Oral contraceptives, thiazide diuretics, penicillin and alcohol deplete B6. Deficiency results in anemia, depression, lethargy, nervousness, water retention, and skin lesions. A primary part of DNA synthesis and red blood cell formation. Involved in all immune responses. A specific in blocking sulfite-induced asthma.
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Energizes, relieves fatigue, depression, hangover, and poor concentration. Supplied largely animal food sources, B12 is often deficient for vegetarians, and deficiency can take five or more years to appear after body stores have been depleted. Deficiency results in anemia, nervous system degeneration, dizziness, heart palpitations, and unhealthy weight loss. Needed for the body to therapeutically use folacin, B12 and pantothenic acid. Oral supplementation has shown good results in controlling hair loss, dermatitis, eczema, dandruff and seborrheic scalp problems.