VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE)

Molecular Formula‎: ‎C8H11NO3

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• Helps to convert tryptophan to niacin and serotonin (important for appetite, mood, and sleep).

• Helps make red blood cells.

• Effects immune system function.

• Influences cognitive abilities.

• Aids in lowering homocysteine levels, can reduce heart disease risk.

• Directly involved in the synthesis of enzymes.

• Involved in creating hemoglobin, protein, histamine and glutamic acid.

• Vitamin B6 reduces lipid levels and cholesterol.

• Needed for the healthy functioning of the central nervous system.

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Recommended daily amounts: 19+ year olds

Female: 1.3 mcg

Male: 1.3 mcg

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Recommended daily amounts: Over 50 years old

Female: 1.5 mcg

Male: 1.7 mcg

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Or-ways products that contain Vitamin B6

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Dried Fruits

Elderberries

Figs

Medjool Dates

Prunes

Grains

Amaranth

Teff

Herbs

Alfalfa

Plantain

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Nuts

Brazil nuts

Walnuts

Pulses (Cooked)

Beluga Lentils

Brown Lentils

Chickpeas

Green lentils

Red Lentils.

Seeds

Black Sesame seeds

Sesame seeds.

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Other good sources of Vitamin B6

unrefined grain cereals, green leafy vegetables, buckwheat, rice, bananas, avocados, cabbage, carrots, beans, corn, mustard greens, potatoes.

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