Vitamin B6

Introduction:

Vitamin B6 is a vitamin that belongs to the vitamin B complex group, which plays a role in converting food into energy. Seven forms of the vitamin are known, with the three most common being pyridoxal, pyridoxine, and pyridoxamine. All foods contain either pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, or pyridoxal in some amount. Meats, whole grains, beans, and some fruits tend to be plentiful in B6, but a large enough serving of vegetables can also provide a healthy dose. Vitamin B6 is known to support a wide range of activities in the nervous system and also provides maintenance of red blood cells. It also might reduce cardiovascular disease risk by helping to control levels of homocysteine, (an amino acid) in the blood. Vitamin B6 may also play a beneficial role in individuals with anemia, in women who are pregnant, and among those suffering from depression.