Patient/caregiver was instructed upon indications for Pyridoxine supplementation as follows:
- Homocysteine is a toxic metabolite produced in the body from protein metabolism. Homocysteine produced in the body can be recycled and converted into useful proteins with the help of Pyridoxine. High homocysteine levels in the blood can be toxic and can contribute to elevated cholesterol, increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, and formation of blood clots. Elevated homocysteine levels in the blood can also result in early loss of bone, increasing risk for early onset of osteoporosis and fractures. Supplementation of Pyridoxine in deficient states can help control the levels of toxic metabolites and reduce the chances for hyperlipidemia, stroke, clot formation, and osteoporosis.
- Pyridoxine is present in various food sources and so, deficiency with Pyridoxine is relatively an uncommon finding. Deficiency with Pyridoxine is mostly experienced in individuals with history of malnutrition and supplementation of Pyridoxine in such individuals can help prevent symptoms of deficiency.
- Individuals can present with anemia and peripheral neuropathy, secondary to deficiency of Pyridoxine. Supplementation of Pyridoxine in such individuals can help prevent symptoms of deficiency.
- Pyridoxine plays a significant role in carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. Individuals with slower metabolism can benefit with supplementation of Pyridoxine, as it can help with boosting the body metabolism.
