Vitamin B6, CAS# 58-56-0, is a type of vitamin manufactured through chemical synthesis, available as White or almost white crystalline powder. Vitamin B6 is widely used as nutrition supplements. It is widely accepted as safe food additive in many countries.
Long-term use of high doses is POSSIBLY UNSAFE. It might cause certain brain and nerve problems.
As Vitamin B6 is widely known as safe, there is no limit on dosage of intake. However, we still recommend consumers to consult professionals before using large quantity of Vitamin B6 for long period.
Special groups refer to newborns, children, pregnant and any other applicable vulnerable groups.
Vitamin B6 may have some affect on pregnant or breast-feeding women. We recommend consumers to consult professionals before using Vitamin B6 in food of pregnant or breast-feeding women.
Generally recognized as safe(GRAS) is a FDA designation that a specific substance or ingredient is generally considered safe by experts, and so is exempted from the usual Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FFDCA) food additive tolerance requirements. Vitamin B6 is considered safe by FDA according to existing data and granted GRAS status.
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