Products with vitamin B6

In order for the body to carry out the correct exchange of amino acids with the subsequent construction of proteins, it is necessary to ensure the supply of vitamin B6. The component is water-soluble and has a crystalline consistency. During heat treatment, it almost does not disintegrate, but it is excreted from the body in 8 hours and disintegrates from sun exposure. Therefore, it is very important to constantly consume foods rich in vitamin B6.

The benefits of vitamin B6

Vitamin B6 is understood as several pyridoxine derivatives: pyridoxamine, pyridoxinal, pyridoxine. The components interact closely and are necessary for the synthesis of antibodies, red blood cells. Substances are readily soluble in alcoholic liquids, but do not interact with ethers and fatty media. It does not oxidize in air.

Vitamin is involved in many chemical reactions in the body:

• participates in protein and fat metabolism;
• neutralizes the action of oxalic acid to prevent the occurrence of its combination with calcium, which settle in the kidneys like sand;
• helps to remove excess fluid from the body.

Regular intake of vitamin B6 is especially important for women. It helps to restore disturbed hormonal background, reduces the negative effects of PMS on the psyche of a woman, reduces the consequences of taking oral contraceptives. With regular use of the vitamin, the risk of cancer is reduced.

It is found in many skin and hair care products. It helps to slow down the aging process, improves the tone of the dermis, and strengthens the hair follicles. Pyridoxine is essential for the production of serotonin, a unique hormone for happiness and good mood.

When the need for this vitamin in the body is satisfied, bad cholesterol does not accumulate on the walls of blood vessels, and the likelihood of atherosclerosis is reduced. The walls of blood vessels are strengthened, their elasticity increases.

The component normalizes the assimilation of potassium and sodium, makes the work of nerve cells stable, and activates hematopoiesis.

When consuming a large amount of foods rich in this vitamin for a short period of time, you can get slimming effect... The component activates fat burning while maintaining proper nutrition.

Pregnant women are shown to consume large amounts of this vitamin, which is necessary for the production of red blood cells and neurotransmitters that direct nerve impulses. As a result, the baby's brain and nervous system will develop. Vitamin B6 has a calming effect that relieves the tone of the uterine muscles and relief of manifestations of toxicosis, relieving nausea and vomiting.

The average intake of this vitamin is 0.3-1.6 mg for children, at least 2.5 mg for adults and up to 6 mg during pregnancy. With good bowel function, the vitamin can be synthesized in it. Vitamin brings the greatest benefit to the body in conjunction with vitamins B2 and B5.

With a shortage of this vitamin in the body, there is observed: sleep disturbance and depressive conditions, conjunctivitis, stomatitis, anemia, anxiety and increased irritability. With a lack of this component, problems arise with the pancreas, skin diseases. Immunity decreases, more often there is a disease with viral infections and colds.

What foods contain vitamin B6

You can get this necessary component from plant and animal raw materials. The maximum amount of the component is found in yeast cells, liver.

Plant sources include:

• bananas;
• potatoes;
• unrefined cereal seeds;
• broccoli;
• garlic;
• asparagus;
• melon;
• nuts;
• soy.

Animal sources include:

• red meat;
• boiled and raw eggs;
• milk products;
• kidneys;
• tuna;
• a heart.

To get more useful food, bake vegetables in foil, and add bran and nuts to baked goods. Canned vegetables will retain no more than 30% of the original pyridoxine. When choosing recipes, give preference to those that will preserve vitamin B6.