Vitamin B6

Alternative names:

deficiency - vitamin B6 (pyridoxine); pyridoxine; vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) deficiency

Definition:

A water-soluble vitamin; part of the vitamin B complex.

Functions:

Vitamin B-6 plays a role in the synthesis of antibodies in the immune system. It helps maintain normal brain function and acts in the formation of red blood cells. It is also required for the chemical reactions of proteins. The higher the protein intake, the more the need for vitamin B6.