What Is It?
Vitamin B6 helps in formation of new skin cells and functioning of Red blood cells.
Why is it important?
Pyridoxine is involved in brain development during pregnancy and infancy as well as immune function and is also required for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It is also important for optimal health and may even prevent and treat chronic diseases. Vitamin B6 deficiency may lead to seizures in the young ones and include anemia.
How much is needed?
1 – 3 years old
0.9 mg/ day
4 – 6 years old
1.2 mg/ day
7 – 9 years old
1.5 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Boys
2 mg/ day
10 – 12 years Girls
1.9 mg/ day
Which foods is it sourced from?
Maize
100 gms
0.45 mg
Banana
100 gms
0.5 mg
Drumsticks leaves
100 gms
0.9 mg
Chicken, liver
100 gms
1 mg
