VITAMIN B6 pyridoxine . Like all group B, B6 is water-soluble, which means that the body can only retain it in minimal amounts and that it is discarded in the urine. Therefore it must be consuming permanently. But a deficiency of it is rare, as it is found in almost all foods. They are found in poultry, fish, potatoes, chickpeas, bananas and fortified cereals. It can occur in liver patients, kidney dysfunction or alcoholism The functions of B6 are: Produce antibodies, necessary to fight many viruses, infections and other diseases. Maintain normal neurological function. Produce hemoglobin. Hemoglobin carries oxygen in red blood cells to tissues. A vitamin B6 deficiency can cause a form of anemia. Break down proteins. The higher the protein intake, the more vitamin B6 will be needed. Keep blood sugar (glucose) in normal ranges.
