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	Vitamin B6 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Vitamin B-6 is a water-soluble compound that was discovered in 1930s during nutrition studies on rats.
		All three forms of vitamin B-6 are precursors of an activated compound known as pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP), which plays a vital role as the cofactor of a large number of essential enzymes in the human body.
		Another cause of vitamin B6 deficiency is the use of the tuberculostatic medication isoniazid, and for this reason, it is recommended to supplement with vitamin B6 when using this drug.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Vitamin_B6 (632 words)

	Diagnose-Me: Treatment: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
		Vitamin B6 is recommended irrespective of the cause of the disease and of the patient's age, and can be given either alone or in combination with anti-Parkinsonian drugs aside from DOPA.
		One older study reported that L-tyrosine (200mg), vitamin B6 (2.5mg) and niacinamide (10mg) when given in combination for the treatment of hay fever, hives, allergic headaches and poison oak dermatitis produced significant symptomatic relief when 1-3 tablets were taken four times/day in milder cases and up to 6 tablets 4-6 times/day in more severe cases.
		Vitamin B6 is necessary for optimal brain development and is an essential coenzyme for neurotransmitter synthesis.
	www.diagnose-me.com /treat/T46117.html (4227 words)

	Vitamin B6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		Vitamin B6 is a group of the three related compounds pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine, and their phosphorylated derivatives pyridoxine 5'-phosphate, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, and pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate.
		Vitamin B6 plays a role in a variety of biochemical reactions in the human body including the metabolism of amino acids and glycogen, the synthesis of nucleic acids, hemoglobin, sphingomyelin and other sphingolipids, and the biosynthesis of neurotransmitters including serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
		Vitamin B6 deficiencies in infants are usually demonstrated by electroencephalogram abnormalities and seizures, while in adults B6 deficiency symptoms include chapped and cracked lips, tongue inflammation, stomotitis, anemia, irritability, confusion, and depression.
	www.nutrasanus.com /vitamin-b6.html (355 words)

	Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major chemical forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine.
		The 1998 RDAs for vitamin B6 (in milligrams), are: 1.3 mg for men and women under age 50; 1.7 mg for men and 1.5 mg for women over the age of 50, 1.9 mg for pregnant women, and 2 mg for women who are breastfeeding.
		Vitamin B6 is needed for the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine.
	healthlink.mcw.edu /article/985640580.html (1450 words)

	B6 (Pyridoxine) - Supplements (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		Because vitamin B6 is also involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters in the brain and nerve cells, it is frequently recommended as a nutrient to support mental function (mood) and nerve conduction.
		Vitamin B6 supplements (in conjunction with folic acid) have been shown to have a significant effect in reducing plasma levels of homocysteine (an amino acid metabolite linked to increased risk of atherosclerosis).
		Vitamin status and intake as primary determinants of homocysteinemia in an elderly population.
	www.supplementwatch.com /supatoz/supplement.asp?supplementId=34 (1182 words)

	Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B6 Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that exists in three major chemical forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine.
		Vitamin B6, through its involvement in protein metabolism and cellular growth, is important to the immune system.
		Vitamin B6 is found in a wide variety of foods including fortified cereals, beans, meat, poultry, fish, and some fruits and vegetables.
	www.1cure4cancer.com /products/b6.html (1505 words)

	Product Abstract: Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
		A deficiency of vitamin B6 is a plausible molecular basis of the retinopathy of patients with diabetes mellitus.
		Vitamin B6 treatment normalized the afterload homocysteine concentration in 56 percent of the treated patients (71 percent of the men, 45 percent of the premenopausal women, and 88 percent of the postmenopausal women).
		Deterioration of riboflavin metabolism in insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus, expressed as an increase of the vitamin excretion with urine, was augmented with prolongation of the disease duration; the deterioration was sometimes related to the value of glycemia and glucosuria, being the indicative symptom of the disease.
	www.lef.org /prod_hp/abstracts/php-ab417.html (7378 words)

	Vitamin B6
		PLP is responsible for the conversion of the amino acid —tryptophan- to the vitamin B2, or niacin; antibody, and hemoglobin molecule synthesis; and plays a key role in the regulation of certain enzymes in the Central Nervous System.
		Vitamin B6 is often times supplemented in conjunction with Vitamin B9, and B12, to control homocysteine levels in the blood.[1] This important amino acid has been connected to many chronic illnesses including the number one chronic disease and killer of adults in America, heart disease.
		The RDA for Vitamin B6 was revised in 1998 and is in direct relation to the amount of protein consumed in an individual's diet.
	www.supplementnews.org /vitamin-b6 (844 words)

	Pyridoxine - Vitamin B6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		B6 is also involved in the synthesis of phosphatidylethanolamine which is an intermediate in the synthesis of choline and phosphatidylcholine.
		Severe B6 deficiency in rats has little effect on the activity of the appropriate CNS decarboxylase and in patients dying from dialysis encephalopathy who have a greatly reduced brain content of PLP there is no reduction in the levels of serotonin or catecholamine metabolites.
		Despite the ubiquity of vitamin B deficiency in alcohol dependent patients, there seem to be no properly controlled studies on the short or long term affects of B complex or individual B vitamins in the rehabilitation of this group.
	www.acnem.org /journal/14-1_july_1995/pyridoxine-vitamin_b6.htm (7095 words)

	MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B-6 is a water-soluble vitamin and is part of the vitamin B complex.
		Vitamin B-6 plays a role in the synthesis of antibodies by the immune system.
		Vitamin B-6 is found in beans, nuts, legumes, eggs, meats, fish, whole grains, and fortified breads and cereals.
	www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/ency/article/002402.htm (281 words)

	vitamin B6
		Vitamin B-6 is used to produce red blood cells, nerve tissue and antibodies.
		Vitamin B-6 is a family of compounds including pyridoxine, pyridoxamine and pyridoxal.
		Vitamin B-6 absorption or metabolism may be affected by oral contraceptives, reserpine, chlorpromazine and amphetamines.
	www.rxinsider.com /training/vitamins/vitamin_b6.htm (109 words)

	AllRefer Health - Vitamin B6 (Deficiency - Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Pyridoxine)
		Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin and is part of the vitamin B complex.
		Vitamin B6 plays a role in the synthesis of antibodies by the immune system, which are needed to fight many diseases.
		Vitamin B6 is also required for the chemical reactions needed to digest proteins.
	health.allrefer.com /health/vitamin-b6-info.html (322 words)

	Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University
		The human requirement for another vitamin, niacin, can be met in part by the conversion of the dietary amino acid, tryptophan, to niacin, as well as through dietary intake.
		It is presently unclear whether marginal B vitamin deficiencies, which are relatively common in the elderly, contribute to age-associated declines in cognitive function or whether both result from processes associated with aging and/or disease.
		Vitamin B6 itself is considered safe during pregnancy, and has been used in pregnant women without any evidence of fetal harm (19).
	lpi.oregonstate.edu /infocenter/vitamins/vitaminB6 (2828 words)

	Vitamin B6 Information
		Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine, is an essential vitamin to aid in the formation of healthy red blood cells and supports more vital bodily functions than any other vitamin.
		Vitamin B6 is also responsible for the manufacture of hormones, red blood cells, neurotransmitters, enzymes, and prostaglandins.
		Vitamin B6 is also effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, premenstrual syndrome, night leg cramps, allergies, asthma, and arthritis.
	www.healthandfitnessforums.com /vitaminb6.html (405 words)

	VITAMIN B6
		Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin and excreted within 8 hours after ingestion and like the other B vitamins, needs to be replaced by whole foods or supplements.
		Vitamin B6 is involved in more than 60 different enzymes in the body and involved in the metabolism of protein, carbohydrates, and fats.
		Vitamin B6 is effective in the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome and related disorders in patients with vitamin B6 deficiency.
	www.hankintatukku.com /V-B6.html (767 words)

	Vitamin B6 - pyridoxine information page. All about vitamin B6 (also known as pyridoxine) and the role it plays in your ...
		Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine is part of the B group vitamins and is water-soluble and is required for both mental and physical health.
		Pyridoxine should be taken together with the entire B group vitamins, and in supplementation the quantity of B6 should be nearly the same as B2, as the B 2 is needed to activate the Pyridoxine.
		Enemy of vitamin B6 Pyridoxine is sensitive to sunlight, cooking and processing Cortisone is known to impair the absorption of pyridoxine.
	www.anyvitamins.com /vitamin-b6-pyridoxine-info.htm (734 words)

	Vitamin B6 - Vitacost (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		Vitamin B6 is the master vitamin for processing amino acids—the building blocks of all proteins and some hormones.
		Vitamin B6 helps to make and take apart many amino acids and is also needed to make the hormones, serotonin, melatonin, and dopamine.
		Vitamin B6 aids in the formation of several neurotransmitters and is therefore an essential nutrient in the regulation of mental processes and possibly mood.
	www.vitacost.com /science/hn/Supp/Vitamin_B6.htm (1017 words)

	Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B6 performs a wide variety of functions in your body and is essential for your good health.
		Unfortunately, clinical trials have failed to support any significant benefit of using vitamin B6 One recent study indicated that a sugar pill was as likely to relieve symptoms of PMS as vitamin B6 In addition, vitamin B6 toxicity has been seen in increasing numbers of women taking vitamin B6 supplements for PMS.
		The DV for vitamin B6 is 2.0 milligrams (mg).
	www.discount-vitamins-herbs.net /vitamin_b6.htm (1661 words)

	Healthy Foods that Contain Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B6 is commonly referred to as pyridoxine.
		The more protein you eat, the more vitamin B6 you need, since vitamin B6 is necessary for a number of steps in the metabolism of amino acids that make up protein.
		Because vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that does not get stored in your fat tissues, there is little chance that you can consume toxic levels of vitamin B6 from whole foods.
	drbenkim.com /nutrient-b6.html (525 words)

	AUTISM RESEARCH INSTITUTE
		However, despite the remarkably consistent findings in the research on the use of vitamin B6 in the treatment of autism, and despite its being immeasurably safer than any of the drugs used for autistic children, there are at present very few practitioners who use it or advocate its use in the treatment of autism.
		At the end of the four-month trial it was clear that vitamin B6 was the most important of the four vitamins we had investigated, and that in some cases it brought about remarkable improvement.
		Additionally, they have done several studies in which the effects of the vitamin B6 and/or the magnesium on the brain electrical activity of the patients was analyzed.
	www.autism.org /vitb6.html (1309 words)

	Vitamin B6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		Vitamin B6 supplement is thought to help with the assimilation of fat and protein.
		This supplement of Vitamin B6 is essential for healthy red blood cells, metabolism, digestive system and the nervous system.
		Vitamin B6 cannot be stored by the body, and so requires daily replenishment.
	www.dplan.co.uk /Supplements/VitaminB6 (101 words)

	Vitamin B6
		in the case of isoniazid appears to be accounted for by the reaction of the vitamin with the drug, thus lowering its tissue level and its neurotoxicity.
		The mechanism of this putative effect may be accounted for, in part, by the participation of pyridoxal 5'-phosphate as a coenzyme in the synthesis of the neurotransmitters serotonin and dopamine.
		Supplementation with the vitamin in elderly subjects has produced significant improvement in immune function as determined by a number of laboratory measures, including lymphocyte proliferative responses to both T- and B-cell mitogens.
	www.pdrhealth.com /drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/vit_0215.shtml (4450 words)

	VITAMIN B6
		The commercial vitamin form, pyridoxine hydrochloride, has the hydrochloride added for stability and increased shelf life.
		To summarize the chemistry, which I hope isn't too complicated, pyridoxine has to go through two steps to form P 5-P. In the first step, it is phosphorylated, and remember, pyridoxine is not the preferred form for the kinase.
		Both conditions were early examples of medical use of a vitamin to potentiate the activity of a genetically weak enzyme.
	www.nutrition4health.org /NOHAnews/NNSp99B6.html (1914 words)

	Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B6 is actually a group of three substances: pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine.
		Vitamin B6 is fairly stable to heat but may be lost in cooking water.
		Vitamin B6 is rapidly converted in the body to the coenzymes pyridoxal phosphate and pyridoxamine phosphate.
	www.vitaminuk.com /pages/articles/vitaminb6.htm (303 words)

	Vitamin B6
		Vitamin B6 (also known as Pyridoxine) is involved in most bodily functions.
		Vitamin B6 is given to patients who overdose on Isoniazid (a drug used to treat Tuberculosis) and to treat nervous system disorders and anemia associated with use of this drug.
		Since this vitamin is water-soluble and not stored in the body, it is important an adequate amount is either consumed through food or supplements.
	www.spineuniverse.com /displayarticle.php/article961.html (410 words)

	Vitamin B6
		(The vitamin used to be prescribed as a palliative for water retention and other symptoms of
		All three are under intense study and should make headlines over the next few years.
		Food labels are not required to report vitamin B
	www.dietpower.com /help/diet/vitamin_b6.htm (479 words)

	Vitamin B6, Plasma
		Evaluation is complicated by the knowledge that some individuals have an unusually high requirement for vitamin B
		The vitamin is synthesized by plants and many microorganisms but not by the higher animals.
		Deficiency of this vitamin has been implicated in a wide variety of clinical conditions.
	www.labcorp.com /datasets/labcorp/html/chapter/mono/sc021400.htm (668 words)

	Vitamin Drink, Vitamin Cottage, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin Warehouse (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		Vitamin Drink, Vitamin Cottage, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B1, Vitamin Warehouse
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	biroga.info /ymra02/vitamin.html (1025 words)

	Vitamin B6 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-08-11)
		is common, this is one vitamin that is probably worth taking as insurance.
		This vitamin is also widely recommended for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and asthma, but there is little evidence that it is effective for either use.
		In analogy to its proposed use in pregnancy and PMS, vitamin B6 has been tried as a treatment to reduce side effects of oral contraceptives.
	www.al-hikmah.org /vitamin-b6.asp (1469 words)

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