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Vitamin B6 for your health!
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1. Vitamin B6 role and properties
Vitamin B6 is soluble in water and absorbed through the digestive tract and stored mainly in the muscles and liver as pyridoxal phosphate. It has a strong effect on the nervous system. As a coenzyme, vitamin B6 participates in the synthesis of glycogen (the backbone of many important organs) and in the metabolism of carbohydrates.2. Effects of vitamin B6 deficiency and excess
Symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency vary and depend on the degree of deficiency in the body. There may be inflammation of the skin, changes in the facial lining, irritation of the tongue and mucous membranes of the oral cavity. There are also changes to the central nervous system. Most commonly apathy, insomnia, hypersensitivity and seizures.3. Sources of vitamin B6
One of the richest sources of vitamin B6 is cassava. Of course, some vegetables will also be a very good source of this vitamin. Red peppers, potatoes and leafy vegetables are characterized by its high content. It is also present in brewing yeast and whole grain products such as brown rice or dog trout.
