The benefit of vitamin B6;

What are the cases of useful supply of vitamin B6?

 Good combinations of vitamin B6;

What is the benefit of vitaminB6?

Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine, particularly versatile, is involved in regulating fluctuations, hormonal women. 

1. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in women, in addition to all vitamins of group B; this is probably, the one that plays most important role on the immune system.
2.  Vitamin B6 promotes cell renewal, especially, the formation of red blood cells. 
3. Like most group B, vitamin B6 is essential for different metabolisms, it participates in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, the functioning of nervous system and allows the use of glycogen during muscular work.

• Food source of vitamin B6: 

1. Vitamin B6 is present in many foods, such as liver, meat, fish, seafood, eggs, cheese, sunflower seeds, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, the nuts, whole grains, vegetables, earth apples. 
2. While vitamin B6 is sensitive to light and the action of oxygen, so it is best to always keep these foods away from light and air. 
3. Vitamin B6 is rapidly absorbed by the body and the excess is quickly excreted in the urine. 
4. So it is necessary to ensure enough daily supply of this vitamin.  

• Deficit of vitamin B6: 

1. Although, vitamin B6 is present in many foods, but dietary surveys show that between ten to twenty percent of the adult population does not meet the recommended intakes. 
2. As vitamin B6 has a very wide range of actions, therefore its deficiency may provoke disturbances that can be extended throughout the body. 
3. In addition to the specific symptoms associated with female hormonal cycle, a deficiency of vitamin B6 can cause mental disorders and skin problems. 
4. Nails become fragile and brittle, the tongue may suffer from inflammation and sometimes, it is observed the appearance of anemia.

• Useful supply of vitamin B6 in the cases of:

1. Taking oral contraceptives or following hormonal treatment therapy. 
2. Suffer from premenstrual disorders. 
3. During Pregnancy or breast-feeding.   
4. Consumption of low-caloric diet because of dieting.   
5. Drink alcohol regularly. 
6. Presence of cardiovascular risk factors.

• Excess intake of vitamin B6: 

1. Excessive and prolonged daily intake of B6 can lead to serious neurological problems. 
2. Therefore it is advisable to consult a doctor before taking supplements. 
3. In addition, the intake of vitamin B6 is against indicated in patients treated with levodopa because it inhibits the action of this drug. 

• Good combinations of vitamin B6: 

1. Vitamin B6 should always be associated with other B vitamins in well-balanced proportions. 
2. Too high intake in fiber can reduce its assimilation. 
3. In practice, in the case of taking supplements, it ought to prefer those supplements having balanced and moderate amounts of various B vitamins.

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