Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 takes part in the functioning of many processes in the body. Actively participates in the work of the nervous and immune systems, improves the general condition. It is primarily a stimulant of metabolism, participates in one hundred enzymatic reactions. All B6 vitamins support the body in converting foods into glucose. B6 relieves inflammation because it is endowed with antioxidant properties. Due to this, the vitamin is used to protect against cancer, chronic diseases, deterioration of the heart.

Deficit

With a deficiency of vitamin B6, the following symptoms appear: The skin becomes inflamed (dermatitis), the skin becomes red, oily, a pityriasis rash appears. There is numbness of the hands and feet, a tingling sensation. The tongue becomes inflamed and reddens, cracks appear in the corners of the mouth. There is confusion or irritability, convulsions.

Excess

With an overdose of vitamin B6, allergic reactions are possible in the form of skin itching, rashes. In addition, the acidity of gastric juice increases, liver function is disturbed.

Sources of Vitamin B6

B6 does not remain in the body for a long time, so you need to eat foods that contain it in abundance: pork, beef, turkey, chicken, red fish, potatoes, Brussels sprouts, banana, lentils, sunflower seeds, avocado, prunes, bell peppers.