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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Recommended Daily Intake
Food Sources
Organ Meats
Bananas
Legumes
Egg yolks
Whole grains
Problems Associated with Deficiencies
Dermatitis
Oral lesions
Anemia
Depression
Convulsions
Functions/Potential Benefits at Recommended Levels
Important in protein and amino acid metabolism
Necessary for proper function of the nervous and immune systems
Necessary for red blood cell formation
Necessary for hormone synthesis
Potential Benefits Under Investigation
Along with vitamins B12 and folate, supplemental B6 may help those with inadequate intakes prevent a rise in blood levels of homocysteine, which is believed to be a risk factor in heart disease
May help with immune functions
Needed to treat rare vitamin B6 deficiency syndromes
May reduce some of the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. It has been suggested that B6 may have an effect on carpal tunnel syndrome
Special Considerations/Possible Adverse Effects with Excess Intake
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for daily intake is 100 mg/day
* Information in this chart is not intended to provide a complete review on any topic.
** The information in this chart is in reference to healthy adults only, not to children or pregnant and lactating women. |
