Vitamin B6 Foods
Vitamin B6 Foods Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that is necessary to the formation of red blood cells. This B vitamin also helps convert tryptophan to niacin and serotonin and is involved in the metabolism of amino acids and fatty acids. Low levels of Vitamin B6 have been associated with depression and decreased immune and cognitive functions. Strict vegetarians should be particularly aware of their intake of Vitamin B6, since it appears that the plant forms of this vitamin are not as available to your body as those from animal sources. Here is a list of foods that are good sources of Vitamin B6. Click here for a printable copy of this list.
Water-soluble vitamins, as the name suggests, can be dissolved in water, so they are absorbed directly into your blood stream. They travel freely though the blood to the sites in your body where they are needed and any excess can be removed by the kidneys and excreted through the urine. Vitamins in foods can be destroyed by light, heat and oxygen. Storage methods and food preparation techniques will affect the amount retained by the foods. To minimize this problem, refrigerate produce in airtight containers, and during preparation, steam or cook vegetables lightly, avoiding high temperatures and extended cooking times whenever possible.
Note: The consumption of alcohol destroys Vitamin B6 and can be linked to an increased risk of heart disease.
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