Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) Flashcards
1
Q
what is the name of vitamin b6
A
pyridoxine
2
Q
what is the cofactor of vitamin b6
A
pyridoxal phosphate
3
Q
what is the function pyridoxal phosphate
A
amino acid metabolism (transmination and decarboxylation), synthesis of sphingolipids
coenzyme of phosphorylase (glycogen break down)
4
Q
what happens when vitamin b6 is deficient?
A
dermatologic and neurologic changes
5
Q
what are the dietary sources of vitamin b6
A
1 meats
2 whole grain products
3 vegetables
4 nuts
5 kidney
6 liver
7 fish
