Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is especially important for regulating moods and also helps to prevent mental fatigue. This water soluble vitamin plays a key role in producing serotonin (the feel good neurotransmitter) and dopamine in the brain. Vitamin B 6 supports the body in making hemoglobin which carries energy boosting oxygen to the brain which could also improve memory.
Benefits Include:
- Maintains healthy brain function
- Key role in synthesizing antibodies needed to fight disease
- Maintains normal nerve function
- Supports neurotransmitters such as dopamine and serotonin
- Aids in forming red blood cells
Food Sources Include:
- Cereal grains
- Legumes
- Vegetables (Carrots, Spinach, Peas, Potatoes)
- Milk
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Fish
- Liver
- Meat
