Low on your B6 vitamins?
Our B vitamins are used and depleted on a daily basis, and … STRESS is the main culprit.
- So how do you know if you are low on your B vitamins?
- Are you tired? How are you sleeping?
- How are your nerves?
Today we are going to cover Vitamin B6 and how it is essential for our nervous system, liver, brain, muscles, and much, much more.
Adrenal exhaustion (fatigue), week muscles, nervousness, leg cramps, insomnia, burning feet/hands, and depression are all possible signs that you may have a deficiency of Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 keeps our nerves young, balances the sodium levels in our bodies, and helps our bodies to metabolize fat, protein, and carbs.
Find out more about how important Vitamin B6 is to our bodies and the foods that are high in this much-needed nutrient.
VITAMIN B6
(Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is necessary for the metabolism of nutrients. It aids in the formation of antibodies and helps maintain a balance of sodium and phosphorus in the body. It is also needed for the synthesis of RNA and DNA. Its Properties are Adrenergic, Diuretic, Nervine, Nutritive and Serotonergic. The bodies Systems are Affected are the Brain, Dopamine, Female Reproductive System, Liver, Mucous Membranes, Muscles, and Nerves.
Possible Signs of Deficiency:
| Adrenal exhaustion (stress disease)
Anemia Arteriosclerosis Dermatitis Dizziness Epileptic-type convulsions in children Fainting easily Inflammation of the lips Insomnia |
Insulin (oversensitivity)
Morning sickness (kidneys eliminate) Motion sickness Mouth problems Nausea / Vomiting Nervousness Skin disease Tremors Weak muscles |
Clinical Uses of Nutrient:
| Acne
Anxiety Arthritis Autism ¹Birth Control (countering side effects) Breasts (swelling/tenderness) Burning Feet / Hands Dandruff Depression Diabetes Edema Fatigue Hemochromatosis |
Leg Cramps
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (O.C.D.) P.M.S. (general) ²P.M.S. Types A, C, D, H Pregnancy (herbs/supplements) PsoriasisSore or Geographic TongueTooth decay Stretch marks – with the use of Zinc Bell’s Palsy St. Vitus Dance Epileptic seizures Nerve compression injuries (Carpel Tunnel) |
Uses of Nutrient in the Body:
- Keeps nerves young
- Helps utilize fats
- Helps in forming of blood
- Brings about a harmonious operation of the muscles
- Encourages proper function of oil glands
- Improves tolerance to noise
- Influences on hair color, growth, and texture
*Properties: Adrenergic, Diuretic, Nervine, Nutritive, and Serotonergic
Conditions Controlled by Vitamin B6
- Carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism
- A balance of Sodium & Phosphorus
- Formation of Blood Antibodies
Foods High in Nutrient:
| Avocado
Bananas Beef Beets Brewer’s Yeast Broccoli Brown rice Chicken Cod |
Dates
Egg yolk Honey Liver Molasses Nuts (Brazil, chestnuts) Nut / Grain oils Organ meats |
Raw green leafy vegetables
Salmon Seeds Tuna Wheat bran and germ Whole grains |
*Stability: 50% destroyed by overcooking, oversoaking, or over washing. Consume the cooking water to preserve benefits.
*Storage: Excreted within 8 hours.
Herbs:
- Alfalfa
- Capsicum
- Catnip
- Kelp
- Red Clover
- Papaya
RDA
(Recommended Daily Allowance)
| Men | Women |
| 1.8 mg | 1.5 mg |
| OR: 0.2 mg per 100 mg of protein | |
Other Considerations: Vitamin B6 has been found to be effective in protecting people with sun-sensitivity and helps to alleviate air, sea and motion sickness. It also regulates fluid production in the body.
Warnings: Vitamin B6 is the only water-soluble vitamin and if taken in high doses over time may be toxic, resulting in numbness and tingling in the extremities. Taking antidepressants, ¹oral contraceptives, and estrogen may increase the need for more Vitamin B6.
ProBiotic contains Vitamin B12 & B6, ProBio IQ
References:
¹Birth control may decrease Vitamin B6 in the body.
²See “The Comprehensive Guide To Nature’s Sunshine Products”.
