Vitamin B 6

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6818dfc3.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=125 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6828dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>WILLOWBROOK</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#336699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>   |   </B><B> </B></FONT><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="WILLOWBROOK"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="id445.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supplements"><U><B>Supplements</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="id439.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Health and Nutrition"><U><B>Health-Nutrition</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id445.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supplements"><U>Supplements</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id497.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Biotin"><U>Biotin</U></A>   |   <A 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body functions, including proper growth, and the maintenance of almost all body structures. </div> <bR> <div> It has an effect on both physical and mental health.</div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="536" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="530"><div> <B>How Vitamin B6 can help</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps assimilate proteins and fats</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Needed for healthy blood and blood vessels</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Aids in the production of red blood cells and antibodies</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps with symptoms caused by PMS</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May help prevent coronary heart disease</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May help prevent oxalate kidney stones</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May reduce the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel syndrome</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Acts as a mild natural diuretic</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps reduce night muscle spasm, leg cramps and numbness of the hands </B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Symptoms of deficiency may include</B></div> <div> Skin eruptions, nervousness, depression, irritability, insomnia, loss of appetite, anemia, dizziness, numbness, pins and needles, weakness, fatigue </div> <bR> <div> <B>Natural sources</B></div> <div> Eggs, meat, fish (especially herring and salmon), chicken, spinach, carrots, peas, cabbage, cantaloupe, wheat germ, brewers yeast, soy products, peanuts, walnuts, sunflower seeds, brown rice. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="479" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="473"><div> <B>Important</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 116 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="116" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="471"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">It should be noted that although vitamin B6 is found in almost all foods (the foods listed above are some of those with the highest levels), it appears that much of this B6 is not absorbed. In addition B6 is easily lost in food processing.It is thought that as much as 70% of the B6 found in food could be lost in this way.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Smoking lowers the body’s B6 levels.</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="471"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Oral contraceptives, some prescription drugs and a high protein diet can increase your bodies need for B6.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="433" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="423"><div> Disclaimer: The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific studies or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescribed medications.</div> <div> Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>