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Pyridoxine
Description
Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a water soluble vitamin and requires water to be properly absorbed and has several important functions.
This nutrient is required for red blood cell formation, and for the maintenance of proper sodium / potassium balance in the body. Vitamin B6 is necessary for the production of hydrochloric acid and for the assimilation of fats and proteins. It also inhibits the formation of homocysteine, a toxic chemical that causes heart disease.
Ailments / Situations Where Used
Pyridoxine is beneficial for the prevention of water retention and provides relief from premenstrual symptoms (PMS). It can help alleviate nausea and morning sickness and is good for dry and oily skin. This vitamin also helps with muscle spasms and leg cramps, and works as a natural diuretic.
B6 is known to prevent or alleviate anemia, anorexia, arthritis, asthma, cancer, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, diabetes, hair loss, hearing problems, heart disease, learning difficulties, poor memory, and slow wound healing. It may also be helpful for autism, epilepsy, and osteoporosis.
Source
Ideal sources of B6 include avocados, bananas, beans, blackstrap molasses, brewer's yeast, brown rice, cabbage, chicken, corn, eggs, fish, meat, peas, potatoes, soy, spinach, walnuts, wheat bran, and wheat germ.
Pyridoxine is also available as part of a B-complex vitamin and in isolated form.
Optimal Absorption
If supplementing, therapeutic doses range from 50 to 100mg daily. Do not take 100mg at one time as your body may not be able to fully absorb it. Take divided doses, instead.
B6 is also available as part of a multi B-Complex.
Substances or processes that may destroy or limit B6 absorption include alcohol, canning or freezing of fruit and vegetables, estrogens, food processing methods, and long-term storage of B6-containing foods.
The following is a list of United States 1997-1998 Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI): Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) for nutritional vitamin B6 intake and are included as a guideline only. Consult with your nutritionist, naturopath, or other health practitioner for a dosage appropriate for your needs. Children under 6 years of age should be under the supervision of the above mentioned specialists if directly supplementing with vitamin B6.
0 - 5 months, 0.1mg 6 - 11 months, 0.3mg 1 - 3, 0.5mg 4 - 8, 0.6mg 9 - 13, 1.0mg 14 - 18, 1.3mg 19 - 30, 1.3mg 31 - 50, 1.3mg 51 - 70, 1.7mg > 70, 1.7mg 9 - 13, 1.0mg 14 - 18, 1.2mg 19 - 30, 1.3mg 31 - 50, 1.3mg 51 - 70, 1.5mg > 70, 1.5mg
Contraindications / Precautions / Warnings
Daily doses exceeding 1,000mg can be toxic and cause neurological disorders.
High levels of B6 supplementation may cause acne. This situation occurs more frequently in women.
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