"Early research suggests that vitamin B6 may help reduce anxiety, although the benefits appear to be modest. In a recent trial from the University of Reading in England, young adults taking high-dose B6 for one month reported feeling less anxious than those given a placebo or vitamin B12. Researchers used visual tests that show how strongly the visual part of the brain reacts to patterns. People taking high-dose B6 had responses that were less "amped up" and more controlled, which suggests stronger calming activity."
"According to Dr. David Field , lead study author from the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at the University of Reading, "The functioning of the brain relies on a delicate balance between the excitatory neurons that carry information around and inhibitory ones, which prevent runaway activity." "Vitamin B6 helps the body produce a specific chemical messenger that inhibits impulses in the brain, and our study links this calming effect with reduced anxiety among the participants," Field adds."
Vitamin B6 participates in biochemical pathways that support production of GABA, an inhibitory neurotransmitter that slows excessive brain activity. High-dose B6 supplementation raises GABA-related activity and can modestly reduce anxiety symptoms and improve emotional balance. Visual cortex tests showed lower reactivity in people taking high-dose B6, indicating stronger calming neural responses. Trial comparisons showed greater anxiety reduction with high-dose B6 than with placebo or vitamin B12 after one month. Only high-dose supplements produce these effects, and potential risks or interactions exist; medical guidance is recommended before beginning high-dose B6 supplementation.
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