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Vitamin B6 - Coggle Diagram
Vitamin B6
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PROPERTIES
destroyed by oxygen, alkalis and light
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BIOLOGICAL FUNCTIONS
- aids metabolism of carbs, proteins and fats
- relieves symptoms PMT and nausea in early pregnancy
- supports healthy nerve activity
- prevents pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy in babies
EFFECTS OF DEFICIENCY
- tiredness and irritability
- -PMT symptoms eg: mood swings, irritabilty, depression, anxiety and bloating -nausea during pregnancy
- delayed nerve impulses leading to cognitive impairment eg: memory loss and disorientation
- convulsions and seizures in young babies
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