Vitamin+B6

=__Vitamin B6__= =Vitamin B6 is a water soluble compound that is part of the vitamin B complex group. It was discovered in the 1930s during nutrition studies on rats. It's one of the most studied of all the B vitamins and has the greatest varieties of chemical forms. Another name for it is pyrodoxine.=




 * __How it helps us__**


 * 1) Because its involved with more than 100 enzymatic reactions, its function in the body is diverse and far-reaching.
 * 2) It helps on the proper breakdown of sugars and starches.
 * 3) It helps prevent homocysteine build-up in your blood.

__How its__ made Vitamin B6 are often made from parts of protein called amino acids.

__Whats it's role__ It's role is to act as a coenzyme involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. Also, its responsible for the manufacture of hormones and red blood cells.

__How it harms us__
 * 1) Symptoms of vitamin B6 defiency includes depression, vomiting, anemia, kidney stones and dermatitis.

2. It can quickly lead to the malfunction of the central nervous system.

Vitamin B6 is involved in the following metabolic processes:
 * 1) Amino acid, glucose and lipid metabolism
 * 2) neutrotransmitter synthesis
 * 3) Histamine synthesis
 * 4) Hemoglobin synthesis and function
 * 5) Gene expression

__Interesting Fact(s)__
 * 1) Although regarded as one of the most stable of the B vitamins, large amounts of vitamin B6 are lost during cooking and processing.
 * 2) Taking alot of vitamin B6 may seem like a good idea, but it actually causes nerve damage.

Some pages to look at for more info: - [] - www. whfoods.com/genpage - www. oralchelation.com/technical/vitaminb6.htm

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