Water soluble vitamins -B6 (pyridoxine)

Question 1

What are the functions of B6

Answer 1

coenzyme

• amino acid metabolism
• synthesis of heme, sphingolipids in myelin sheath, steroids, niacin, neurotransmitters (serotonin, epinephrine, nore, GABA)

Question 2

what are the deficiency and toxicity symptoms

Answer 2

deficiency - dermatitis, glossitis, cheilosis, stomatitis, peripheral neuropathy, seizures, hypochromic microcytic anemia
toxicity - nerve damage (over 100mg)

Question 3

what are good food sources

Answer 3

enriched grains, meats, nuts, grains

higher bio availability in animal!!!!!!