Spotlight on Vitamins : Vitamin B6

What is Vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6 or PRYIDOXINE plays a role in the creation of antibodies in the immune system. This vitamin helps maintain normal nerve function and acts in the formation of red blood cells. Vitamin B6 is also required for the chemical reactions of proteins. The higher the protein intake, the more need there is for Vitamin B6.

Signs you are low on Vitamin B6 :
Too little Vitamin B6 in the diet can cause dizziness, nausea, confusion, irritability and convulsions.

Fruits with high Vitamin B6 content :
1. Avocado - 0.517mg of Vitamin B6
2. Banana - 0.433mg of Vitamin B6
3. Breadfruit - 0.22mg of Vitamin B6
4. Cherimoya - 0.411mg of Vitamin B6
5. Dates - 0.243mg of Vitamin B6

Vegetables with high Vitamin B6 content :
1. Lima Beans - 0.303mg of Vitamin B6
2. Okra - 0.299mg of Vitamin B6
3. Peas - 0.346mg of Vitamin B6
4. Potato - 0.538mg of Vitamin B6
5. Spirulina (Seaweed) - 0.408mg of Vitamin B6