- All B vitamins are water-soluble. They help to convert carbohydrates, fats, and protein into energy, or glucose.
- B vitamins are necessary for keeping the liver, skin, hair, and eyes healthy. They also play a role in the nervous system, and they are needed for good brain function.
- The B vitamins are sometimes called anti-stress vitamins, because they boost the body’s immune system in times of stress.
- Pyridoxine is required for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body.
- It is also required for the proper growth and development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the body.
- Required to maintain healthy levels of red blood cells.
Foods
- Cereals
- Beans
- Vegetables and Dark green leafy vegetables
- Liver
- Meat
- Eggs
- Papayas
- Bananas
Supplementation
- Vitamin B6 is used for preventing and treating low levels of pyridoxine (pyridoxine deficiency) and the anemia that may result.
- It is also used for heart disease, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), depression, and many other conditions.
- Seizures
- A condition in which the body makes abnormal red blood cells that build up iron (sideroblastic anemia)
- High levels of homocysteine in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia)
- An eye disease that leads to vision loss in older adults (age-related macular degeneration)
- Hardening of the arteries (atherosclerosis)
- Kidney stones
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References:
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6): Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Dosage, and Warning (webmd.com)
Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) Oral : Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Pictures, Warnings & Dosing – WebMD