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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 is particularly important to thyroid health, without it the thyroid gland can’t use iodine to make thyroid hormones. People with either hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism can be deficient in B6.
Low B6 levels result in muscle weakness. B6 helps balance mood, maintain energy levels, and detoxify the liver. It can reduce side effects from radiation treatments. The RDA for B6 is 1.3mg for both men and women.
Sources of B6 are:
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Breakfast cereal fortified with B6
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Lean meat, fish, and poultry
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Pistachio nuts
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Sunflower seeds
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Sesame seeds
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Pinto beans
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Avacado
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Blackstrap molasses
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B6 can be taken individually or as part of B-complex. For most people, a B-complex 50 or B-complex 100 is a better choice than an individual supplement because all the B vitamins are properly balanced.
People who are sensitive to B3(niacin) should avoid B-complexes. People who are prone to mania, have anxiety disorders, or high blood pressure should avoid B3 and, therefore, B complexes.