Meaning of the term

name of the term :

Vitamin B6

Found/source:

Fish (salmon, tuna, sardines), poultry, beef liver, offal, lentils, chickpeas, potatoes, bananas.

Summary:

Vitamin B6 (or pyridoxine) comprises a group of several chemical compounds that are water soluble.  It is also sensitive and breaks down when exposed to heat and sunlight.

Function:

Vitamin B6 is involved in enzymatic reactions in protein, fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism, as well as in haemoglobin and amino acid synthesis (production) and in the nervous and immune systems.


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