Vitamin B6 - what it is, properties, dosage, supplementation

Vitamin B6 called pyridoxine affects many processes in the body. Experts repeat like a mantra that its correct levels are important.

What is vitamin B6 really? How does it affect our body? In which products does it occur? The answers to these questions are just a drop in the ocean of what you will find in this article!

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What is vitamin B6?

Vitamin B6 called pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin. It affects brain development and the health of the immune and nervous systems. It affects the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. Our body does not produce vitamin B6. It is necessary to take it with food or supplementationand.

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Where is vitamin B6 in the body?

Vitamin B6 is absorbed in the jejunum, one of the three parts of the small intestine. The body only keeps a small amount of pyridoxine in the body. Vitamin B6 is water-soluble, so our body cannot store it. Its residues are removed each day with urineand.

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Properties of vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is responsible for many processes. It converts into essential coenzymes for over 100 enzymes in the human bodyand. How does vitamin B6 work?

Effects on cardiovascular disease

Homocysteine is one of the 21 amino acids that are formed in our body through metabolism. Its high levels increase the risk of cardiovascular diseaseand. 

Research has shown that taking vitamin B6 lowers homocysteine levelsand. However, pyridoxine has not been proven to prevent heart disease, so supplementation is not recommended for this purpose.

Diabetes prevention

Vitamin B6 is a cofactor for about 150 reactions that regulate the metabolism of glucose, lipids, amino acids, DNA and neurotransmitters. Studies have shown that its normal levels in the body prevent diabetes. Moreover, it has a pronounced protective effect against diabetic complicationsand.

Effects on the nervous system

As reported by MA Pharmacy, vitamin B6 is essential for the proper functioning of the nervous system. It is involved in the production of neurotransmitters, thanks to which the nervous system works properlyand.

Prevention of anaemia

Mr Luke states that vitamin B6 is responsible for one of the first stages of haemoglobin production. Haemoglobin deficiency is one of the factors responsible for anaemia. Therefore, we can admit that vitamin B6 prevents anaemia. 

Soothing nausea

Vitamin B6 has long been recognised as an inhibitor of pregnancy nausea. A study involving 77 women showed that 40 mg of vitamin B6 taken twice a day - reduced themand. Over-the-counter vitamin B6 is recommended by specialists as a first aid for nausea.

How else does vitamin B6 workand?

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• Strengthens the immune system.
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• Improves mood by stimulating the body's production of serotonin.
• Alleviates menstrual pain.
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• Protects against the harmful effects of air pollution.
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• It is helpful in the treatment of anaemia.
• Prevents macular degeneration.
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• Promotes the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis.
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Where vitamin B6 occurs - sources in the diet

Vitamin B6 is found in foods such as buckwheat groats, chicken, turkey, bran, wheat germ, as well as vegetables - broccoli and potatoes. You can also find it in whole grain cereal products, wheat germ, yeast, soya, bananas, dairy, fish (salmon) and eggs.

In which products is vitamin B6 found?

• Chickpeas,
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• hair,
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• chicken,
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• beef liver,
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• pork,
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• potatoes,
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• bananas,
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• oatmeal,
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• kale,
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• nuts,
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Content of vitamin B6 in foods - table

Vitamin B6 deficiency

Most of us take vitamin B6 with our daily diet. Therefore, its deficiency is rare. Insufficient levels of pyridoxine are most often linked to an inadequate diet or excessive alcohol consumption. Vitamin B6 deficiency leads to biochemical changes that steadily increaseand.

What symptoms should increase our vigilance?

Vitamin B6 deficiency results in a variety of conditions. Its absence makes the body rebel. What are the signals that should arouse our concern?

Mood changes

Vitamin B6 participates in the formation of neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine. Its deficiency negatively affects mood and emotions. Sometimes it even leads to depression, anxiety, irritability and increased pain perception. A lack of vitamin B6 is dangerous in people with autism - resulting in behavioural problemsand.

Weakening of the immune system

The immune system is designed to prevent inflammation and infection. Deficiencies of various components disrupt its function. Vitamin B6 deficiencies result in reduced production of antibodies necessary to fight infections. Furthermore, pyridoxine produces a protein helpful for the action of white blood cellsand.

Dermal problems

Vitamin B6 helps in the synthesis of collagen responsible for skin health. Therefore, its deficiency can be the cause of seborrhoeic dermatitis. This condition manifests itself as a red, itchy rash (flaky skin). It occurs on the face, neck, scalp or chestand.

Anaemia

Vitamin B6 plays a key role in the production of haemoglobin. It is responsible for carrying oxygen throughout the body. Its lack leads to the development of anaemia. Symptoms of anaemia include fatigue, lack of energy or sluggishnessand.

What else is manifested by vitamin B6 deficiencyand?

• Peripheral numbness,
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• nausea,
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• feeling of disorientation,
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Who is at particular risk of vitamin B6 deficiency?

Although vitamin B6 deficiency is rare, certain groups of people are at risk. Who should be particularly vigilant about it?

• People with kidney failure. Kidney failure is very often associated with too low levels of vitamin B6. People who undergo dialysis also have a problem with pyridoxine deficiencyand.

• People with autoimmune diseases. People struggling with rheumatoid arthritis often have insufficient levels of vitamin B6 in the body. This is due to the inflammation caused by the diseaseand.

• Alcohol addicts. Alcohol inhibits the production of pyridoxine phosphate. The result is low levels of vitamin B6 in people who abuse itand.

Vitamin B6 overdose

Vitamin B6 overdose does not occur very often. In order for it to occur, we would have to significantly exceed the recommended dose of pyridoxine - taking more than 200-1000 mg per dayand. This would result in peripheral neuropathy. This manifests as loss of control over body movements (sensory disturbances, muscle weakness). Other problems caused by excess vitamin B6 include :

• painful dermatological lesions,
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• flammation,
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• nausea,
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• disorders of motor coordination,
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• diarrhoea,
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• zgaga,
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How to treat an excess of vitamin B6?

There is no treatment or antidote for excess vitamin B6. Most often, the specialist will recommend stopping supplementation. Over the following weeks, the patient's condition is monitored. In extreme cases, excess vitamin B6 can lead to irreversible changes. Physiotherapy is then recommendedand.

Vitamin B6 dosage

Requirement for vitamin B6 depends on age and gender. What will this look like in your caseand?

Exceptions to these rules are pregnant and breastfeeding women. The latter should take 2 mg of vitamin B6 per day. Expectant mothers, on the other hand, are recommended to take 1.9 mg of pyridoxine per day.

Upper dosage limits for vitamin B6

Although vitamin B6 dosage is flexible, there is a limit to everything. What limit should you never exceed?"

*Until 12 months of age, breast milk, formula milk and food should be the sole sources of vitamin B6 for your childand.

How to test vitamin B6 levels in the body?

There are three ways to check vitamin B6 levels. The first is a blood test. The second is an unusual urine test. It is necessary to collect urine from 24 hours. A specialist will give you instructions for this. The last suggestion is a random urine test, which can be collected at any timeand.

Vitamin B6 supplementation

You already know that vitamin B6 is not lacking in numerous foods. Therefore, most of us take the necessary pyridoxine values with our daily diet. In some cases, however, supplementation proves necessary. When?

Who should consider vitamin B6 supplementation?

Supplementation of vitamin B6 is rarely necessary. However, certain groups of peopleand are particularly vulnerable to its deficiencies. Which ones?

• Patients with autoimmune diseases.
• Patients with anaemia.
• Asymptomatic patients.
• Patients with anaemia.
• Afflicting with kidney problems.
• Afflicting with kidney problems.
• People suffering from conditions that prevent the small intestine from absorbing nutrients from food.
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• People taking anti-epileptic drugs.
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• People addicted to alcohol.
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• Patients suffering from peripheral polyneuropathies.
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Do you belong to any of these groups? Get your body's vitamin B6 levels tested and, if necessary, start supplementation!

Contraindications to the use of vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 in adequate amounts is essential for everyone. However, people who are allergic to various ingredients should be careful. If you belong to this group and intend to supplement vitamin B6 - read product ingredients carefullyand.

Vitamin B6 and pregnant women

Vitamin B6 is crucial for the development of your baby's brain and nervous system. It has a positive effect on protein and carbohydrate metabolism. It also supports the wellbeing of the mother-to-be and prevents nausea. The recommended intake of pyridoxine during pregnancy increases from 1.3 mg to 1.9 mg per dayand. 

Interactions of vitamin B6 with drugs

Vitamin B6 interacts with some medications. There are also medications that adversely affect its levels. Which medications particularly affect the presence of vitamin B6 in the bodyand?

• Cycloserine. It is an antibiotic used in the treatment of tuberculosis. Its intake may be associated with the loss of larger amounts of vitamin B6.
• Cycloserine.
• Antiepileptic drugs. Some of these agents negatively affect vitamin B6 levels in the body. 
• Theophylline. Treats shortness of breath, wheezing and other respiratory problems. Patients who are treated with it often have too low levels of vitamin B6.