[fusion_builder_container hundred_percent=”no” equal_height_columns=”no” menu_anchor=”” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” class=”” id=”” background_color=”” background_image=”” background_position=”center center” background_repeat=”no-repeat” fade=”no” background_parallax=”none” parallax_speed=”0.3″ video_mp4=”” video_webm=”” video_ogv=”” video_url=”” video_aspect_ratio=”16:9″ video_loop=”yes” video_mute=”yes” overlay_color=”” video_preview_image=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” padding_top=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” padding_right=””][fusion_builder_row][fusion_builder_column type=”1_1″ layout=”1_1″ background_position=”left top” background_color=”” border_size=”” border_color=”” border_style=”solid” border_position=”all” spacing=”yes” background_image=”” background_repeat=”no-repeat” padding_top=”” padding_right=”” padding_bottom=”” padding_left=”” margin_top=”0px” margin_bottom=”0px” class=”” id=”” animation_type=”” animation_speed=”0.3″ animation_direction=”left” hide_on_mobile=”small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility” center_content=”no” last=”no” min_height=”” hover_type=”none” link=””][fusion_text]Vitamin B6 exists in three forms – Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal and Pyridoxamine. In the body, B6 is converted to pyridoxal 5 phosphate (or P5P), which is required for many complex metabolic reactions. A water-soluble substance, it is required for the metabolism of amino acids, protein and carbohydrates to produce energy.
Roles in our Body:
- Required for red blood cell formation
- Required for hormone and neurotransmitter synthesis
- Supports immune function
- Assists in maintaining blood sugar levels
- Improves low moods
- Reduces skin inflammation
- Protects gums and teeth
- Supports the nervous system
- Reduces PMS and balances sex hormones
Signs of Deficiency:
- Anxiety and depression, irritability and mood swings, mental confusion
- Muscle cramps and weakness
- Water retention
- Tingling hands
- Anaemia
- Weakened immune system – frequent infections
- Skin issues – dermatitis
- Cracked lips, sores on tongue and mouth
Best Food Sources:
Chicken, turkey, beef, bananas, tuna, legumes (pinto beans and chickpeas), oats, potato, liver, pork, turkey, sunflower and sesame seeds, spinach and dark leafy greens, wheat germ and wheat bran, asparagus, broccoli and cauliflower.[/fusion_text][/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
