Vitamin B6

Pyridoxine - B6: Amino acid and fatty acid metabolism; red blood cell production.

Cheif functions in your body: Used in amino acid and fatty acid metabolism; helps convert trypophan to niacin,; helps make red blood cells

Significant sources: Green and leaft vegetables, meats, fish, poultry, shellfish, legumes, fruits, whole grains

Deficiency Symptoms

Nervous/Muscular Systems: Abnormal brain wave pattern, irritability, muscle twitching, convulsions

Blood/Circulatory System: Anemia (small-cell type)

Other: Kidney stones

Mouth, Gums, Tongue: Smooth tongue, cracked corners of mouth

Skin: Irritation of sweat glands, dermatitis

Toxicity Symptoms

Nervous/Muscular Systems: Depression, fatigue, irritibality, headaches, nerve damage leading to numbness and muscle weakness

Blood/Circulatory System: Bloating

Other: Bone pain