What is the rebound of B6 toxicity? Understanding the Healing and Symptom Flares
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Approximately two to six weeks after discontinuing high-dose vitamin B6, many individuals experience a temporary intensification of symptoms, known as 'coasting' or the rebound of B6 toxicity. This phase can be alarming but is often a sign that the body is beginning the long process of nerve regeneration. The phenomenon occurs as paralyzed nerves 'wake up' in a damaged state and as excess vitamin stores are finally cleared from nerve cells.