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Medical professionals fear cases of B6 toxicity are under-reported

www.abc.net.au The synthetic vitamin leaving several Australians with major health issues

Pressure is mounting on Australia's medicines regulator to tighten restrictions around vitamin B6 supplements, with more cases of people inadvertently poisoning themselves emerging.

The synthetic vitamin leaving several Australians with major health issues

> > > In short: > > > > Dozens of people across Australia have shared their experiences of vitamin B6 toxicity with 7.30. > > > > Terri-Lynne South, a GP and dietitian, says the number of cases is likely to be under-reported. > > > > What's next: > > > > The TGA says it is considering a proposal to tighten regulations, including changes to where and how B6 vitamins are sold. > >

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