Cost

definition of Vitamin B6 and magnesium: Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a nutrient found in fish, meat and bananas. It is an essential vitamin, which means it can only be obtained through the diet. Vitamin B6 is important for the health of every cell in the body. Magnesium is an essential mineral that is needed for the health of every cell in the body. Some parents supplement a child's diet with a combination of vitamin B6 and magnesium as an alternative therapy for autism.

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Cost

A bottle of 100 multivitamin tablets containing B6 can cost anywhere from $10 to $40, and a bottle of 100 tablets of magnesium supplements at 250 mg per tablet can cost anywhere from $5 to $20. Prices depend on the store and the brand of the supplement.

Magnesium and vitamin B6 can come in several forms; ask your child's pediatrician which forms are best for your child.

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