Vitamin B6 can prevenmt and resolve some forms of anaemia

the link between vitamin b6 and anaemia

Vitamin B6 plays a crucial role in preventing some types of anaemia because it’s essential for the production of haemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen.

• B6 is involved in the synthesis of heme, the iron-containing component of hemoglobin

• A deficiency in B6 can lead to microcytic anaemia, characterised by smaller-than-normal red blood cells and symptoms like fatigue, weakness and shortness of breath

• While iron and vitamin B12 are commonly associated with anaemia, adequate B6 is also vital for healthy red blood cell production and optimal oxygen transport throughout the body

helfpul testing

Testing for vitamin B6, folate, B12, along with total iron, ferritin, TIBC, red blood cells, haemoglobin, and other markers can help identify why attempts to overcome anaemia may not be working!