For carpal tunnel syndrome, skip the B6. (high amounts of vitamin not shown to have any effects at relieving symptoms, and may be harmful)(Brief Article)

Walk into just about any worksite, and chances are somebody either has or knows someone with carpal tunnel syndrome--that painful tingling in the fingers and wrist that can afflict typists, supermarket cashiers, musicians, meat cutters, or anyone else who repeatedly flexes and extends the wrist day in and day out. Odds are also high that vitamin [B.sub.6] supplements have been recommended as an antidote for the condition.

No wonder. Since 1973, when it was suggested that lack of [B.sub.6] might be linked to the wrist problem, health care providers have been recommending the vitamin. One major textbook on occupational medicine goes so far as to suggest that vitamin …