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Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is required for the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and norepinephrine and for myelin formation. Pyridoxine deficiency in adults principally affects the peripheral nerves, skin, mucous membranes, and the circulatory (blood cell) system. In children, the central nervous system (CNS) is also affected. Deficiency can occur in people with uremia, Alcoholism, cirrhosis, hyperthyroidism, malabsorption syndromes, and congestive heart failure (CHF), and in those taking certain medications.
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∙ 10y agoVitamin B6 plays a vital role in the creation of antibodies in the immune system. It helps us to maintain the nerve function and participate in formation of red blood cells. It is also required for the chemical reactions of proteins. High intake of protein needs more Vitamin B6. Too little B6 in the diet can cause dizziness, nausea, confusion, irritability and convulsions.
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How does your body use vitamin B6?
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Which vitamin helps the nervous and immune system function efficiently?
Vitamin B6
How does vitamin B6 differ from vitamin B?
vitamin b6 improves body strength while vitamin b only increases bone strength. It is a common misconsumption and a myth that they are both the same and don't do anything different.
Which vitamin helps your body use fats and proteins and can be found in bananas carrots yeast?
Vitamin B6
Which vitamin helps your body use fats and proteins and can be found in bananas carrots and yeasts?
Vitamin B6
Which vitamin helps your body use fats and proteins and can be found in bananas carrots and yeast?
Vitamin B6
What vitamin is in a bananan?
vitamin B6
What is the prognosis for vitamin B6 deficiency?
The prognosis for correcting vitamin B6 deficiency is excellent
How do you convert 100iu vitamin B6 to mg?
converter 1mg vitamin B6 to IU ?
How is vitamin B6 deficiency diagnosed?
Vitamin B6 status is measured by the transaminase stimulation test
Is vitamin B6 an antioxidant?
Vitamin K is not considered a classic antioxidant. It is however a significant vitamin that the body needs that helps to reduce bruising.
Is vitamin b6 good for plants?
Vitamin B6 has a function in the in vivo antioxidant defense of plants. The antioxidant activity of vitamin B6 inferred from in vitro studies is confirmed in planta. Together with the finding that chloroplasts contain vitamin B6 compounds, vitamin B6 functions as a photoprotector that limits 1O2 accumulation in high light and prevents 1O2-mediated oxidative damage.
