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Vitamin B6

Pyridoxine — vitamin B6 — is a water soluble vitamin involved with amino acid metabolism.


BIOLOGICAL FUNCTION & EFFECT:

• necessary for formation of hemoglobin and the growth of red blood cells

• essential for the synthesis of tryptophan and a conversion of tryptophan to niacin

• required for the production of neurotransmitters

• facilitates energy production

ª involved in synthesis of serotonin (therefore useful in people with depression)

• useful in the treatment of PMS

• beneficial in the prevention of carpal tunnel syndrome

• helps prevent atherosclerosis by metabolizing homocysteine



• EFFECTS OF DEPLETION

B6 depletion is caused by many things, including: 107 prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco smoke, yellow dye #5, rancid fats in fried foods, and the chemical used to accelerate the ripening process of fruits.

Therefore, B6 deficiency is common.


B6 is synthesized by friendly intestinal bacteria (probiotics)

• SOURCES

Brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, liver, peanuts, legumes, potatoes, bananas


— information on this page is summarized from pages 000_00, Pelton
NUTRIENTS

• Beta carotene
• Biotin
• Boron

• Calcium
• Carnitine
• Chloride
• Choline
• CoEnzymeQ10
• Copper

• Folic Acid
• Glutathione

• Inositol
• Iodine
• Iron

• Magnesium
• Manganese
• Molybdenum
• Phosphorus
• Potassium
• Sodium

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B1
• Vitamin B2
• Vitamin B3
• Vitamin B5
• Vitamin B6
• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin K

• Zinc
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