Nutrition Questions and Answers
Vital Health Zone is proud to announce Lesa Rusher, who is our resident naturopathic expert and who is available to answer questions about nutrition and health.
Lesa Rusher is a qualified naturopath with a thriving business in Canberra, Australia and has a wealth of experience treating clients on a variety of health issues. Lesa Rusher's full credentials can be found in our experts area.
Lesa Rusher will answer your nutrition-related questions.
Q: Two separate lab tests have shown my vitamin B6 levels are 53.4, but they should be in the range of 5-30.
I do not take any vitamin B6 supplements, but I am taking a herbal spray that contains various herbs. Could my abnormally high vitamin B6 levels be due to the herbal spray or could it be something else that is causing it?
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A: High vitamin B6 is paralleled by a higher protein intake. Could this be what is happening? A low protein intake means there may be a deficiency in vitamin B6 - it is as simple as that.
The herbal supplement should not make a difference. If the supplement does not contain any vitamin B6, then there should not be an issue with it. You should contact the manufacturer to make sure.
Please note that the information provided is for educational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions. Consult with your medical physician regarding appropriateness of using supplements in your healing process.
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