Pyridoxine B6

Question 1

Sources

Answer 1

-meat
-fish
-eggs
-breakfast cereals

Question 2

Functions

Answer 2

-involved in metabolism of amino acids inc the conversion of tryptophan to niacin in the liver
-formation of haemoglobin- B6, iron and folate- make red blood cells
-plays a role in nervous system- focuses on creation of an important group of messaging molecules- animes

Question 3

Deficiency

Answer 3

-may occur as a complication of disease, drug effects or alcoholism
-skin disorders have been associated with a deficiency- eczema and dermatitis
-nerve related disorders, eg convulsions and seizures

Question 4

Excess

Answer 4

-potentially dangerous- can affect sensory and nerve function

Question 5

Bioavailability

Answer 5

-canning of veg- 60-80%
-freezing of fruits- 15%
-more acidic, the more retention