Recognize The Gains Of Vitamin B6

By Celesta Drake


Vitamin B6 is one of the vitamins in the water soluble category. It occurs naturally in common foods. Fortified processed foods also offer substantial amounts. There are food supplements for this vitamin as well. Fruits, vegetables and grains are the traditional-natural sources. The body finds it difficult to retain it in the body because of its water soluble properties. Most of the excess is lost in urine.

Continuous supply is needed in the body because of the crucial functions it performs. These functions include production of antibodies which are essential in combating diseases. The vitamin is responsible for maintaining normal nerve functions. It also is essential in the manufacture of hemoglobin used to transport oxygen in red blood cells.

Human body uses this B6 vitamin to break down proteins. This has led nutritional experts to suggest that persons who take in a lot of proteins should ensure that their uptake of vitamins is high as well. The same vitamins are responsible for controlling the amount of glucose or blood sugar in the body. The vitamins are readily available in such foods as bananas, meat, avocados, whole grains, poultry, nuts and legumes. The vitamins are also found in processed foods that are fortified.

Any deficiency can have devastating side effects that can lead to protracted health complications. The side effects include depression, confusion, irritability and sores on the tongue and in the mouth. Excessive consumption on the other hand leads to numbness, difficulty in coordinating movement and changes in the sensory system. There is a recommended daily allowance that should be followed for every person. It covers the optimum quantities for infants, children, adolescent and adults.

Health complication makes certain groups of people experience deficiency in such crucial vitamins. Persons who are suffering from renal impairment fall in this category. Daily dialysis and prolonged treatment increase body metabolic clearance. The same has been observed in persons who have undergone kidney transplants. It is important for verification tests to be conducted to avoid confusing vitamin deficiency with kidney illness because of their similarity in symptoms.

Patients suffering from certain autoimmune disorders have been observed to have a B6 deficiency. As the diseases get worse, their condition gets severe. This has been attributed to inflammation resulting from rheumatoid arthritis. The body produces cytokines because of this condition. Supplements have failed to neutralize the effect of cytokines. Similar reaction has been witness in patients suffering from inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease and ulcerative colitis.

Low plasma PLP concentration is witnessed in persons who are alcohol dependent. This results from the production of acetaldehyde that causes cells to be affected by hydrolysis. Phosphatase catalyzes the process because it is membrane bound. Supplements have been known to reverse this process if they have high pyridoxine concentration. This vitamin has impressed scientists because of its effectiveness in preventing cardiovascular diseases.

Scientists are studying how Vitamin B6 reduces mortality and effects of cancer in humans. They also want to confirm its positive impact on cognitive power and memory. It is said to make premenstrual syndrome a bit mild. Pregnant mothers who have the right amounts are less affected by vomiting and nausea during pregnancy.




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