Oct

Vitamin B6 – Pyridoxine

By Davy Russell

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, supports nervous system health, helps prevent homocysteine build-up in the blood and supports the breakdown of sugar and starches. Over 100 enzyme processes in the body require this vitamin to function.

B6/Pyridoxine Food Sources

Pyridoxine is found in a variety of foods that can be added to green smoothies. Bananas are a rich source of the vitamin. Just one contains about 20% recommended daily allowance (RDA) of the vitamin. To ensure you get adequate amounts of this vitamin in your diet, try to include some of the “Vegetarian Foods” options as well on a daily basis.

SMOOTHIE FOODS

– Dragon fruit
– Bananas
– Avocados
– Spinach
– Bell pepper
– Turnip Greens
– Celery
– Kale
– Collard greens
– Watermelon
– Tomato
– Cantaloupe
– Flax seeds
– Pineapple
– Grapes

VEGETARIAN FOODS

– Garlic
– Cauliflower
– Mustard greens
– Cabbage
– Asparagus
– Broccoli
– Brussels sprouts
– Summer squash
– Potato
– Onions
– Winter squash

B6/Pyridoxine Deficiency

As is typical with B-vitamin deficiencies, inadequate dietary intake of pyridoxine can result in fatigue, anemia and skin disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis and eczema. In severe cases, seizures and convulsions may occur.

A deficiency in pyridoxine can also lead to vitamin B12 deficiency.