Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Functions
- Important in utilizing all food sources for energy.
- Important for synthesizing amino acids, proteins and chemicals needed for nerve transmission.
- Important for maintaining blood sugar level.
- Important for immune response.
- Helps in Red Blood Cell production.
- Treats premenstrual symptoms.
Sources
- Liver
- Whole grains
- Wheat germ
- Wheat bran
- Whole cereals
- Dried yeast
- Fish
- Meat
- Eggs
- Legumes
- Soyabeans
- Peanuts
- Walnuts
- Banana
- Prunes
- Avocado
- Potato
- Cauliflower
- Cabbage
Deficiency
- Fatigue
- Anaemia
- Nerve related problems
- Dermatitis
- Stomatitis (angle of the mouth gets affected)
- Glossitis (shiny tongue)
- Chelosis (lips become red)
- Skin problems
Toxicity
- Toxic in doses more than 200 mg / day.
- Symptoms
o Nerve damage