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Vitamin B6    See images

Overview | Recommendations | Side Effects | Food Sources

Alternative names:

Pyridoxine; Deficiency - vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)

Definition:

A water-soluble vitamin; part of the vitamin B complex.

Functions

Vitamin B-6 plays a role in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system. It helps maintain normal nerve function and acts in the formation of red blood cells. It is also required for the chemical reactions of proteins. The higher the protein intake, the more the need for vitamin B6.

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