Vitamin B6 Flashcards
1
Q
What is vitamin B6?
A
pyridoxine
2
Q
What is pyridoxine important for?
A
transformation of amino acids, the precursor for neurotransmitters, serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine
3
Q
What does pyridoxine deficiency present as?
A
poor growth, dermatitis, anemia, ataxia, convulsions, and muscle twitching
4
Q
Deficiency is rare, but what species can pyridoxine deficiency be seen in?
A
poultry
5
Q
What does pyridoxine in hens present as?
A
infertile eggs
6
Q
What are diet sources of pyridoxine?
A
whole grains, NOT milled grains, and most foods
7
Q
What can destroy pyridoxamine and pyrioxal?
A
cooking and freezing
