In the 'Lab Values - Nutrients' section of our in-depth questionnaire we ask the following question about your B6 level:
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Vitamin - B6 (pyridoxine). Unit: ng/mL [nmol/L]
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...indicates |
...and suggests |
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"Don't know" |
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"Confirmed deficiency in the past" |
History of B6 deficiency |
A symptom |
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"Under 4 [16] (low)" |
Low B6 levels |
A symptom |
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"4 to 18 [16-73] (normal)" |
Normal B6 levels |
A symptom |
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"Over 18 [73] (elevated)" |
High B6 levels |
A symptom |
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Your answer will affect the likelihoods of the conditions below.
Any answers in green reduce the likelihood of the condition.
GLOSSARY
Milliliter (mL)
0.001 or one thousandth of a liter.
mol (mmol, nmol, pmol, umol)
Mole. The amount of a substance that contains as many atoms, molecules, ions, or other elementary units as the number of atoms in 0.012 kilograms of carbon 12. The number is 6.0225 × 10^23, or Avogadro's number. Also called gram molecule.
mmol: millimole: 0.001 or one thousandth of a mole.
umol: micromole: 0.000001 or one millionth of a mole.
nmol: nanomole: 0.000000001 or one billionth of a mole.
pmol: picomole: 0.000000000001 or one trillionth of a mole.
Nanogram (ng)
0.000000001 or a billionth of a gram.
Pyridoxine
A B-complex vitamin that plays a role as a coenzyme in the breakdown and utilization of carbohydrates, fats and proteins. It facilitates the release of glycogen for energy from the liver and muscles. It also participates in the utilization of energy in the brain and nervous tissue and is essential for the regulation of the central nervous system.
Vitamin B6 (B6, B-6)
Influences many body functions including regulating blood glucose levels, manufacturing hemoglobin and aiding the utilization of protein, carbohydrates and fats. It also aids in the function of the nervous system.
Last updated: May 10, 2007
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