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Vitamin B6
| Clinical Name | Pyroxidine |
| Soluble(Fat or Water) | Water |
| Uses | Useful for hormonal balance especially for women Supports the immune system Promotes red blood cell development |
| Foods this Vitamin is Found In | Eggs chicken Carrots |
What is Vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6 is one of the B complex of vitamins. It is found in fruits, vegetables and meats. It is found in three major chemical forms.
What does Vitamin B6 do?
Vitamin B6 is required by the body in order to make hemoglobin, the substance which transports oxygen throughout the body.
Vitamin B6 also helps the body to maintain proper blood sugar levels.
U.S RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) for Vitamin B6
As a water soluble vitamin, there is a lower risk of toxicity related to overuse of this vitamin, but it's always important to ensure that the Recommended Daily Allowances are considered when using this vitamin
The National Institutes of Health has a fact page on Vitamin B6 as which includes Recommended Daily Allowances
U.S. National Institues of Health B6 Page - Detailed information on vitamin B6
Further Research on Vitamin B6
AltHealth Vitamin B6 web page - U.K. based webpage with information on Vitamin B6
Health A to Z - Vitamin B6 information on Health A to Z