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Vitamin B6
Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary
Vitamin B6 is a nutrient vitamin — Vitamin for metabolism and red blood cells
Also: Pyridoxine
What it does
Vitamin for metabolism and red blood cells
Where you'll see it
infant formula, foods
What the research says
Deficiency causes seizures, depression, mental confusion
Benefits
Coenzyme for over 100 enzymes; helps brain chemicals
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): deficiency is known to cause depression and mental confusion