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PYRIDOXINE (vitamin B6, pyridoxal, pyridoxine, pyridoxamine)
| Benefits | Aids in lowering homocysteine levels and may reduce the risk of heart diseaseHelps convert tryptophan to niacin and serotonin, a neurotransmitter that plays key roles in sleep, appetite, and moods. Helps make red blood cells Influences cognitive abilities and immune function |
| Good Food Sources | Meat, fish, poultry, legumes, tofu and other soy products, potatoes, noncitrus fruits such as bananas and watermelons |
| Recommended Daily Allowance | 31–50 years old: M: 1.3 mg, W: 1.3 mg; 51+ years old: M: 1.7 mg, W: 1.5 mg |
| Upper Limit per day | 100 mg |
| Did You Know? | Many people don’t get enough of this nutrient. |