Essential Vitamins – Pyridoxine B6

Vitamin B6 is an extremely important B vitamin involved in the formation of body proteins and structural compounds, chemical transmitters in the nervous system, red blood cells and prostaglandins. It is also pivotal in maintaining hormonal balance and proper immune function

Deficiency Signs and Symptoms:
Depression, convulsions (especially in children), glucose intolerance, anemia, impaired nerve function, cracked lips and tongue and eczema

Conditions which respond to B6 supplementation are:
Asthma, premenstrual syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, morning sickness and kidney stones.

Antagonists to B6 are:
Hydrazine dyes (especially FD&C yellow#5), certain drugs such as isoniazid, hydralazine, dopamine and penicillamine, oral contraceptives, alcohol and excessive protein intake

Vitamin B6 is one of the most utilized and valued nutritional supplements. It is also one of the intensely studied and evaluated in over 100 different health conditions.

These are just some of them: Asthma, autism, cardiovascular disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, Chinese restaurant syndrome, diabetes complication prevention, depression, epilepsy, immune enhancement, kidney stones, nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, osteoporosis, PMS

Pyridoxine is found in reducing amounts in these foods:
Torula yeast, brewer’s yeast, sunflower seeds, wheat germ, walnuts, lentils, lima beans, buckwheat, blackeye peas, navy beans, brown rice, hazelnuts, garbanzo beans, pinto beans, bananas, avocados, fresh chestnuts, kale, rye flour, spinach, turnip greens, peppers, potatoes, prunes, raisons, Brussels sprouts, barley, sweet potatoes, cauliflower.

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