By: Garrett Desch

Trivino

VITAMIN B6 PROJECT

 

Digging Deeper

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What is it?

What foods Provide it?

Recommended Amount

B6 Deficiency

Current Issues

Relationship with Cardiovascular

Too much Vitamin B6

Healthy Diets and Intakes

Vitamin B6 Molecule

 

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What is it? Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin, this vitamin is very important for a healthy immune system. Without proper absorption we cannot absorb enough vitamin B12. It is important a healthy brain function, and the formation of red blood cells while also assisting in the breaking down of protein.

What foods provide it?

  • SPINACH

  • BELL PEPPERS

  • TURNIP GREENS                                                        

  • GARLIC

  • TUNA

  • CAULIFLOWER

  • MUSTARD GREENS                           

  • BANANAS

  • CELERY

  • CABBAGE

  • ASPARAGUS

  • BROCCOLI

  • COD

  • CHARD

Recommended Amounts-

Recommended daily dosages for adults

Males (19-50 years) 1.3 mg (51years and older) 1.7 mg

Females (19-50 years) 1.3 mg (51 and older) 1.5 mg

Some researchers think that the recommended dose for women 19-50 years old should be increased from 1.5 mg to 1.7mg. Also, researchers think that pregnant women should be consuming about 1.9 mg per day while lactating women should be consuming 2.0 mg per day.

B6 deficiency- With VITAMIN B6 many older adults have lower blood count VITAMIN B6. VITAMIN B6 deficiency in America is very rare. Symptoms of the deficiency are shown in later stages, when intake has been low for a extended period of time. The symptoms are dermatitis (Skin inflammation), glossitis (sore tongue), depression, confusion, and convulsions. While these are symptoms of deficiency they can also be symptoms of other medical conditions. It is best to have a doctor evaluate the symptoms so that proper care can be given.

Current Issues- Some current issues are the researchers are performing tests with vitamin B6 in areas of carpal tunnel syndrome, premenstrual syndrome and they are also studying the vitamins interaction with other medicines.

Relationship with cardiovascular-High homocysteine levels in the blood (hyperhomocysteinemia) are a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, blood clotting abnormalities, myocardial infarction, and ischemic stroke. Taking pyridoxine supplements alone or in combination with folic acid has been shown to be effective for lowering homocysteine levels. However, it is not clear if lowering homocysteine levels results in reduced cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Until definitive data is available, the current recommendation is screening of 40 year-old men and 50 year-old women for hyperhomocysteinemia. Decreased pyridoxine concentrations are also associated with increased plasma levels of C-reactive protein (CRP). CRP is an indicator of inflammation that is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity in epidemiologic studies. Investigation of more renal transplant recipients undergoing longer treatment with Vitamin B6 is needed as study results conflict.  

Too much Vitamin B6- Intaking too much of vitamin B6 can result in severe nerve damage.

Healthy Intake-
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans describes a healthy diet as one that:
  • emphasizes a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free or low-fat milk and milk products;
  • includes lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, eggs, and nuts;
  • is low in saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, salt (sodium), and added sugars; and
  • stays within your daily calorie needs

 

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