Friday, February, 10, 2012

Vitamin B6

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Alternative Names

Pyridoxal; Pyridoxine; Pyridoxamine


Food Sources

Vitamin B6 is found in:

  • Avocado
  • Banana
  • Legumes (dried beans)
  • Meat
  • Nuts
  • Poultry
  • Whole grains

Fortified breads and cereals may also contain vitamin B6. Fortified means that a vitamin or mineral has been added to the food.


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Review Date: 02/15/2011
Reviewed By: Alison Evert, MS, RD, CDE, Nutritionist, University of Washington Medical Center Diabetes Care Center, Seattle, Washington. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.

A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)