Foods: Spinach, Bell Peppers, Garlic, Tuna, Cauliflower, Bananas, Broccoli
Nutrient inhibiting factors: Alcohol, smoking, light, oxidation, processing
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Participates in over one hundred enzyme reactions and is vital for the transfer of nerve response throughout the nervous system
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Deficiency can lead to headaches, poor memory, irritability, convulsions, nervousness, depression, confusion, and oversensitivity
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Has been used effectively in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
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Vital component in the production of the nerve transmitters epinephrine, serotonin, norepinephrine, and melatonin
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Excess B6 supplementation can be detrimental to the nervous system
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Assists in the production of gastric juices for protein digestion
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Prolonged deficiency may contribute to acne, eczema, and dermatitis
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The master gland of the body, the pituitary gland, requires B6 to promote metabolism
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The contraceptive pill, estrogen therapy, and some medications can deplete the body’s reserves of B6
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Processing and cooking can cause up to a 95% reduction in a food’s B6 value
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The development of white blood cells, hemoglobin, and adrenaline all require vitamin B6
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Vital during pregnancy to offset nausea
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Helps to rid the blood of harmful toxins and is required for DNA manufacture
For more information, please see me at Norwell Athletic Club (NAC).
Yours in Health,
Silke Heine,
Owner of Simplify Holistic Nutrition
(781) 883-5951