Pyridoxine, also
known as vitamin B6, is important for protein and fat metabolism, the
formation of antibodies and red blood cells, and it helps convert
tryptophan to niacin.
Vitamin B6
deficiency symptoms include nervous system disorders, skin rash,
muscle weakness, anemia, convulsions, and kidney stones. Low levels
of vitamin B6 can weaken immune response and increase the risk of
heart disease. Vitamin B6 is found in foods such as baked potatoes,
bananas, salmon, chicken breasts, and dried figs.
It is recommended
that adults aged 19-50 get 1.3 mg of vitamin B6 each day. Vitamin B6
toxicity symptoms include depression, fatigue, irritability,
headaches, numbness, damage to nerves, and difficulty walking.
Baked potato (1)-
0.70 mg
Banana (1)- 0.66 mg
Salmon (3.5 oz)-
0.65 mg
Chicken breast (3.5
oz)- 0.51 mg
Figs, dried (10)-
0.42 mg
Pork chop (3 oz)-
0.35 mg
Cantaloupe (½)-
0.31 mg
Tuna (3 oz)- 0.30 mg
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