Vitamin B6

Vitamin B₆
The proper chemical name of vitamin B6 is Pyridoxine.

Principle Sources

• Liver
• Eggs
• Kidney
• Whole (but not enriched) grains
• Cereals
• Bread
• Avocadoes
• Spinach
• Green beans
• Bananas
• Vegetables
• Fish

Function

• Converted to a coenzyme for amino acid and fatty acid metabolism. So Pyridoxine is necessary for the absorption and metabolism of amino acids.
  
• It also plays roles in the use of fats in the body and in the formation of red blood cells.
  

Deficiency diseases and Symptoms

• Depression and irritability.
• Anaemia
• Diarrhoea
• Skin disorders -Dermatitis
• Cracks at the mouth corners
• Smooth tongue
• Kidney stones
• Nausea
• Convulsions

Right Amount you Should Take

Pyridoxine is needed in proportion to the amount of protein consumed.