Your Daily Allowance Of Vitamin B6 Must
Be Met, Along With The Other B Vitamins
Pyridoxine (also known as vitamin B)
is involved in more bodily functions
than almost any other single nutrient.
It affects both physical and
mental health. It is beneficial
if you suffer from water retention,
and is necessary for the production
of hydrochloric acid and the absorption
of fats and protein. Pyridoxine also
aids in maintaining sodium and potassium
balance, and promotes red blood cell
formation.
Vitamin B6 plays a role in
cancer immunity and aids in
the prevention o arteriosclerosis. It
inhibits the formation of a toxic chemical
called homocysteine, which attacks the
heart muscle and allows the deposition
of cholesterol around the heart muscle.
A deficiency of vitamin B6
can result in anemia, convulsions, headaches,
nausea, flaky skin, a sort tongue, and
vomiting. Other possible signs
of deficiency include acne, anorexia,
arthritis, conjunctivitis, cracks or
sores on the mouth and lips, depression,
dizziness, fatigue, hyperirritability,
impaired wound healing, inflammation
of the mouth and gums, and learning
difficulties.
All foods contain some vitamin B6;
however, the following foods have the
highest amounts: brewer's yeast, carrots,
chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach,
sunflower seeds, walnuts, and wheat
germ.
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