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• Potassium (K)
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• Selenium (Se)
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• Sodium (Na)
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• Sulfur (S)
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• Zinc (Zn)
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Vitamin B6

Vitamin B6, also referred to as Pyridoxine, is another in the family of B vitamins. Common sources of Vitamin B6 are chicken, fish, liver, kidney, pork, eggs, milk, wheatgerm, brown rice, soybeans, oats, whole wheat products, peanuts and walnuts. Like other B group vitamins, Vitamin B6 is vital in the following bodily functions - in releasing energy from food, healthy functioning of the cardiovascular, nervous and immune systems, metabolism of proteins, production of hormones and the healthy functioning and regeneration of cells.

There are some groups in society that could suffer from Vitamin B6 deficiencies. They include the old, the young, people who are dieting and alcoholics. A Vitamin B6 deficiency can cause the following symptoms and can affect every part of the body. Symptoms of Vitamin B6 deficiency include:

Effects on the brain and nervous system - If you don't have enough Vitamin B6 in your diet, you could feel irritability, weakness, drowsiness, depression and poor appetite. It also leads to a weakening of the immune system.

Effects on the cardiovascular system - If you have a deficiency of Vitamin B6 in your diet, then you increase your chances of heart disease, as well as possibly causing damage to artery walls.

Effects on the skin - A deficiency of Vitamin B6 can also lead to swollen and cracked red lips. It can lead to inflammation of the skin around the nose and eyes.

Effects on pregnant women - Pregnant women need to ensure that they have sufficient Vitamin B6 in their diet. Whilst also possible affecting your babies development, a deficiency of B6 can also lead to you retaining water and exacerbate symptoms of morning sickness.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome - There have been some studies done that suggest a deficiency of Vitamin B6 could inflame and help cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a disorder that causes pain and inflammation in the hands and wrists.

Whilst it is not common, it is possible to cause nerve damage by having a toxic level of Vitamin B6 in the body. Symptoms of Vitamin B6 toxicity include tingling, lack of muscle coordination and an inability to walk. Other symptoms of high Vitamin B6 intake include rashes and sun sensitivity.