Vitamin B6 is a family of chemically-related compounds including pyridoxamine and pyridoxal which, are found in animal products and pyridoxine which is found in plants and fortified foods and supplements. Vitamin B6 is used in various aspects of the body such as, the metabolism, the cardiovascular system, the immune system, hormones and hormone development and the nervous system. Having the proper levels of vitamin B6 can help to improve the body’s glucose tolerance, help to treat atherosclerosis, alleviate premenstrual syndrome and help to treat morning sickness in pregnant women.
Vitamin B6
Proper levels of vitamin B6 may improve the body’s blood-glucose levels, treat atherosclerosis, and alleviate PMS.