VITAMIN B6
(Pyridoxine;Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate)
Also known as: Pryridoxine
Important for: Metabolism, brain
function, immune system
Animal Sources: Chicken, liver, pork,
veal, fish (salmon, tuna, sardines, halibut, herring)
Grain/Fruit/Vegetable
Sources: Nuts (walnuts, peanuts), corn, whole grains, bread.
Vitamin B6 was discovered
in 1934 by Hungarian-born scientist, Paul György, who was conducting research
on skin disease in rats. By 1938, Vitamin B6 was isolated and in 1939 it was
given the name pyridoxine. Finally, in 1957, the required levels of Vitamin B6
were determined.
Vitamin B6 is a water
soluble vitamin and is part of the vitamin B complex group. It is important for
the majority of biological reactions, metabolism, brain function and the immune
system.
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