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Nutrition » Pyridoxine [ B6 ]

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Vitamin B6 helps the body in many ways, including:
  • Making antibodiesHelps the body fight infections and viruses 
  • Maintaining nerve functionHelps keep nerves functioning smoothly and repair nerve fibers 
  • Making hemoglobinHelps carry oxygen in red blood cells 
  • Breaking down proteinsThe more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need 
  • Keeping blood sugar levels normalHelps keep blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges 
  • Digesting nutrientsHelps digest nutrients 
  • Creating blood cellsHelps create blood cells 
  • Producing signals to allow brains to function properlyHelps produce signals to allow brains to function properly 
A deficiency in vitamin B6 can cause: 
  • Anemia
  • Electroencephalographic abnormalities
  • Dermatitis with cheilosis
  • Glossitis
  • Depression and confusion
  • Weakened immune function
Pyridoxine [ B6 ]

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