Vitamin B6 Chronic Inflammation?

New emerging studies may have

unearthed a connection between vitamin B6
intake and its influence on chronic
inflammation. Participants with lower levels
of circulating vitamin B6 showed higher
indications of chronic inflammation, while
subjects with highest levels of circulating
vitamin B6 related with lower levels.
Whats the Fuss?

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Vitamin B6 Chronic Inflammation?

Temporary Inflammation is a normal

and brief condition occurring after injury,
stress of trauma. It is normal in the sense
that it is immune systems response to
treating the area and getting it back to
normal. Chronic Inflammation however is a
sort of constant state of inflammation, and
has been linked as a risk factor to many
health problems such as Cardiovascular
Disease, Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes.

New emerging studies may have

unearthed a connection between vitamin B6
intake and its influence on chronic
inflammation. Participants with lower levels
of circulating vitamin B6 showed higher
indications of chronic inflammation, while
subjects with highest levels of circulating
vitamin B6 related with lower levels.

Research has also shown that vitamin

B6 may play a protective role against the
development of cancer (but will not prevent
it)3 Low levels of plasma vitamin B6 has been
associated with an increase in risk of certain
cancers.

Temporary Inflammation is a normal

and brief condition occurring after injury,
stress of trauma. It is normal in the sense
that it is immune systems response to
treating the area and getting it back to
normal. Chronic Inflammation however is a
sort of constant state of inflammation, and
has been linked as a risk factor to many
health problems such as Cardiovascular
Disease, Stroke and Type 2 Diabetes.

Source: Diet
While the mechanism of how vitamin
B6 relates to inflammation is unclear, it is
important to focus on obtaining this vitamin
through food as much as possible versus
supplement intake. A diet rich in nutrient
dense foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
provides not only vitamin B6 but other
essential vitamins and minerals.

Whats the Fuss?

Research has also shown that vitamin

B6 may play a protective role against the
development of cancer (but will not prevent
it)3 Low levels of plasma vitamin B6 has
been associated with an increase in risk of
certain cancers.
Source: Diet

While the mechanism of how vitamin

B6 relates to inflammation is unclear, it is
important to focus on obtaining this vitamin
through food as much as possible versus
supplement intake. A diet rich in nutrient
dense foods, such as fruits and vegetables,
provides not only vitamin B6 but other
essential vitamins and minerals.

Cancer Treatment Centers of America

14200 W. Fillmore St., Goodyear, AZ 85338
2012 Rising Tide

Recommended Dietary Allowance

(RDA): B6
1.3 mg daily for male and female ages 19-50
1.7 mg daily for males over 51 years, 1.5 mg
daily for females over 51 years
Source: Food

Nuts and Seeds: Peanuts, sunflower seeds,

cashews and hazelnuts, which contain 0.6mg
per serving
All make a good snack and can be added to
recipes.
Wholegrains and Bran: Whole-wheat bread,
cereals, bran and other whole grains, such as
quinoa.
A 1 cup serving of wheat germ contains 3mg!
Beans and Legumes: Chickpeas, lentils and
soybeans, kidney beans
A 1 cup serving of chickpeas packs in 1.1mg
(that is more than a 3 oz serving of Chicken
or Turkey)
Recommended Dietary Allowance
(RDA): B6

Meat: Chicken, Turkey, Beef and Pork

Three oz of roasted chicken contains up to
0.6 mg, and the same serving of turkey
contains 0.5 mg.
Easy salad toppings or sandwich stuffers.

1.3 mg daily for male and female ages 19-50

1.7 mg daily for males over 51 years, 1.5 mg
daily for females over 51 years

Fish: Tuna, Salmon, Halibut

A three oz serving of yellowfin tuna contains
0.9 mg, while the same amount of salmon
contains 0.6 mg. Halibut also contributes
0.45 mg.
Also simple salad toppers, and delicious
marinated and grilled.

Meat: Chicken, Turkey, Beef and Pork

Three oz of roasted chicken contains up to
0.6 mg, and the same serving of turkey
contains 0.5 mg.
Easy salad toppings or sandwich stuffers.

Vegetables: Bell peppers, Spinach, Potatoes,

Yams, Broccoli, Asparagus, Turnip greens
A cup of boiled potatoes packs 0.4 mg, and a
half a cup of spinach contains 0.1 mg.
A plus of vegetables: low in fat and packed
with other essential nutrients!

Source: Food

Fish: Tuna, Salmon, Halibut

A three oz serving of yellowfin tuna contains
0.9 mg, while the same amount of salmon
contains 0.6 mg. Halibut also contributes
0.45 mg.
Also simple salad toppers, and delicious
marinated and grilled.

Vegetables: Bell peppers, Spinach, Potatoes,

Yams, Broccoli, Asparagus, Turnip greens
A cup of boiled potatoes packs 0.4 mg, and a
half a cup of spinach contains 0.1 mg.
A plus of vegetables: low in fat and packed
with other essential nutrients!

Nuts and Seeds: Peanuts, sunflower seeds,

cashews and hazelnuts, which contain 0.6mg
per serving

All make a good snack and can be added to

recipes.
Wholegrains and Bran: Whole-wheat bread,
cereals, bran and other whole grains, such as
quinoa.
A 1 cup serving of wheat germ contains 3mg!
Beans and Legumes: Chickpeas, lentils and
soybeans, kidney beans
A 1 cup serving of chickpeas packs in 1.1mg
(that is more than a 3 oz serving of Chicken
or Turkey)