vitamin b6

Question 1

What is vitamin B6 also known as?

Answer 1

Pyridoxine

Vitamin B6 has several forms, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine.

Question 2

What is one of the main functions of vitamin B6?

Answer 2

Acts as a cofactor for neurotransmitter production

It converts tryptophan to dopamine, glutamate to GABA, assists with the production of tyrosine, and converts histidine to histamine.

Question 3

List some functions of vitamin B6.

Answer 3

• Builds red blood cells
• Supports neurotransmitter production
• Regulates hormones

Question 4

What are some dietary sources of vitamin B6?

Answer 4

• Animal proteins (meat, fish, egg)
• Nuts and seeds
• Leafy greens

Question 5

What are signs of vitamin B6 deficiency?

Answer 5

• Cracks in the corner of the mouth
• Fatigue
• Depression
• Low mood
• Macrocytic anemia
• Neurological symptoms

Question 6

What are the three main forms of vitamin B6?

Answer 6

• Pyridoxine
• Pyridoxal
• Pyridoxamine

Question 7

What is the active form of vitamin B6?

Answer 7

Pyridoxal 5 phosphate

Question 8

True or False: Pyridoxine is involved in the conversion of histidine to histamine.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

Fill in the blank: Vitamin B6 is used for _______.

Answer 9

[hormone regulation]

Question 10

does B6 assist with the meabolism of fatty acids any glycogen

Answer 10

YES