Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B6 (various)
For the health condition: Attention Deficit Disorder

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) has been investigated for its potential role in supporting or treating Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), primarily due to its involvement in neurotransmitter synthesis, particularly dopamine and serotonin, which are relevant to attention and behavioral regulation. Some small clinical studies and case reports suggest that children with ADHD may have lower levels of vitamin B6, and supplementation could potentially improve symptoms, especially in individuals with documented deficiencies. For example, a few studies have reported improvements in hyperactivity and attention when vitamin B6 was combined with magnesium. However, these studies are generally small, open-label, or lack rigorous controls, and their findings have not been consistently replicated in larger, well-designed randomized controlled trials. Major clinical guidelines and authoritative reviews do not currently endorse vitamin B6 as a primary or adjunctive treatment for ADD/ADHD. The possible benefit appears limited to specific subgroups (such as those with proven deficiency or metabolic disorders affecting B6 status), rather than the general population with ADHD. Overall, current scientific evidence is limited and inconsistent, with the quality of available studies only supporting a low level of evidence for B6 supplementation in ADHD.

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