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Written by Adrian Wozniak
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Tuesday, 29 September 2009 |
Common names
* Vitamin B6, pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine
Recommended Intake
* 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
What's Vitamin B6 for?
* 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
Best Food sources
* Meats, fish, poultry, beans, eggs, potatoes, some fruits and vegetables like watermelon and bananas
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