B vitamins and pregnancy -
There is an increasing consensus that multiple micronutrient supplementation of pregnant women living in low-middle-income countries is beneficial for pregnancy outcomes [ 1 ].
In high-income countries, there are few large-scale trials of gestational micronutrient supplementation, resulting in less consensus about the need for individual or multiple micronutrient supplements to be taken.
The principal exception relates to preconception and early pregnancy folic acid supplementation and fortification programs, underpinned by the landmark Medical Research Council trial [ 2 ].
Vitamin D supplementation is also generally recommended, in part based on the recent Maternal Vitamin D Osteoporosis Study MAVIDOS trial [ 3 ]; MAVIDOS used a higher dose of vitamin D than is recommended in many settings 25 μg of cholecalciferol daily from early pregnancy until delivery versus 10 μg daily recommended in countries such as the United Kingdom [ 4 ] , which reduced the incidence of infantile atopic eczema in the offspring [ 5 ] and improved measures of bone health in the children at age 4 years [ 6 ].
Recent evidence from animal studies demonstrates that maternal nutritional status prior to conception can have lasting effects on the offspring.
This highlights a critical knowledge gap with regard to the importance of maternal micronutrient status before and during human pregnancy [ 7 ].
Evidence from human studies supporting a role for preconception micronutrient status is largely observational but does point to important implications for pregnancy outcomes and long-term offspring health [ 8 ]. Examples include the associations of suboptimal vitamin B12 and B6 status with an increased risk of preterm birth [ 9 ] and of maternal preconception iodine deficiency with lower child IQ [ 10 ].
To date, maternal micronutrient status preconception has largely been inferred from pregnancy data, and truly longitudinal studies describing changes from preconception to early and late pregnancy and postpartum have not previously been conducted.
The ongoing significant prevalence of micronutrient insufficiencies among adolescent girls and women of reproductive age in high-income countries highlights the importance of documenting such changes [ 11 ]. Human trials of micronutrient supplementation commencing before pregnancy remain relatively few in number; while they have not always shown benefits for maternal and offspring outcomes [ 14 ], a recent small trial did, however, report that maternal vitamin B12 supplementation from preconception until delivery improved offspring neurodevelopment at age 2 years [ 15 ].
The NiPPeR trial [ 16 ] is a multicenter, double-blind, randomized controlled trial of a nutritional supplement containing micronutrients, myo-inositol, and probiotics, whose primary outcome was the maintenance of euglycemia during pregnancy. The trial found no difference in gestational glycemia between study arms, but there was a significant reduction in preterm delivery, preterm prelabor rupture of membranes and major postpartum hemorrhage with the intervention compared with controls, who received a standard micronutrient supplement [ 17 ].
The study protocol has been previously published [ 16 ]. Briefly, women planning a pregnancy were recruited from the community across 3 study sites in the UK, Singapore, and New Zealand, between and Maternal blood samples were collected from intervention and control women at preconception at recruitment and 1 month after commencing supplementation , and then in early and late pregnancy, and 6 months postdelivery in those who became pregnant.
Analyses were based on modified intention-to-treat principles, whereby we excluded individuals who did not have outcome data i. Intervention and control supplements with similar sensory characteristics and packaged as a powder in sachets labeled with one of 4 nonspeaking codes were stored at 2 to 6°C until made up in ml water and taken twice daily.
Quantities were either UK-recommended daily allowances for pregnant women vitamin D, zinc, folic acid, iodine , minimal amounts for micronutrients linked with potential detrimental effects at higher doses iron, β-carotene, calcium , or amounts enhanced above those typical in over-the-counter products vitamins B6, B12, riboflavin or used in previous trials myo-inositol, probiotics [ 18 , 19 ].
Following randomization, supplements were consumed from preconception until delivery of the baby. Participants and all study personnel remained blinded to treatment allocation until all pregnancy, delivery, and neonatal data had been collected, and analysis of the primary outcome completed.
At enrolment preconception, sociodemographic characteristics, menstrual, obstetric, and health histories, and lifestyle habits were collected via interviewer-administered questionnaires. Weight and height were measured to derive body mass index BMI.
Adherence to the trial formulation ascertained by sachet counting was similar in the control and intervention groups; overall, Women were recommended to refrain from taking other supplements unless advised by their healthcare practitioner e.
The relevant regulatory authorities confirmed that the formulation was not an investigational medicinal product. All participants gave written informed consent. Trial oversight and monitoring were provided by an independent data and safety monitoring committee.
This trial was prospectively registered at ClinicalTrials. gov NCT, UTN U Using a targeted method based on liquid chromatography—tandem mass spectrometry Bevital, Bergen, Norway [ 20 ], we measured plasma concentrations of vitamins present in the control and intervention groups, related vitamers and metabolites selected as those that reflect vitamin status: homocysteine reflecting 1-carbon status and other physiological states, and an indicator of folate and B-vitamin deficiency , riboflavin, flavin mononucleotide reflecting riboflavin status , pyridoxal 5-phosphate vitamin B6 , 3-hydroxykynurenine HK , kynurenic acid KA , anthranilic acid AA , 3-xanthurenic acid XA , hydroxyanthranilic acid HAA , cystathionine, cysteine, methylmalonic acid, and hydroxyvitamin D3.
Plasma folate and cobalamin vitamin B12 were measured by microbiological assay, using a microtiter plate format on a robotic workstation employing a chloramphenicol-resistant strain of Lactobacillus casei folate and a colistin sulfate-resistant strain of Lactobacillus leichmannii cobalamin Bevital, Bergen, Norway.
Values below the assay limit of detection were set to half the limit of detection value. Each analyte was checked for outliers both statistically and clinically , and implausible values were set to missing. There is inconsistency in the literature regarding thresholds for vitamin deficiency or insufficiency markers based on plasma measurements: For this study, we used plasma folate The sample size was based on the trial primary outcome of gestational glycemia, as described previously [ 17 ].
Using mean and standard deviation values for hydroxyvitamin D3 as an example, with alpha 0. Following log e natural logarithm transformation where necessary, standardization was applied to all values of each analyte i.
For each of the vitamins and related vitamers and metabolites, analyses focused on i describing the longitudinal changes in maternal concentrations from preconception through pregnancy and to 6 months postdelivery in the control group, ii the pattern of longitudinal change in the intervention group, and iii differences in concentration and in sufficiency markers between the control and intervention groups at different time points, including differences in proportions analyzed using chi-squared tests.
Differences given in the text are statistically significant unless otherwise stated. Plots and differences in SDS between time points are based on all available data at each time point unless otherwise specified.
Linear regression sensitivity analyses of the control versus intervention group differences were undertaken with adjustment for site and ethnicity trial randomization stratification factors and parity not fully balanced across control and intervention groups and potentially influential on status measurements.
Further sensitivity analyses were used to determine whether differences between time points reflected differences between those who did and did not become pregnant resulting in differing numbers of participants with preconception, pregnancy, and postdelivery measurements.
Analyses were performed using Stata software v Among all participants at recruitment preconception, significant proportions had marginal or low plasma status for folate Only 1.
The longitudinal pattern was similar in the intervention group. Plasma homocysteine concentrations, an indicator of folate and B-vitamin deficiency, in the control group decreased by 0.
The intervention group showed a similar longitudinal pattern, but plasma homocysteine concentrations were 0. Among control group participants taking a supplement without riboflavin , as expected, plasma riboflavin was similar at preconception baseline and 1 month after supplementation commencement, then decreased by 0.
Compared with the control group, plasma riboflavin concentrations in the intervention group 1 month after supplementation commencement, in early pregnancy, and in late pregnancy were higher by 0.
Plasma flavin mononucleotide, a marker of riboflavin sufficiency, in the control group showed a similar longitudinal pattern to plasma riboflavin but increased by 0. Plasma flavin mononucleotide concentrations were 0. In the control group taking a supplement without vitamin B6 , plasma pyridoxal 5-phosphate was similar at preconception baseline and 1 month after supplementation commencement, then decreased by 0.
Compared with the control group, the intervention group had higher plasma pyridoxal 5-phosphate concentrations at 1 month after supplementation commencement, and in early and late pregnancy, by 1. Among control participants, the plasma HK ratio was unchanged from the preconception baseline through 1 month after supplementation commencement and in early pregnancy, but then rose sharply by 1.
Compared with the control group, in the intervention group, the plasma HK ratio was lower at 1 month after supplementation commencement, in early pregnancy, and in late pregnancy, by 0. In the control group taking a supplement without vitamin B12 , plasma cobalamin was similar at preconception baseline and 1 month after supplementation commencement, then decreased by 0.
Compared with the control group, in the intervention group, plasma cobalamin concentrations 1 month after supplementation commencement, in early pregnancy, and in late pregnancy were higher by 0. Notably, plasma vitamin B12 was 0. Plasma methylmalonic acid, a metabolic indicator of vitamin B12 insufficiency, in the control group increased by 0.
Plasma methylmalonic acid concentrations in the intervention group were similar to those in the control group 1 month after supplementation commencement, but 0. In the control group, plasma hydroxyvitamin D changed little from preconception baseline to 1 month after supplementation commencement and early pregnancy, then increased by 0.
Compared with the control group, in the intervention group, plasma hydroxyvitamin D concentrations 1 month after supplementation commencement, in early pregnancy, and in late pregnancy were higher by 0.
Among UK, Singapore, and New Zealand women attempting to become pregnant in this multicenter randomized controlled trial, significant proportions had marginal or low status of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D at recruitment preconception, and a high proportion developed markers of functional vitamin B6 deficiency in late pregnancy despite only a small proportion having a low vitamin B6 status preconception.
Plasma concentrations for the above vitamins, related vitamers, and metabolic insufficiency markers showed differing patterns of change from preconception to pregnancy and 6 months postdelivery.
Our findings show that even with μg, the lowest commonly marketed dose, there are appreciable improvements in folate status after 1 month and continued improvement into pregnancy. Plasma homocysteine in the control group fell substantially from preconception baseline to early pregnancy and again from early to late pregnancy, with greater falls in plasma homocysteine in the intervention group taking a supplement containing other micronutrients.
While some have proposed that vitamin B6, riboflavin, and zinc might reduce homocysteine, there are data pointing away from this [ 28 , 29 ]. Our findings support effects of both the folic acid albeit based on pre-post comparison for folic acid and the other micronutrients in the intervention group acting to improve 1-carbon status and reduce plasma homocysteine, with potential benefit for pregnancy and offspring outcomes [ 31 , 32 ].
In the control group, plasma riboflavin and flavin mononucleotide showed modest falls from preconception to early pregnancy, and again from early to late pregnancy. We considered measuring the gold standard erythrocyte glutathione reductase activation coefficient as a specific riboflavin deficiency marker, but resource to support this could not be secured.
Using this In the intervention group, supplementation with 1. Plasma pyridoxal 5-phosphate in the control group showed a modest fall from preconception to early pregnancy, but then a substantial fall from early to late pregnancy, accompanied by a sharp rise in plasma HK and cystathionine:cysteine ratios, reflecting impairment of vitamin B6—dependent pathways in late pregnancy.
For vitamin B6, pyridoxal 5-phosphate is the most commonly used status marker [ 35 ]; the HK ratio, composed of HK and the 4 kynurenines that are products of the pyridoxal 5-phosphate—dependent enzymes kynurenine transaminase and kynureninase, has been developed as a marker of tryptophan catabolism regulation by vitamin B6 that rises in B6 deficiency [ 35 , 36 ].
Evaluation has also found that the ratio of cystathionine:cysteine transsulfuration pathway regulation has merit as a B6 intake marker, while being more subject to other influences than the HK ratio [ 22 ].
The marked late gestation rises in HK ratio is consistent with evidence of kynurenine pathway enzyme inhibition by the more than fold physiological increase in estrogen with advancing gestation from mid to late pregnancy [ 37 , 38 ].
This late gestation inhibition of the kynurenine pathway may be partly physiological but nonetheless has implications for B6 nutrient supply to the fetus and potential impacts on later offspring health. Notably, there is increasing evidence linking childhood kynurenine pathway perturbations with metabolic health risk [ 39 ].
In our study, the intervention, providing 2. While the US Institute of Medicine Recommended Dietary Allowance for vitamin B6 in pregnancy is 1. In the control group, plasma vitamin B12 showed modest falls from preconception to early pregnancy, and a larger fall from early to late pregnancy, accompanied by increases in the late pregnancy prevalences of vitamin B12 deficiency and depletion Supplementation with 5.
Recommended daily allowance amounts for vitamin B12 vary internationally. Systematic review has linked lower maternal vitamin B12 status with a variety of adverse pregnancy outcomes, including a higher risk of neural tube defects, recurrent pregnancy losses, gestational diabetes, pre-eclampsia, and lower birth weight [ 45 ], and meta-analysis has shown that lower plasma concentrations associate with a higher risk of preterm delivery [ 46 ].
Lower maternal concentrations are also associated with adverse cardiometabolic and neurocognitive outcomes in the offspring [ 45 , 47 ]. While randomized trials of vitamin B12 supplementation in pregnancy have been inconclusive in relation to an effect on birth weight, they support a beneficial effect on offspring neurocognitive development [ 45 ].
In our study, maternal plasma cobalamin was still higher in the intervention group postdelivery, 6 months after discontinuation of supplementation, most likely reflecting repletion of hepatic stores.
It is likely this would increase breast milk vitamin B12 supply to the infant given the strong correlation between maternal plasma and breast milk concentrations [ 48 ].
Plasma hydroxyvitamin D in the control group taking a supplement without vitamin D was remarkably unchanged from preconception baseline to early pregnancy, then increased modestly between early and late pregnancy, with high prevalences of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency at baseline preconception Supplementation with 10 μg of vitamin D in the intervention group led to progressive increases in plasma hydroxyvitamin D and a substantial reduction in the prevalences of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency during pregnancy e.
In the MAVIDOS randomized trial supplementation, 25 μg of vitamin D daily from 14 weeks gestation until delivery lowered the incidence of infantile atopic eczema [ 5 ] and increased childhood areal bone mineral density in the offspring [ 6 ]. Vitamin D is stored in adipose tissue, and our trial suggests that low dose 10 μg supplementation over a long period starting preconception can support improved gestational vitamin D status.
The finding of significant prevalences of vitamin insufficiencies in women living in high-income countries who are attempting to become pregnant is a serious concern. The high prevalence of vitamin insufficiencies and increasing move toward plant-based diets, which lack vitamin B12 and are low in other micronutrients, is likely to result in more women choosing over-the-counter supplements.
Local policy in high- and low-income settings can introduce the investigated supplement amounts as the amounts incorporated into the intervention supplement are available in over-the-counter multivitamin and single-vitamin supplements. As such, the effects we report on vitamin status before and during pregnancy are generalizable and fill an important gap in the literature.
With the supplement used in our trial, some participants nonetheless had persisting evidence of low or marginal vitamin status, and our findings point to a need to build an evidence base to inform food fortification and biofortification policymaking beyond the current principal focus on folic acid for prevention of neural tube defects.
To date, changes in vitamin status from preconception to early and late pregnancy and postpartum have largely been inferred from cross-sectional data, with lower concentrations during pregnancy often ascribed to plasma volume expansion [ 12 , 13 ].
Our findings show, however, that the magnitude and pattern of change varies between nutrients, inconsistent with an effect wholly due to physiological hemodilution and that markers of functional B6 HK ratio and B12 methylmalonic acid insufficiency increase during pregnancy.
Variations between individual vitamins in maternal metabolism, intake, renal loss, and feto-placental demands during pregnancy may all contribute to these varying patterns. Our randomized trial has shown for the first time that preconception and pregnancy supplementation including riboflavin, folic acid, and vitamins B6, B12, and D in amounts available in over-the-counter supplements can contribute to the reduction in vitamin insufficiencies during the preconception, pregnancy, and lactational periods.
The potential benefits for pregnancy outcome and offspring health remain to be characterized. Randomized trial evidence that continued folic acid supplementation throughout pregnancy beyond the first trimester can have beneficial effects on child cognitive development points to the possibility of lasting health benefits for the offspring [ 32 ].
Strengths of our study include longitudinal plasma samples from preconception through pregnancy to 6 months postdelivery, an interventional component, a relatively large sample size, and inclusion of multiple ethnic groups. The robust conduct of this double-blind randomized controlled trial, which included prospectively collected data and minimization of residual confounding through randomization, with external oversight by an independent data monitoring and trial steering committee, is a strength.
A limitation is that the study was based on prespecified secondary outcomes of the trial. Even though recruitment occurred across 3 different countries with inclusion of multiple ethnicities, generalizability to the global population is limited by the lack of African and Amerindian women in particular.
A further limitation, inherent in all preconception studies, is that the women who became pregnant are a subsample of those recruited and unmeasured aspects of their characteristics may differ from the original group; in our study, measured characteristic remained balanced between the control and intervention groups in those who became pregnant.
The recruited population were generally healthy and well nourished, yet evidence recognized as indicating micronutrient insufficiency was widespread; whether some changes represent a normal physiological change in pregnancy or a true insufficiency awaits characterization of relations with pregnancy and offspring outcomes.
Another strength is the use of an accredited clinical laboratory for analyses of clinical biomarkers. In this study, the entire sample set was analyzed for all analytes in a single laboratory including authentic labeled internal standards for each analyte providing high analytical precision.
The analyses were carried out in continuous sample batches, with small variability between each batch. Finally, standardized scores were used in the regression models so that the strength of associations were comparable.
Significant proportions of preconception women living in high-income countries have marginal or low status of folate, riboflavin, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, and many develop markers of vitamin B6 deficiency in late pregnancy.
In the absence of the intervention supplement, maternal plasma concentrations show differing longitudinal patterns between vitamins from preconception to early and late pregnancy, inconsistent with plasma volume expansion wholly accounting for lower gestational concentrations, and markers of functional B6 and B12 insufficiency increase during pregnancy.
In the setting of increasing advocacy for more diets that are likely to be less nutrient dense, the findings suggest a need to reappraise dietary recommendations for preconception and pregnancy and to consider further the role of multiple micronutrient supplements in women living in higher-income countries.
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Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness. Skip Navigation. Overview Vitamin B6 can be used alone or with doxylamine to improve nausea and vomiting from morning sickness. 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 doctor or midwife before you take vitamin B6 for morning sickness.
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ACOG Practice Bulletin No. The entire B complex of eight vitamins plays a crucial role in your strength and health while your baby is developing. During your first and third trimesters, most women feel more tired and run down than usual.
Even though the B complex can come in great supplements, the best way to absorb these nutrients is through vitamin-rich foods! Vitamin B rich foods help boost your natural energy with these nourishing vitamins for your growing baby.
Take a look at the roles and benefits of all the B vitamins and find out how to get enough of each to ensure a happy, healthy pregnancy. Riboflavin is essential for good eye health and it has the added benefit of giving your skin a fresh, healthy glow — cue the compliments from friends and family about how great you look during your pregnancy!
This is also true for your baby. As with all B vitamins, riboflavin is water-soluble and therefore not stored in your body; this means you need to get a good, healthy dosage of around 1.
Whole grains, fortified foods, and dark and leafy greens are rich sources of vitamin B2. You also have a B2 deficiency risk if you are lactose intolerant or anorexic.
Be sure you are eating nutrient-rich foods AND taking a prenatal vitamin. They can provide you with help, suggestions, and resources!
Contact a Pregnancy Educator at the American Pregnancy Association by calling M-F 10am-6pm to discuss your concerns, get resources, or to ask questions about your pregnancy. Vitamin B-3 has a whole host of benefits for your body; it can improve digestion, reduce nausea and take the edge off debilitating migraines.
Aim for around 18 mg every day. Therefore it is not recommended for pregnant women to consume doses larger than 18 mg of vitamin B3 when it comes to supplementation. Sunflower and chia seeds are high in B3, along with organ meats and tuna but too much of the wrong tuna during pregnancy can expose you to high levels of mercury.
This is why the American Pregnancy Association stands behind, Safe Catch Elite canned tuna. Below are more natural sources of vitamin B3. Niacin is one vitamin you do not want to overdose on during pregnancy. If you are on a niacin supplement before your pregnancy, you need to speak to your doctor about stopping the supplementation while you are pregnant and taking regular prenatal vitamins.
Pregnancy can do some strange and frustrating things to our bodies, one of which is painful leg cramps. Luckily, vitamin B5 can help to ease these cramps, so aim to consume 6 mg every day. It also has the added benefit of producing important pregnancy hormones.
Below are several other sources of B5. Part of its role in the body is to produce norepinephrine and serotonin, two essential neurotransmitters which aid a whole host of metabolic functions.
Vitamin B6 during pregnancy can also help to alleviate nausea and vomiting which are perhaps two of the very worst early side effects of pregnancy. The University of Michigan recommends managing nausea by taking 10 to 25 mg of Vitamin B6 3 times a day.
The National Library of Medicine research reports that excessive vitamin B6 does not show to be associated with any birth defects or malformations for the developing baby. You can find B6 in beans, bananas, papayas, whole grain cereals, and several other natural food sources great for pregnancy smoothies rich in B6.
Vitamin B6 in excess amounts can lead to numbness and nerve damage for individuals. Be sure you know the amount supplied in your prenatal vitamin and the amount in your diet does not exceed mg per day.
Vitamin B7 deficiencies can cause many symptoms like listlessness, depression, hair thinning, tingling sensations in legs and arms or hallucinations.
Too large doses of biotin over long periods of time could lead to rare side effects like allergies, acne or miscarriages during pregnancy. These side effects are rare but always consult with your OBGYN when it comes to prenatal vitamins and your diet.
The proper amount of folic acid reduces the risk of your baby developing neural tube birth defects like spina bifida. You should be consuming — mcg micrograms of vitamin B9 every day throughout your entire pregnancy, which translates to 0. Lentils, citrus fruits, particularly oranges and grapefruits, are high in folic acid, as are dark green veggies like spinach, broccoli, and asparagus.
The majority of prenatal vitamins supply — 1, mg of vitamin B9. Be sure to not consume any more than 1, mg a day, unless you are advised by your doctor.
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Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of foods including fish, beef liver, other organ meats, potatoes, other starchy vegetables, and fruit other than citrus. Vitamin B12 is important for maintaining the health of your nervous system and the brain development and growth of a fetus.
Vitamin B12 is naturally found in animal products, including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, milk, and milk products. Any supplement routine, especially while pregnant, should be reviewed with your doctor. If you take a prenatal gummy and an additional supplement, you may be getting too much of one nutrient.
Some vitamins have Tolerable Upper Intake Levels ULswhich is the maximum amount of a vitamin you can take daily without increasing your risk for negative health effects. ULs have been established for Vitamins B3, B6, and B9.
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| Header secondary | Before taking a high-dose supplement, talk with a doctor. The following are RDAs for each of the B vitamins, in milligrams mg or micrograms mcg , according to The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements. Older adults may require higher dosages of some B vitamins. Vitamin B-complex supplements may help with certain health problems. If a person has any of the conditions listed below, they may benefit from taking a supplement that contains B vitamins:. Some research suggests that certain B vitamins could help prevent migraine with aura, specifically:. The researchers also suggest that vitamin B2 could help prevent migraine by influencing mitochondrial dysfunction, which occurs at the cellular level. Authors of a review study from looked at the effects of vitamin B2 on migraine. They report that this vitamin is well-tolerated and effective at reducing migraine frequency in adults, though they recommend further research. Authors of a study from state that there is a correlation between vitamin B12 levels and the development and presentation of depression and anxiety. They report that participants with depression or anxiety had lower levels of B12 than their control counterparts. This could potentially suggest a relationship between the two. However, more research needs to be done. A meta-analysis found that B vitamins could help with depression in certain cases. The researchers said that taking some B vitamins regularly for several weeks to years could reduce the risk of depression relapse. A small-scale study in India also suggested that B9 and B12 deficiencies could play a role in depression and anxiety, though the increased risk shown was not significant. One study found that, when applied to the skin, these vitamins could help wounds heal more effectively. An animal study found that B12 improved wound healing in mice with diabetes , though more research on humans is needed to confirm these findings. Vitamin B12 may be useful in helping to treat canker sores, also known as oral ulcers. A double-blind study found that a B12 ointment relieved pain better than a placebo when used as an adjunctive therapy alongside primary treatment. Some evidence suggests that taking a combined supplement of B6 and calcium improves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome PMS. A systematic review and meta-analysis also found vitamin B6 to be helpful in controlling physical and psychological PMS symptoms. B vitamins are particularly important during pregnancy when a person should take in least mcg of folic acid every day. Ideally, this would also occur in the months before getting pregnant. Some people require the use of methylated folate due to a MTHFR gene variant that can prevent folic acid from breaking down. In addition, pregnant people should be consuming folate — the natural form of folic acid — from food sources. Getting the recommended amounts of folic acid and folate reduces the risk of birth defects involving the brain and spinal cord, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. Pregnant people also need plenty of vitamin B Studies show that vitamin B12 deficiency has an association with early pregnancy loss, low birth weight, high blood pressure in the pregnant person, and fetal abnormalities. People who follow a vegetarian diet do not eat meat, including beef, poultry, and fish. People following a vegan diet do not eat any animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy products. The vitamin is present in many animal-based foods, including meat, eggs, and dairy. People who eat eggs and dairy products may be getting the B12 that they need from these foods. However, those who eat no animal products may need supplements. Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery , also known as bariatric surgery, often need vitamin supplements. There is further evidence that many people need a multivitamin that includes B vitamins and other nutrients after this surgery, at least in the short term. Research shows that older adults are more susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency. Some evidence suggests that having higher levels of B12 may help slow the aging of the brain. However, confirming this finding requires further research. Low levels of B12 and folate — a dietary equivalent of folic acid, or vitamin B9 — may be associated with depression in older people, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. In addition, a study involving older Latino adults found that higher B6 levels were linked to decreased depression symptoms. A person with any of the following health conditions may benefit from a vitamin B-complex supplement:. B vitamins are water-soluble. This means that, most of the time, the body excretes extra B vitamins in the urine. While a standard dosage does not seem to cause harm, excessively high doses of certain B vitamins can be dangerous. Speak with a clinician before taking very high doses of B-complex supplements. Taking a high-dose B-complex supplement can also turn the urine bright yellow. This effect is temporary and harmless. Once the kidneys get rid of the extra vitamins, the color will return to normal. Some vitamin and supplement companies use independent quality testing of their products. Those that pass may have a seal of approval from an independent testing organization. However, it means that the product contains what is listed on the label without contaminants. In most cases, vitamin B does not interact negatively with other medications. However, certain medications can make a vitamin B deficiency more likely. However, animal products are a major source of B vitamins. So, people following restricted diets should take steps to ensure that they are getting enough of each vitamin from different dietary sources. Anyone who is at higher risk of having a vitamin B deficiency should talk with a medical professional. Older individuals and people with a vegetarian or vegan diet may also be at higher risk. A person with a vitamin B12 deficiency may experience:. Whenever possible, a person should try to get sufficient B vitamins by eating a variety of healthful foods as a first-line approach. However, some people benefit from taking a B-complex supplement. People can find these supplements in health or drug stores, or they can choose between brands online. A B-complex supplement is generally safe when a person takes it as directed. Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin, is a co-enzyme that involves in many reactions in the body. The recommended daily allowance RDA of vitamin B2 during pregnancy is 1. Caution: UV light can destroy riboflavin in foods, so these foods should be kept in opaque containers away from light. The signs of riboflavin deficiency are skin rash, anemia, dermatitis, magenta red and dry tongue, cracking and dryness around lips, mouth and nose. You are at a higher risk of deficiency if you are suffering from anorexia eating disorder and lactose-intolerance since you will be avoiding dairy products. The US Department of Health says that you can obtain the necessary riboflavin through a healthy diet containing multi-grains, eggs, meat, dairy products, fortified cereals and green vegetables. If you use supplements, do not take them beyond the daily recommended limit. There is no evidence about the adverse effects of excess intake of vitamin B2. Any vitamin B2 that is not used by the body is usually excreted through urine. Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is present in two forms — nicotinamide and nicotinic acid, both of which help in releasing energy from food. Niacin is classified into pregnancy category C by the US FDA. Studies have revealed that it can cause harm in animals, but further research is required to know its effect on humans. The recommended amount of vitamin B3 during pregnancy is 18mg per day 4. You can include up to 35mg per day, and vitamin B3 intake between these two levels is acceptable while you are pregnant. Both nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are found in food. You can include the following foods to get the required amount of niacin:. Vitamin B3 deficiency is rare as you will easily get the daily requirement by the available food sources or from tryptophan an amino acid, which converts to niacin in the body present in dietary proteins 4. The deficiency is usually higher in those who consume corn or sorghum as their staple diet. Niacin is present in bound form in these sources. There are no adequate studies to determine the effects of vitamin B3 taken in high doses during pregnancy. They are otherwise known to cause skin flushes and liver damage. Oral niacin is classified under the Pregnant C category by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA as the drug has not been studied completely in pregnant women. As there is no proper evidence to determine its effects on the mother and fetus, the drug should be taken only if the doctor prescribes it. But the dosage is 6g, which is far higher than the recommended intake during pregnancy. Therefore, you should stop taking niacin during pregnancy especially when you are taking it for low HDL or high LDL cholesterol. Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid is a component of coA coenzyme A , essential for various chemical reactions in the cells. Pantothenic acid is found in almost all varieties of meat and vegetables. Here are some good options to get the necessary amount of this vitamin:. Vitamin B5 deficiency is rare when you are pregnant. There is a risk of its deficiency in women who are severely malnourished or on a diet or suffering from toxemia an abnormal condition in pregnancy 5. Symptoms include weakness and chronic fatigue. Pantothenic acid is present in almost all foods, and therefore you do not need any additional intake. It is also present in most of the prenatal vitamin supplements. Since pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, the body gets rid of the excess amount through urine. The effects are not known if it is taken in larger amounts than the recommended intake. However, avoid over-consumption. Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine, is essential for your body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It helps to form red blood cells, neurotransmitters and antibodies. According to the US Institute of Medicine, the daily requirement of vitamin B6 during pregnancy is 1. However, the tolerable upper intake is mg for women around and above 19 years and 80mg for those around and below 18 years. Pyridoxine is found in a variety of foods. Lean meat, fish, beans, and nuts are excellent sources of this vitamin. Fortified cereals and breads are also good sources. Some good options are:. Mild deficiencies are common while severe deficiencies are rare. Early signs of pyridoxine deficiency include depression, sores or mouth ulcers and inflammation of the tongue. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia, which is similar to iron deficiency anemia. It also decreases the antibody production and affects immune response. According to the US Department of Health, you can get the required amount of this vitamin from a balanced diet. Caution: If you have morning sickness, you should check with your doctor before taking any pyridoxine supplements as too much is not safe for you as well as your growing fetus. A few high potency multivitamins, which you take during pregnancy, contain pyridoxine in excess amounts. You also get a high quantity of this vitamin if you include fortified foods in your diet. Excess intake of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve damage and numbness. Vitamin B7 or Biotin or H vitamin generates energy from the food you eat. It is, therefore, necessary to form enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The bacteria residing in your digestive tract is responsible for producing some of your essential biotins. Food sources rich in biotin include egg yolk, liver, milk, oats, swiss chard, mushroom, salmon, pork, cheese, raspberries, cauliflower and molasses. Research states that biotin is rapidly broken down during pregnancy and therefore its nutritional level declines 9. It is known to cause birth defects in many of the animal species. Almost one-third of pregnant women develop marginal biotin deficiency and it indirectly proves that it can cause congenital anomalies in fetus 8. To rule out the risk of abnormal embryo or fetus, you should make sure you take enough biotin during pregnancy. Symptoms of vitamin B7 deficiency include thinning of hair, depression, listlessness, hallucinations and tingling sensation in the arms and legs. Pregnant women are advised to take prenatal vitamins or multivitamins that include supplemental biotin to help prevent congenital anomalies. Taking excess doses of biotin for a long period may lead to certain side effects while you are pregnant. They usually include allergies, miscarriage and acne. However, they are rare. So, consult your doctor for the right dosage. Also, when you notice an allergy or acne symptoms, you should start cutting down the dosage to less than mg per day. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B9 is mcg during pregnancy If you are on prenatal or multivitamins, check whether you are getting the required amount. According to WebMD, here is the quantity of folic acid you can include during pregnancy:. According to the US National Institutes of Health, it is advisable to include at least mcg a day during pregnancy Most prenatal vitamins contain ,mcg folic acid. You should not include more than 1,mcg a day unless your doctor says so. Folic acid is rich in lentils, dark green vegetables, sprouts, citrus fruits, asparagus, avocado, dried beans, peas and nuts. Some common food options you may include:. If you are deficient in folic acid, you will experience anemia, diarrhea, weight loss, appetite loss, sore tongue, weakness, heart palpitations, irritability and headaches. Yes, many groups including March of Dimes, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend that all women capable or planning a pregnancy should take a supplement everyday containing mcg to mcg 0. It is unusual to get an overdose of folic acid. You should not take excess than the daily limit unless your doctor recommends doing so. Consuming excess folic acid can hide the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to nerve damage vitamin B12 works closely with vitamin B9. But, it is quite rare among women who are capable of getting pregnant. Also, studies published in the Journal of Endocrinology explore that an overdose of folic acid in your pregnancy can put your daughters at higher risk of diabetes and obesity later in their life. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 2. Taking vitamin B12 along with folic acid is effective. Cobalamin is present in milk, eggs, meat, fish, poultry and shellfish. Some of the best food options include:. Vegans can include fortified B12 foods like soy milk and soy products to meet their daily requirements. Certain findings from the US study by Tucker, Rich et al , conclude that vitamin B12 fortified foods are better absorbed than naturally found vitamin B12 in foods. Fortified foods use cyanocobalamin or crystalline B12 that are absorbed better. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are very rare among women of childbearing age. But, if they do occur, they increase the risk of your baby developing NTDs. Some of the serious birth defects include:. If you have vitamin B12 deficiency, you may suffer from insomnia, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. In a severe deficiency condition, you may have brain damage. You may need to take a supplement if you are already deficient in vitamin B12 during pregnancy. But if you are already on prenatal vitamins, an additional supplement is not required. Doctors also suggest you take vitamin B12 supplement along with folic acid. This will not only prevent birth defects in babies but also combats the defects which affect CNS and spine. There are no adverse effects reported so far with excess intake of vitamin B12, according to the Institute of Medicine A study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that women who take excess folate and vitamin B12 may put their babies at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopment condition identified by abnormal communication, social interaction problems and unusual or repetitive behavior. Multivitamins and B complex supplements may contain several vitamins, including folic acid. Speak to your healthcare provider to know whether you can combine folic acid and B complex supplements. This can help prevent overdose |
| 1. Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | According to the US Institute of Medicine, the daily requirement of vitamin B6 during pregnancy is 1. However, the tolerable upper intake is mg for women around and above 19 years and 80mg for those around and below 18 years. Pyridoxine is found in a variety of foods. Lean meat, fish, beans, and nuts are excellent sources of this vitamin. Fortified cereals and breads are also good sources. Some good options are:. Mild deficiencies are common while severe deficiencies are rare. Early signs of pyridoxine deficiency include depression, sores or mouth ulcers and inflammation of the tongue. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia, which is similar to iron deficiency anemia. It also decreases the antibody production and affects immune response. According to the US Department of Health, you can get the required amount of this vitamin from a balanced diet. Caution: If you have morning sickness, you should check with your doctor before taking any pyridoxine supplements as too much is not safe for you as well as your growing fetus. A few high potency multivitamins, which you take during pregnancy, contain pyridoxine in excess amounts. You also get a high quantity of this vitamin if you include fortified foods in your diet. Excess intake of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve damage and numbness. Vitamin B7 or Biotin or H vitamin generates energy from the food you eat. It is, therefore, necessary to form enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The bacteria residing in your digestive tract is responsible for producing some of your essential biotins. Food sources rich in biotin include egg yolk, liver, milk, oats, swiss chard, mushroom, salmon, pork, cheese, raspberries, cauliflower and molasses. Research states that biotin is rapidly broken down during pregnancy and therefore its nutritional level declines 9. It is known to cause birth defects in many of the animal species. Almost one-third of pregnant women develop marginal biotin deficiency and it indirectly proves that it can cause congenital anomalies in fetus 8. To rule out the risk of abnormal embryo or fetus, you should make sure you take enough biotin during pregnancy. Symptoms of vitamin B7 deficiency include thinning of hair, depression, listlessness, hallucinations and tingling sensation in the arms and legs. Pregnant women are advised to take prenatal vitamins or multivitamins that include supplemental biotin to help prevent congenital anomalies. Taking excess doses of biotin for a long period may lead to certain side effects while you are pregnant. They usually include allergies, miscarriage and acne. However, they are rare. So, consult your doctor for the right dosage. Also, when you notice an allergy or acne symptoms, you should start cutting down the dosage to less than mg per day. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B9 is mcg during pregnancy If you are on prenatal or multivitamins, check whether you are getting the required amount. According to WebMD, here is the quantity of folic acid you can include during pregnancy:. According to the US National Institutes of Health, it is advisable to include at least mcg a day during pregnancy Most prenatal vitamins contain ,mcg folic acid. You should not include more than 1,mcg a day unless your doctor says so. Folic acid is rich in lentils, dark green vegetables, sprouts, citrus fruits, asparagus, avocado, dried beans, peas and nuts. Some common food options you may include:. If you are deficient in folic acid, you will experience anemia, diarrhea, weight loss, appetite loss, sore tongue, weakness, heart palpitations, irritability and headaches. Yes, many groups including March of Dimes, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists ACOG and the US Preventive Services Task Force recommend that all women capable or planning a pregnancy should take a supplement everyday containing mcg to mcg 0. It is unusual to get an overdose of folic acid. You should not take excess than the daily limit unless your doctor recommends doing so. Consuming excess folic acid can hide the signs of vitamin B12 deficiency, leading to nerve damage vitamin B12 works closely with vitamin B9. But, it is quite rare among women who are capable of getting pregnant. Also, studies published in the Journal of Endocrinology explore that an overdose of folic acid in your pregnancy can put your daughters at higher risk of diabetes and obesity later in their life. The recommended daily intake of vitamin B12 is 2. Taking vitamin B12 along with folic acid is effective. Cobalamin is present in milk, eggs, meat, fish, poultry and shellfish. Some of the best food options include:. Vegans can include fortified B12 foods like soy milk and soy products to meet their daily requirements. Certain findings from the US study by Tucker, Rich et al , conclude that vitamin B12 fortified foods are better absorbed than naturally found vitamin B12 in foods. Fortified foods use cyanocobalamin or crystalline B12 that are absorbed better. Vitamin B12 deficiencies are very rare among women of childbearing age. But, if they do occur, they increase the risk of your baby developing NTDs. Some of the serious birth defects include:. If you have vitamin B12 deficiency, you may suffer from insomnia, fatigue, depression, and anxiety. In a severe deficiency condition, you may have brain damage. You may need to take a supplement if you are already deficient in vitamin B12 during pregnancy. But if you are already on prenatal vitamins, an additional supplement is not required. Doctors also suggest you take vitamin B12 supplement along with folic acid. This will not only prevent birth defects in babies but also combats the defects which affect CNS and spine. There are no adverse effects reported so far with excess intake of vitamin B12, according to the Institute of Medicine A study by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has found that women who take excess folate and vitamin B12 may put their babies at high risk of developing autism spectrum disorder, a neurodevelopment condition identified by abnormal communication, social interaction problems and unusual or repetitive behavior. Multivitamins and B complex supplements may contain several vitamins, including folic acid. Speak to your healthcare provider to know whether you can combine folic acid and B complex supplements. This can help prevent overdose You can take vitamin B on an empty stomach or an hour or two after meals unless your doctor directs otherwise. Experts recommend that pregnant women consume at least 0. Newborns need vitamin B12 for proper brain development and for the production of red blood cells. Yes, B vitamins should be in your prenatal, which should be taken while you are trying to conceive. Make sure your prenatal contains at least mcg of folate not folic acid , and the recommended intake levels described in the above section. Kenosha Gleaton is board-certified in gynecology and obstetrics and is the Medical Advisor of Natalist. She received her MD from MUSC and completed her residency at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. Gleaton is passionate about women, health equity, and mentoring. She is the CEO of The EpiCentre , an OBGYN spa-like practice, and is a Clinical faculty member of Charleston Southern University. Have questions about your order or products? For the speediest answer, check out our FAQ section. Need something else? Come find us below. Customer Support support natalist. Press Inquiries media everlyhealth. Job Openings Careers Page. Kenosha Gleaton You have probably heard of biotin B7 , folate B9 , and B12 cobalamin , but may be less familiar with pyridoxine B6 and thiamin B1. What Are B Vitamins? Which B Vitamins Are Important During Pregnancy? The ones you may hear about the most often include: Folate Folate plays a critical role in the prevention of neural tube defects NTDs in a developing baby. Can You Have Too Much Vitamin B? Shop Products From This Article. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine, National Academies. Vitamin B6. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University. United States Department of Agriculture. Community Getting Pregnant Pregnancy Baby Names Baby Toddler Child Health Family Courses Registry Builder Baby Products Advertisement. Vitamin B6 during pregnancy During your pregnancy, vitamin B6 is vital for your baby's developing brain and nervous system. Medically reviewed by Erin Hinga, M. 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| Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness | Talk to your doctor or midwife before you take vitamin B6 for morning sickness. Don't take more than mg a day without talking with your doctor or midwife. Author: Healthwise Staff Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals. Author: Healthwise Staff. Clinical Review Board All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise, Incorporated disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information. Your use of this information means that you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Learn how we develop our content. To learn more about Healthwise, visit Healthwise. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. The Health Encyclopedia contains general health information. Not all treatments or services described are covered benefits for Kaiser Permanente members or offered as services by Kaiser Permanente. For a list of covered benefits, please refer to your Evidence of Coverage or Summary Plan Description. For recommended treatments, please consult with your health care provider. Want to stay signed on? We are unable to switch you to this area of care. Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness. Therefore, the deficiencies are rare. According to the US Department of Health, you can get the necessary vitamin B1 from foods like whole grain and fortified cereals, and a balanced diet. There is no evidence to show the adverse effects of excess thiamine intake while you are pregnant. Vitamin B2, also known as Riboflavin, is a co-enzyme that involves in many reactions in the body. The recommended daily allowance RDA of vitamin B2 during pregnancy is 1. Caution: UV light can destroy riboflavin in foods, so these foods should be kept in opaque containers away from light. The signs of riboflavin deficiency are skin rash, anemia, dermatitis, magenta red and dry tongue, cracking and dryness around lips, mouth and nose. You are at a higher risk of deficiency if you are suffering from anorexia eating disorder and lactose-intolerance since you will be avoiding dairy products. The US Department of Health says that you can obtain the necessary riboflavin through a healthy diet containing multi-grains, eggs, meat, dairy products, fortified cereals and green vegetables. If you use supplements, do not take them beyond the daily recommended limit. There is no evidence about the adverse effects of excess intake of vitamin B2. Any vitamin B2 that is not used by the body is usually excreted through urine. Vitamin B3, also called niacin, is present in two forms — nicotinamide and nicotinic acid, both of which help in releasing energy from food. Niacin is classified into pregnancy category C by the US FDA. Studies have revealed that it can cause harm in animals, but further research is required to know its effect on humans. The recommended amount of vitamin B3 during pregnancy is 18mg per day 4. You can include up to 35mg per day, and vitamin B3 intake between these two levels is acceptable while you are pregnant. Both nicotinamide and nicotinic acid are found in food. You can include the following foods to get the required amount of niacin:. Vitamin B3 deficiency is rare as you will easily get the daily requirement by the available food sources or from tryptophan an amino acid, which converts to niacin in the body present in dietary proteins 4. The deficiency is usually higher in those who consume corn or sorghum as their staple diet. Niacin is present in bound form in these sources. There are no adequate studies to determine the effects of vitamin B3 taken in high doses during pregnancy. They are otherwise known to cause skin flushes and liver damage. Oral niacin is classified under the Pregnant C category by the US Food and Drug Administration FDA as the drug has not been studied completely in pregnant women. As there is no proper evidence to determine its effects on the mother and fetus, the drug should be taken only if the doctor prescribes it. But the dosage is 6g, which is far higher than the recommended intake during pregnancy. Therefore, you should stop taking niacin during pregnancy especially when you are taking it for low HDL or high LDL cholesterol. Vitamin B5 or Pantothenic Acid is a component of coA coenzyme A , essential for various chemical reactions in the cells. Pantothenic acid is found in almost all varieties of meat and vegetables. Here are some good options to get the necessary amount of this vitamin:. Vitamin B5 deficiency is rare when you are pregnant. There is a risk of its deficiency in women who are severely malnourished or on a diet or suffering from toxemia an abnormal condition in pregnancy 5. Symptoms include weakness and chronic fatigue. Pantothenic acid is present in almost all foods, and therefore you do not need any additional intake. It is also present in most of the prenatal vitamin supplements. Since pantothenic acid is a water-soluble vitamin, the body gets rid of the excess amount through urine. The effects are not known if it is taken in larger amounts than the recommended intake. However, avoid over-consumption. Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine, is essential for your body to metabolize carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It helps to form red blood cells, neurotransmitters and antibodies. According to the US Institute of Medicine, the daily requirement of vitamin B6 during pregnancy is 1. However, the tolerable upper intake is mg for women around and above 19 years and 80mg for those around and below 18 years. Pyridoxine is found in a variety of foods. Lean meat, fish, beans, and nuts are excellent sources of this vitamin. Fortified cereals and breads are also good sources. Some good options are:. Mild deficiencies are common while severe deficiencies are rare. Early signs of pyridoxine deficiency include depression, sores or mouth ulcers and inflammation of the tongue. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia, which is similar to iron deficiency anemia. It also decreases the antibody production and affects immune response. According to the US Department of Health, you can get the required amount of this vitamin from a balanced diet. Caution: If you have morning sickness, you should check with your doctor before taking any pyridoxine supplements as too much is not safe for you as well as your growing fetus. A few high potency multivitamins, which you take during pregnancy, contain pyridoxine in excess amounts. You also get a high quantity of this vitamin if you include fortified foods in your diet. Excess intake of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve damage and numbness. Vitamin B7 or Biotin or H vitamin generates energy from the food you eat. It is, therefore, necessary to form enzymes that break down carbohydrates, proteins and fats. The bacteria residing in your digestive tract is responsible for producing some of your essential biotins. Food sources rich in biotin include egg yolk, liver, milk, oats, swiss chard, mushroom, salmon, pork, cheese, raspberries, cauliflower and molasses. Research states that biotin is rapidly broken down during pregnancy and therefore its nutritional level declines 9. It is known to cause birth defects in many of the animal species. Almost one-third of pregnant women develop marginal biotin deficiency and it indirectly proves that it can cause congenital anomalies in fetus 8. To rule out the risk of abnormal embryo or fetus, you should make sure you take enough biotin during pregnancy. Symptoms of vitamin B7 deficiency include thinning of hair, depression, listlessness, hallucinations and tingling sensation in the arms and legs. Pregnant women are advised to take prenatal vitamins or multivitamins that include supplemental biotin to help prevent congenital anomalies. Taking excess doses of biotin for a long period may lead to certain side effects while you are pregnant. They usually include allergies, miscarriage and acne. However, they are rare. The researchers also suggest that vitamin B2 could help prevent migraine by influencing mitochondrial dysfunction, which occurs at the cellular level. Authors of a review study from looked at the effects of vitamin B2 on migraine. They report that this vitamin is well-tolerated and effective at reducing migraine frequency in adults, though they recommend further research. Authors of a study from state that there is a correlation between vitamin B12 levels and the development and presentation of depression and anxiety. They report that participants with depression or anxiety had lower levels of B12 than their control counterparts. This could potentially suggest a relationship between the two. However, more research needs to be done. A meta-analysis found that B vitamins could help with depression in certain cases. The researchers said that taking some B vitamins regularly for several weeks to years could reduce the risk of depression relapse. A small-scale study in India also suggested that B9 and B12 deficiencies could play a role in depression and anxiety, though the increased risk shown was not significant. One study found that, when applied to the skin, these vitamins could help wounds heal more effectively. An animal study found that B12 improved wound healing in mice with diabetes , though more research on humans is needed to confirm these findings. Vitamin B12 may be useful in helping to treat canker sores, also known as oral ulcers. A double-blind study found that a B12 ointment relieved pain better than a placebo when used as an adjunctive therapy alongside primary treatment. Some evidence suggests that taking a combined supplement of B6 and calcium improves symptoms of premenstrual syndrome PMS. A systematic review and meta-analysis also found vitamin B6 to be helpful in controlling physical and psychological PMS symptoms. B vitamins are particularly important during pregnancy when a person should take in least mcg of folic acid every day. Ideally, this would also occur in the months before getting pregnant. Some people require the use of methylated folate due to a MTHFR gene variant that can prevent folic acid from breaking down. In addition, pregnant people should be consuming folate — the natural form of folic acid — from food sources. Getting the recommended amounts of folic acid and folate reduces the risk of birth defects involving the brain and spinal cord, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC. Pregnant people also need plenty of vitamin B Studies show that vitamin B12 deficiency has an association with early pregnancy loss, low birth weight, high blood pressure in the pregnant person, and fetal abnormalities. People who follow a vegetarian diet do not eat meat, including beef, poultry, and fish. People following a vegan diet do not eat any animal products, including meat, eggs, and dairy products. The vitamin is present in many animal-based foods, including meat, eggs, and dairy. People who eat eggs and dairy products may be getting the B12 that they need from these foods. However, those who eat no animal products may need supplements. Individuals who have undergone gastric bypass surgery , also known as bariatric surgery, often need vitamin supplements. There is further evidence that many people need a multivitamin that includes B vitamins and other nutrients after this surgery, at least in the short term. Research shows that older adults are more susceptible to vitamin B12 deficiency. Some evidence suggests that having higher levels of B12 may help slow the aging of the brain. However, confirming this finding requires further research. Low levels of B12 and folate — a dietary equivalent of folic acid, or vitamin B9 — may be associated with depression in older people, according to a systematic review and meta-analysis. In addition, a study involving older Latino adults found that higher B6 levels were linked to decreased depression symptoms. A person with any of the following health conditions may benefit from a vitamin B-complex supplement:. B vitamins are water-soluble. This means that, most of the time, the body excretes extra B vitamins in the urine. While a standard dosage does not seem to cause harm, excessively high doses of certain B vitamins can be dangerous. Speak with a clinician before taking very high doses of B-complex supplements. Taking a high-dose B-complex supplement can also turn the urine bright yellow. This effect is temporary and harmless. |
| Related Information | Sign Off Stay signed on. The manmade form of folate is called folic acid. Each analyte was checked for outliers both statistically and clinically , and implausible values were set to missing. The word microgram is sometimes written with the Greek symbol μ followed by the letter g μg. People who eat eggs and dairy products may be getting the B12 that they need from these foods. footnote 1 A typical dose of vitamin B6 for morning sickness is 10 mg to 25 mg, 3 times a day. |
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