B6
Essential nutrient type
B6 is vitamin B6, one of the B-complex vitamins essential for protein metabolism, immune function, and brain development.
It appears in foods like poultry, fish, potatoes, and bananas.
Deficiency can cause anemia and skin disorders.
Often seen on supplement labels: Take one B6 tablet daily.
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
- homocysteineMethionine breakdown product
tryptophan · hemoglobin · protein synthesis · dopamine · GABA · transamination · decarboxylation · cofactor
Birds raised for food
- fishGilled aquatic vertebrate
- potatoesEdible underground tubers
- chickpeasBeige edible legumes
- bananasCurved yellow fruit
fortified cereals · salmon · tuna · turkey · beef liver · pistachios · sunflower seeds · avocado
Red cell deficiency
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- glossitisTongue inflammation disorder
- confusionMental disorientation or bewilderment
depression · numbness · tingling · irritability · fatigue · sideroblastic anemia
Body's defensive capability
- cognitive functionBrain's information-processing abilities
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- lactationMammary gland secretion
- morning sicknessPregnancy-related nausea
inflammation · carpal tunnel syndrome · mood regulation · brain development · heart health · PMS relief · energy levels
coenzyme
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- serotoninMood-regulating brain chemical
homocysteine · tryptophan · hemoglobin · protein synthesis · dopamine · GABA · transamination · decarboxylation · cofactor · PLP
poultry
Birds raised for food
bananas · fortified cereals · salmon · tuna · turkey · beef liver · pistachios · sunflower seeds · avocado · spinach
anemia
Red cell deficiency
- dermatitisInflammation of the skin
- convulsionsInvoluntary muscular contractions
- glossitisTongue inflammation disorder
confusion · depression · numbness · tingling · irritability · fatigue · sideroblastic anemia
immune function
Body's defensive capability
- cognitive functionBrain's information-processing abilities
- pregnancyCarrying developing offspring
- lactationMammary gland secretion
morning sickness · inflammation · carpal tunnel syndrome · mood regulation · brain development · heart health · PMS relief · energy levels
- vitaminasB12
- Micronutrientsvitamins, minerals, vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin C
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
- supplementsmultivitamins, multivitamin, vitamin, minerals, fish oil
- vitaminsvitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin C
- poultry and game nutritionprotein, iron, zinc, vitamins, B vitamins
Sight-supporting micronutrient
vitamin D · vitamin E · vitamin K · fat-soluble vitamins · retinol
- vitamin B6Sixth numbered essential micronutrient