Tag Archives: vitamin B6

Vitamin B6, Methionine Linked to Lower Risk for Lung Cancer

Posted on July 25, 2010 by wngai

According to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, serum levels of vitamin B6 and amino acid, methionine, were inversely associated with risk for lung cancer.  The study was conducted among ~400,000 participants in 10 … Continue reading →

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Vitamins B6, B12 May Protect Against Depression in Older Adults

Posted on July 25, 2010 by wngai

A recently published study showed that high intakes of vitamins B6 and B12 might reduce the risk of depressive symptoms in older adults.  The study evaluated the dietary intakes and the incidence of depression in 3503 adults who are at … Continue reading →

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Folate and Vitamin B6 Lower Cardiovascular Risk

Posted on May 9, 2010 by wngai

According to a study published in the April 15 online version of Stroke, dietary intakes of folate and vitamin B6 reduce the risk of mortality from stroke and any cardiovascular disease in women and reduce the risk of heart failure … Continue reading →

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Vitamin B6 might reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Posted on March 22, 2010 by wngai

Not all vitamins are created equal. While vitamins such as vitamins C has not been shown to prevent cancer, a meta-analysis published in the March 17, 2010 issue of JAMA indicated that intake of vitamin B6 might be associated with … Continue reading →

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