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Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine



Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine



CLASS: Water soluble vitamin

ROLE:Enzyme reactions in amino acid and protein synthesisRed Blood Cell production

SOURCES: Many foodsLiverBananas

RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE (RDI):

1.9-1.9 mg Men

0.9-1.4 mg Women

DEFICIENCY STATE: Insomnia, depression, irritabilityAnaemiaNeuritis?Pre Menstrual Syndrome

OVERDOSE STATE:

Sensory peripheral neuritis

RISKS: Oral Contraceptive PillMedications: Isoniazid (for TB)AlcoholismElderlyThyroid Disease

DIAGNOSIS:

Blood tests

OTHER NUTRIENT INTERACTIONS: Vitamin B12Niacin