Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) (Leaving Cert Home Economics): Flashcards
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Scientific name for vitamin B6
Scientific name for vitamin B6
Pyridoxine
Type of vitamin B6
Type of vitamin B6
Water-soluble
3 animal sources of vitamin B6
3 animal sources of vitamin B6
Chicken, tuna, salmon
3 fruit sources of vitamin B6
3 fruit sources of vitamin B6
Bananas, avocados, watermelon
Vitamin B6 function in protein metabolism
Vitamin B6 function in protein metabolism
Breaking down and utilising proteins
Neurotransmitter vitamin B6 helps create
Neurotransmitter vitamin B6 helps create
Serotonin
Vitamin B6 role in red blood cells
Vitamin B6 role in red blood cells
Forms haemoglobin
Vitamin B6 function in immunity
Vitamin B6 function in immunity
Maintains healthy immune system
Anaemia symptoms from B6 deficiency
Anaemia symptoms from B6 deficiency
Fatigue, weakness, pale skin
Skin problems from B6 deficiency
Skin problems from B6 deficiency
Dermatitis and skin rashes
Neurological symptoms of B6 deficiency
Neurological symptoms of B6 deficiency
Tingling and numbness
Mood changes from B6 deficiency
Mood changes from B6 deficiency
Depression, confusion, irritability
B6 RDI during pregnancy/breastfeeding (mg/day)
B6 RDI during pregnancy/breastfeeding (mg/day)
1.9-2.0 mg
Why regular B6 intake needed
Why regular B6 intake needed
Water-soluble, not stored, excess excreted