Is a water soluble vitamin

Seven forms are seen

1.)   Pyridoxal
2.)   Pyridoxal 5′-phosphate
3.)   Pyridoxine
4.)   Pyridoxine 5′-phosphate
5.)   Pyridoxamine
6.)   Pyridoxamine 5′-phosphate
7.)   4-pyridoxic acid

Food Sources

   -    Meats
   -    Whole grains
   -    Many vegetables
   -    Nuts

Functions:

   -    Pyridoxal phosphate is active form of B6
   -    Macronutrient synthesis and metabolism
   -    Histamine production
   -    Neurotransmitter production
   -    Coenzymes
   -    Amino Acid Metabolism
   -    Gluconeogenesis – which is the production of glucose from a non-carbohydrate
   -    Productions of lipids

*** – when cooking or processing large amount of vitamin is loss – sometimes more than 50%

Deficiencies
   -    Seborrhoeic dermatitis
   -    Cracks in lips
   -    Confusion
   -    Nerve pain
   -    others

Toxicity can occur and may lead to a numbness of nerves – temporary in most cases
         -     can only occur when supplements are taken
         -     no toxicity seen when dietary consumption is only source