Vitamin B6 for Morning Sickness

Overview

Studies suggest that taking vitamin B6 for morning sickness greatly improves nausea, though not vomiting, for many people who are pregnant. There has been no sign of harm to the fetus with vitamin B6 use.footnote 1, footnote 2

A typical dose of vitamin B6 for morning sickness is 10 mg to 25 mg, 3 or 4 times a day.footnote 1, footnote 3

Talk to your health professional before you take vitamin B6 for morning sickness.

Don't take more than 200 mg a day without talking with your doctor or midwife.