Releases energy from foods. Plays a role in protein and fat metabolism. Essential for function of red-blood cells and hemoglobin synthesis. Vitamin B6 helps to make and take apart many amino acids and is also needed to make the hormones, serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine. Manufactures brain chemicals.
What Health Benefits do I Offer?
Reduce the risk of heart disease.
Helps maintain the central nervous system.
Promotes normal brain function.
Converts tryptophan to niacin.
Contributes to a strong immunity system.
Important in maintaining healthy hair and skin.
Contributes in modulating male and female sex hormones and adrenal hormones.
Has a role in the manufacturing of the genetic material of the human cell
RDA's Men ages 14-50, 1.3 milligrams/day Men ages 51-70+, 1.7 milligrams/day Women ages 14-18, 1.2 milligrams/day Women ages 19-50, 1.3 milligrams/day Women ages 51-70+, 1.5 milligrams/day
What if I Don't Get Enough?
You become more susceptable to: Alopecia (hair loss) Anemia, Anorexia & nausea, Arthritis, Cheilosis, Conjunctivitis, Depression, Dizziness, Facial Oiliness, Fatigue, Geographic Tongue, Impaired Wound flealing, Irritability, Nervousness, Neurologic symptoms, Seizures, Stomatitis, Stunted Growth and Weakness
Stuff I Should Know
Upper limit doseage is 100 milligrams daily for adults. Consuming very high doses for extended months or longer can cause permanent nerve damage. Alcoholic destroys Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine). Vitamin B6 is also alleged to encourage dream activity.
I can be used as a supplement to treat:
Leg cramps, muscle spasms, stiffness of the hands, nausea, migraines, high cholesterol, vision improvement, PMS prevention, boost immune system, cancer prevention, atherosclerosis prevention, kidney stones, eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis, fatigue, headaches, low blood sugar and diabetic neuropathy.
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'Behold I have given every herb-bearing seed which is
upon the face of all the earth and every tree, in
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed: to you it
shall be for meat'."