Vitamin B6: Functions and Sources (Pyridoxine)

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Alternate Names : Pyridoxine

Vitamin B6 | Functions and Sources

Vitamin B6 is found in legumes such as peas and beans, nuts, eggs, meats, fish, whole grains and fortified breads and cereals.

Vitamin B6 helps the body:

build protein

make antibodies, which are key to a strong immune system

make hormones

make red blood cells and keep nerve tissue healthy

process and digest protein

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Vitamin B6: Overview & Description

Author: Kimberly Tessmer, RD, LD
Reviewer: Kathleen A. MacNaughton, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 09/26/02

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