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08-07-2008, 02:44 PM

Vitamin B-6

Also known as : pyridoxine

Type of vitamin : water soluble - this means that it is not stored by the body and needs to be consumed daily.

USRDA : Men - 25 mg, Women - 25 mg

Sources: Vitamin B-6 can be found in the following foods:

* bananas
* beef
* broccoli
* organ meats
* pork
* spinach
* veal

Functions: Vitamin B-6 is necessary for:

* building red blood cells
* maintaining brain function
* maintaining nerve function
* metabolism of carbohydrates
* metabolism of protein
* maintaining proper homone balance (women)
* prevention of kidney stones
* treatment of rheumatoid arthritis

Deficiencies : Vitamin B-6 deficiency (not enough) can result in:

* anemia
* convulsions
* irritability
* itchy skin
* scaly skin

Overdose : Vitamin B-6 overdose (too much) can result in:

* nerve damage

08-07-2008, 02:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jav Guest Posts: n/a	Vitamin B-6 -- Maintaining Brain Function Vitamin B-6 Also known as : pyridoxine Type of vitamin : water soluble - this means that it is not stored by the body and needs to be consumed daily. USRDA : Men - 25 mg, Women - 25 mg Sources: Vitamin B-6 can be found in the following foods: * bananas * beef * broccoli * organ meats * pork * spinach * veal Functions: Vitamin B-6 is necessary for: * building red blood cells * maintaining brain function * maintaining nerve function * metabolism of carbohydrates * metabolism of protein * maintaining proper homone balance (women) * prevention of kidney stones * treatment of rheumatoid arthritis Deficiencies : Vitamin B-6 deficiency (not enough) can result in: * anemia * convulsions * irritability * itchy skin * scaly skin Overdose : Vitamin B-6 overdose (too much) can result in: * nerve damage

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