How does vitamin B6 supplementation contribute to managing hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women and what evidence supports its effectiveness in reducing severe nausea and vomiting during pregnancy?
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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) helps manage hyperemesis gravidarum by reducing nausea. Studies, like the one by Vutyavanich et al. (1995), show that B6 significantly alleviates symptoms in pregnant women.
Another study by Sahakian et al. found that vitamin B6 can reduce sickness in pregnancy. Participants taking 25mg of B6 every 8 hours reported decreased nausea.
Evidence from clinical trials suggests B6 supplementation can reduce severe pregnancy-related nausea. It acts on neurotransmitters that trigger vomiting, improving symptoms in many cases.