What types of people at risk of vitamin B6?

People who take drugs: Vitamin B6 is one of the nutrients disappear more easily in the body, especially when it comes to the organization of people taking antibiotics or drug treatment of long duration. A number of drugs, ranging from oral contraceptives to antifungal drugs, can deplete vitamin B6 in your body. Read also: Drugs that can cause obesity.

Smokers: because of the carcinogens in cigarettes, smokers need to consume in some cases double the amount of vitamin B6 in which non-smokers need. This also applies to people who suffer from passive smoking. Read also: Why smokers gain weight when they quit smoking?

Other people at increased risk of vitamin B6 deficiency: those who suffer from congestive heart failure, severe renal insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, cirrhosis. Read also: Blood pressure: lower blood pressure and hypertension.