GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

VITAMINS MINERALS COENZYMES AND DEFICIENCY DISEASES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vitamin B6 is
A
Thiamin
B
Cobalin
C
Pyridoxine
D
Riboflavin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin found naturally in many foods, as well as added to foods and supplements. Pyridoxal 5’ phosphate (PLP) is the active coenzyme form and most common measure of B6 blood levels in the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vitamin B6 deficiency may present with seizures, mental status changes, normocytic anemia, a nonspecific pruritic rash, cheilitis, glossitis, and depression.

Detailed explanation-3: -Pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine are all forms of vitamin B6. It’s found in certain foods and also made in a lab. Vitamin B6 is needed for the proper function of sugars, fats, and proteins in the body. It’s also necessary for the development of the brain, nerves, skin, and many other parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -VITAMIN B6 (VAHY tuh min B6) prevents and treats low levels of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) in your body. Vitamin B6 plays an important role in maintaining the health of your brain, immune system, and nervous system.

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