Thursday, May 04, 2006

B6 may slow down aging process

Vitamin B6

Scientific Name: Pyridoxine

Characteristics:

  • Soluble in water
  • Diuretic.

Functions:

  • Can help in the disgestion of proteins.
  • Help in prevention of skin diseases and diseases of nervous system.
  • Alleviate vomiting.
  • Help in the synthesis of RNA, which prevent aging.
  • Reduce cramp of legs and muscles.
  • Help in the synthesis of red blood cells and antibodies.

RDA:

  • 1.6- 2.0 mg

Deificiencies:

  • Anemia
  • Alcer of the tongue.
  • excessive dandruff.
  • Nervousness.
  • Insomnia

Food that contain Vitamin B6:

  • Yeast
  • Wheat germ.
  • Milk
  • Eggs
  • Beef.

Supplement :

  • 50-200 mg

Toxicity:

  • Insomnia
  • Can clearly remember dream.

Enemy of Vitamin B6

  • Canning
  • Long storage.
  • Food processing.
  • Alcohol
  • Estrogen

Others:

  • Help in the treatment of migraine.
  • Taking together with magnesium have a synegic effect.
  • Help in the digestion of fatty acids and amino acids e.g trytophan.
  • Must also take B2 to produce better effects

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