
Within the limits of our sample size, higher than standard doses of vitamin B6 do not appear to be associated with an increased risk for major malformation.