Which Vitamin this Time???

Well, I’m back to B Vitamins, again. One of the e-letters that I subscribe to is Orthomolecular Medicine News. I just received a copy that states Vitamin B6 reduces colon cancer. It also quotes a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that most of us do not get nearly enough natural B6 from our diets. Most populations across the U.S. were only getting 2 milligrams or less, even those who were supplementing. Our modern diets of processed foods are very lacking. Deficiencies can also be caused by using oral contraceptives, smoking, or being elderly. For joy, for joy!!! There has been an upper limit on the consumption of Vitamin B6 of 10 mg. That has been proven erroneous and the new upper limit is 100 mg and even that is being questioned by some researchers as too little and 200 mg is their new benchmark. So, I added all of the Vitamin B6 from all of my supplements and XS Energy drinks, and I am taking in about 25 mg a day.

So, I started thinking about the Gensona Genetics test that I took. Could they give me any information or insight? The test results indicate that I have a genetic variation that gives me a less effective utilization of B Vitamins.

I wasn’t sure what to ask or what they could tell me. So how does a person find out? Well, this person got on the phone. A very nice lady gave me as much info as she could. The constraints were really due to the fact that genetic testing still has a long way to go and at this time all my questions couldn’t be answered. However, she did tell me that utilization of Vitamin B6 is increased with the presence of folic acid. That is another of the things about B Vitamins, they work in our bodies best when all are present. An aside to all IBO’s, this lady was very helpful and not rushed in our conversation. I took it that they are very happy to be of any help and callers are welcomed.

So, at this time, I will just continue as I am and keep asking questions and keep reading. I’ll also ask questions about Vitamin therapy, to anyone who seems knowledgeable. It’s fun to learn new things or to have old things re-affirmed.

Healthy Days to You...Your Smiling Maven