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vitamin B6 |
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vitamin B6 [′vīd·ə·mən ¦bē¦siks] (biochemistry) A vitamin which exists as three chemically related and water-soluble forms found in food: pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine; dietary requirements and physiological activities are uncertain. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| The carbohydrates in honey help tryptophan get to the brain, and the banana's vitamin B6 aids in converting tryptophan to serotonin, which in turn makes you sleepy. About a week before your period, cut out salty foods, caffeine and chocolate, exercise moderately, and take 100 daily mg of vitamin B6 daily. In both males and females, iron, zinc, retinol, riboflavin, and vitamin B6 consumption were below the RDAs for at least 80% of both cases and controls. |
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