2023-06-15 15:29:58
Vitamin B6 is an important vitamin. Vitamin B6 supports metabolism, blood production, the nervous system, endocrine system and your immune system. Very important, but what does vitamin B6 contain?
How do I get vitamin B6?
Fortunately, a vitamin B6 deficiency hardly occurs in the Netherlands. A vitamin B6 deficiency can occur more quickly in people with liver, kidney, digestive or autoimmune diseases and overweight, but also in alcohol abuse, smoking or pregnancy. But if you eat healthy and varied, you can easily get enough vitamin B6. Which foods contain vitamin B6?
What does vitamin B6 contain?
1. Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are full of vitamin B6. In one hundred grams of sunflower seeds contains 1.35 milligrams of B6. You can add sunflower seeds to a pasta, salad or sandwich. In addition to extra vitamin B6, sunflower seeds also provide extra flavor.
2. Brown rice
Since it cutting season is this a good one: brown rice contains 0.65 milligrams of vitamin B6 per 100 grams.
3. Pistachios
These nuts are not only tasty, they are also a good source of vitamin B6. One hundred grams of pistachios is good for 1.2 milligrams of vitamin B6.
4. Avocado
An avocado contains a lot of fiber, good fats and vitamins, including vitamin B6. Avocado is delicious in salads, smoothies or on a toasted sandwich. One hundred grams of avocado contains 0.4 milligram of vitamin B6.
5. Turkey
Turkey is also a good choice if you want to get more vitamin B6. It contains 0.5 mg of vitamin B6 per 100 grams. You can just buy turkey in slices, ideal.
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