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Vitamin B6 is involved in a feedback loop where low B6 status leads to high kynurenine levels leads to an activated Aryl Hydrocarbon Receptor leads to obesity. B6 is also needed -along with riboflavin, B12 and folate - for proper methylation. The rise in energy drink consumption has led to a dramatic increase in B6, exposing it's (possible) dark side. B6 might directly activate the AhR. Informed speculation. The pamphlet detailing the Gleason's home food production can be found at: http://reader.library.cornell.edu/docviewer/digital?id=chla7031969_8533_024#page/9/mode/1up