Vitamin B6 - Pyridoxine
What does it do?
Vitamin B6 is a very important vitamin, especially for women. It seems to be connected to hormone balance and water shifts in women. It helps balancing the sex hormones, hence use in PMS and the menopause. It is essential for protein digestion and utilisation, brain function and a natural anti-depressant and diuretic. It also helps control allergic reactions.
Deficiency Signs
Some signs of vitamin B6 deficiency are; Infrequent dream recall, water retention, tingling hands, depression or nervousness, irritability, muscle tremors or cramps, lack of energy, cracked lips, flaky skin.
Food Sources of Vitamin B6
Meats – particularly organ meats, whole grains, fish, chicken, prunes, watercress, cauliflower, cabbage, peppers, bananas, squash, broccoli, asparagus, lentils, red kidney beans, Brussels sprouts, onions, seeds and nuts.
Best Supplements
Pyridoxine
What Helps Vitamin B6 in our Bodies?
Vitamin B6 works with other B complex vitamins, as well as zinc and magnesium. It is best supplemented with food and zinc.
What Robs our Bodies of Vitamin B6?
Alcohol, smoking, birth control pills, high protein intake, processed foods.
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