vitamin B6
Aids in lowering homocysteine levels and may reduce the risk of heart diseaseHelps convert tryptophan to niacin and serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays key roles in sleep, appetite, and moods. Helps make red blood cells Influences cognitive abilities and immune function
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Vitamin
PYRIDOXINE (vitamin B6, pyridoxal, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine)
PYRIDOXINE (vitamin B6, pyridoxal, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine)
Recommended amount
31–50 years old: M: 1.3 mg, W: 1.3 mg; 51+ years old: M: 1.7 mg, W: 1.5 mg
31–50 years old: M: 1.3 mg, W: 1.3 mg; 51+ years old: M: 1.7 mg, W: 1.5 mg
Upper limit
100 mg
100 mg
Good food sources
Meat, fish, poultry, legumes, tofu and other soy products, potatoes, noncitrus fruits such as bananas and watermelons
Meat, fish, poultry, legumes, tofu and other soy products, potatoes, noncitrus fruits such as bananas and watermelons
Additional note
Many people don't get enough of this nutrient.
Many people don't get enough of this nutrient.
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Vitamin
Vitamin
Credit
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/listing_of_vitamins