Dietary Reference Intakes
| Life Stage Group | RDA/AI* | UL |
|---|---|---|
| Infants 0–6 months 7–12 months |
(mg/day) 0.1* 0.3* |
(mg/day) ND ND |
| Children 1-3 yrs 4-8 yrs |
0.5 0.6 |
30 40 |
| Males 9-13 yrs 14-18 yrs 19-50 yrs 50- >70 yrs |
1.0 1.3 1.3 1.7 |
60 80 100 100 |
| Females 9-13 yrs 13-18 yrs 19-50 yrs 50- >70 yrs |
1.0 1.2 1.3 1.5 |
60 80 100 100 |
| Pregnancy <18 yrs 19-50 yrs |
1.9 1.9 |
80 100 |
| Lactation <18 yrs 19-50 yrs |
2.0 2.0 |
80 100 |
The Institute of Medicine notes, "No adverse effects associated with vitamin B6 from food have been reported. This does not mean that there is no potential for adverse effects resulting from high intakes. Because data on the adverse effects of vitamin B6 are limited, caution may be warranted. Sensory neuropathy has occurred from high intakes of supplemental forms." See the full Dietary Reference Intake Table from the Institute of Medicine.
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