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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is important for
- metabolization of protein
- production of vitamin B3 from tryptophan
- healthy blood
There are no obvious symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency.
High level of vitamin B6 (over 50mg per day) can cause nerve damage.
Good Sources of Vitamin B6
| Food / 100g | Amount (mg) |
| Dry lentils | 0.9 |
| Grilled salmon | 0.8 |
| Light meat turkey | 0.8 |
| Squid | 0.7 |
| Shelled walnuts | 0.7 |
| Lean beef steak | 0.7 |
| Baked potato | 0.5 |
m = 0.001
Recommended Intakes for Adults:
UK Reference Nutrient Intakes (RNI) - 1.2mg (female), 1.4mg (male)
USA Recommended Daily Amount (RDA) - 1.5mg