Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that is part of the vitamin B complex group. It plays several important roles in the body’s functioning and overall health. Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of foods, both animal and plant-based.
Dietary sources include:

Dietary sources include:

• Meat: Such as poultry, beef, and pork.
• Fish: Especially tuna, salmon, and trout.
• Whole Grains: Whole wheat, brown rice, and oats.
• Nuts and Seeds: Sunflower seeds, peanuts, and walnuts.
• Beans and Legumes: Chickpeas, lentils, and soybeans.
• Vegetables: Potatoes, spinach, and bananas.

Energy Metabolism: Niacin is involved in the conversion of macronutrients from the foods you eat into usable energy.

Neurotransmitter Production: B6 is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters.

Haemoglobin Formation: Vitamin B6 is necessary for the production of haemoglobin in the body.

Hormone Regulation: It plays a role in the synthesis of steroid hormones, including those produced by the adrenal glands.

RDA

• Male – 1.3mg
• Female – 1.3mg