10 Vitamin B6 Deficiency Symptoms
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #7: Seizures
It might be a little surprising but, yes, a deficiency in vitamin B6 can lead to seizures and convulsions. Vitamin B6, with its various roles in cellular processes that take place in the body, is known to affect the production of some neurotransmitters such as gamma-amino butyric acid (GABA).
The action of GABA in the brain is to slow down some processes, thereby balancing effects of chemicals that cause stimulation. A decrease in GABA activity due to vitamin B6 deficiency has the net effect of overstimulation, which can lead to seizures. Newborns who were previously fed on infant formula deficient in Vitamin B6 were observed to suffer more from seizures.
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