Vitamin B6

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B6 Structure

Pyridoxine,

pyridoxal,

pyridoxamine

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B6 Active form

Pyridoxal 5'-

phosphate (PLP)

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B6 RDA and UL

Men: 1.3mg/day

Women: 1.3 mg/day

Pregnancy/Lactation: 1.9-2.0mg/day

UL: 100mg/day

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B6 Rich Food Sources

Chickpeas, beef liver, tuna, salmon, poultry, potatoes, bananas

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B6 Metabolic Functions

Coenzyme in transamination, deamination, glycogenolysis (glycogen phosphorylase), and heme synthesis.

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B6 Insufficiency effects

impairs amino acid energy utilization.

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B6 Deficiency Symptoms

Microcytic anemia, cheilosis, glossitis, depression, confusion, weakened immune function

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B6 At risk population

Individuals with renal disease, alcohol dependency, autoimmune disorders.