Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6

Occurence in the
body/Functions:
Vitamin Part of coenzymes for oxidation/
B3 reduction reactions, release of
energy, biosynthesis of fatty acids
FOOD
SOURCES
 Foods rich in animal
proteins such as:
- liver and organ meats
- lean meats
- fish
- poultry
 Whole grains
 Nuts and legumes
 Avocados
 Mushrooms
 Deficiency Signs
and Symptoms
Pellagra
Pigmented dermatitis
Inflammation of mucuos membranes
Diarrhea
Weakness
Depression
Flushing, burning of Abnormal heart
hands and face.
Vitamin B3 rhythm

Nausea Toxic Exacerbation of gout

.
Vomiting Effects Glucose intolerance.

Abnormal blood chemistries

Diarrhea
 Occurence in the
body/Functions:
Vitamin Cofactor for many enzymes in
B6 metabolism of protein and amino
acids; functions in hemoglobin
synthesis
FOOD
SOURCES
 Liver and other
organs
 Pork
 Poultry
 Egg yolk
 Whole grains
 Fortified cereals
 Salmon
 Banana
 Deficiency Signs
and Symptoms
Anemia
Irritability
Convulsions
Depression
Skin lesions
Seborrhoic dermatitis
Glossitis
 Skin sores Sensitivity to light

Nerve problems/ Numbness

loss of control

Vitamin B6
. Toxic
Effects
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