Vitamin B6From our partner site on diet & exercise, MyDietExercise.com.
Vitamin B-6 is a water-soluble vitamin and is part of the vitamin B complex. Alternative Names: Pyridoxine; Deficiency - vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) Function: Vitamin B-6 plays a role in the synthesis of antibodies by the immune system. Antibodies are needed to fight many diseases. Vitamin B-6 helps maintain normal nerve function and also acts in the formation of red blood cells. It is also required for the chemical reactions needed to digest proteins. The higher the protein intake, the more the need for vitamin B-6.
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