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Nutrition 101: Vitamin B6
Published in March 2007
Prepared by Jessica Hookham
Reviewed by Gloria Tsang, RD
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Common names
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- Vitamin B6, pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine
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Recommended Intake
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- Males 19-50 years: 1.3 mg/day
- Males 51+ years: 1.7 mg/day
- Females 19-50 years: 1.3 mg/day
- Females 51+ years: 1.5 mg/day
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What's Vitamin B6 for?
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- Part of carbohydrate and protein metabolism
- Assists in the formation of the vitamin niacin from tryptophan
- Involved in immune and nervous system function
- Prevents anemia by playing a part in iron transport and metabolism
- Maintains normal blood sugar levels
- Maintains normal homocysteine levels, thereby reducing risk of heart disease
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Best Food sources
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- Meats, fish, poultry, beans, eggs, potatoes, some fruits and vegetables like watermelon and bananas
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