Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 is the master vitamin for processing amino acids and the building block of all proteins and some hormones. Vitamin B6 is an essential nutrient in the regulation of mental process and mood. It has been know to improve glucose tolerance.
Vitamin B6 also called pyridoxine, this essential vitamin is an effective treatment for a multitude of conditions. In recent years, pyridoxine has received much attention for its role in reducing levels of detrimental homocysteine, which is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Homocysteine levels often increase with weight loss, and vitamin B6 supplementation during this period protects against increased homocysteine production during weight reduction. Furthermore, overweight and obese children consume less of this vitamin for breakfast as compared with children who are normal weight and this may increase the risk of obesity.
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