Vitamin B6 - Pyroxidine

Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin and needs to be replenished every day. They help the immune system produce antibodies, the chemicals which fight diseases. This vitamin helps maintain normal nerve function and help in the formation of red blood cells. The body uses B6 to help break down proteins.

Deficiency Symptoms

Excessive processing in foods can remove vitamin B6 and cause a deficiency. It can also result from mal absorption disorders or alcoholism. B6 shortage can cause dandruff, dry or oily rashy skin, . PMS, water retention, eczema, slow healing of the skin, hormonal imbalance, poor digestion, stretch marks, wrinkles around the mouth, thinning hair and premature aging. Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause seizures, particularly in infants.

Vitamin B6 supplementation may help in the treatment of Alcoholism, Depression , Diabetes, Endometriosis and PMS.

Sources

Vitamin B6 is found in fortified breads and cereals, chicken, fish, pork, liver, kidney, whole grains, nuts, and legumes.

Toxicity

Very high doses can cause nerve symptoms - numbness and tingling