Pyridoxine is also necessary for the release of glucose, which makes it an important roleplayer in energy metabolism.
The vitamin also seems to have a stabilising effect on sex hormones, which is why many premenstrual women find it useful.
Which foods have vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6 is well distributed in a wide variety of foods. Good sources include meat, whole-grain wheat products, vegetables and nuts. Potatoes, bananas and prunes are fairly good sources.It's important to note, however, that the pyridoxine available in plant sources often has a low bioavailability (the vitamin is bounded to protein, resulting in the inefficient delivery to its site of action in the body). For this reason, it is better to choose food sources of animal origin if you need to increase your vitamin B6 intake.
Signs of vitamin B6 deficiency
Vitamin B6 deficiency is relatively rare, due to the wide distribution of the vitamin in foods. The use of certain medications can result in the ineffective metabolism of the vitamin, which might lead to deficiency.Anaemia, sleeplessness, irritability, anxiety, dry skin, cracked lips, stress and premenstrual symptoms are all possible symptoms. Deficiency can be reversed by vitamin B6 injections.
People who consume a lot of alcohol, vegans, vegetarians and those on a high protein diet would benefit from increased doses of up to 250mg per day.
If you smoke or drink a lot of soft drinks, it is also a good idea to boost your vitamin B6 intake.
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