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Vitamin B6
| other names: | pyridoxine, adermin |
| type: | water-soluble |
| functions: | It plays an important role in the metabolism of red blood cells, the growth and development of the skeleton in preventing infections and dental caries. |
| daily dose: | 1,3mg/day |
| deficiency results in: | dermatitis anemia immunity disorders, growth, sleep hair loss |
| excess results in: | neuropathy |
| source: | spinach, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, bananas, chicken, salmon, liver, yeast, legumes, pork, potatoes |




General information about this vitamin
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Taking folic acid (folate) and vitamin B6 is often associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease, study results are not consistent. The study was conducted in Milan (Italy) in 1995 - 1999. Information was collected through questionnaires.
Vitamin B6 reduces according to the latest findings in smokers and non-smokers risk of lung cancer. Scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) argue that people with a sufficient amount of vitamin A and one of the essential amino acid called methionine in the blood is less likely to get cancer in the lung as those with levels of these substances low. According to the findings of scientists are doing so in the case of sufficient levels of both nutrients reduced the risk by 60 percent.
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