Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, has some significant functions in the body. Among them, it plays an important role in protein metabolism, nervous and immune system function, and in the formation of neurotransmitter and steroid hormones. You can find vitamin B6 in potatoes, beans, seeds, oats, salmon and other whole food sources.
Vitamin B6 is also known as pyridoxine. There are seven forms of this vitamin with pyridoxine being the most common form.
Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin, which means it dissolves best in water.
Vitamin B6 has many functions in the body including:
Vitamin B6 can be found in several foods including:
Common symptoms and resulting conditions of vitamin B6 deficiency include:
However, your individual response could be different. If you suspect a health problem or deficiency in certain nutrients, please see your primary health care provider (doctor, naturopath, etc). They can help unravel the complexity of your physiology.
Common symptoms of vitamin B2 excess/toxicity include:
However, your individual response could be different. If you suspect a health problem or an excess of certain nutrients, please see your primary health care provider (doctor, naturopath, etc). They can help unravel the complexity of your physiology.
For recipes rich in vitamin B6, check out any of the Encyclopedia of Food entries for food items listed above.
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Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, has some significant functions in the body. Among them, it plays an important role in protein metabolism, nervous and immune system function, and in the formation of neurotransmitter and steroid hormones. You can find vitamin B6 in potatoes, beans, seeds, oats, salmon and other whole food sources.