Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It is part of the vitamin B complex, which is important for converting food into energy and for maintaining healthy skin, hair, and eyes.
Sources of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 can be found in a variety of foods, including:
Red bloodcell production: It is involved in the production of hemoglobin, which carries oxygen in the blood.
Deficiency and Overdose
A deficiency of vitamin B6 can lead to symptoms such as anemia, weakened immune function, dermatitis, and neurological problems. On the other hand, an overdose of vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage and numbness in the extremities.
Recommended Intake
The recommended dietary allowances (RDAs) for vitamin B6 are as follows:
Represent data in graphical displays to reveal patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows, day and night, and the seasonal appearance of some stars in the night sky.
Earth’s Systems
Students who demonstrate understanding can:
Develop a model using an example to describe ways the geosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, and/or atmosphere interact.