Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 plays a significant role in the synthesis of melatonin, which is the hormone regulating sleep onset and wakefulness. Normal levels of melatonin in the body can also help with management and control of anxiety. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can affect synthesis of melatonin in the body, which can result in difficulty falling sleep, insomnia, and episodes of anxiety. Adequate levels of vitamin [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 is needed for production of DNA in the various cells present in the different organs of the body. Thus, vitamin B6 plays an important role in cell multiplication, which helps to replace old and damaged cells with young and active cells, thus preserving the function. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can lead to compromised cell replication, whereby, replacement of old and damaged cells [...]

Patient/caregiver was instructed upon therapeutic uses of vitamin B6 as follows: Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the synthesis of neurotransmitters, which are chemicals helping with conduction of nerve impulses from one nerve cell to another. These neurotransmitters in the brain and nervous system must be closely regulated and balanced, as they are essential in regulating mood and behavior. Deficiency of vitamin B6 can result in compromised synthesis of these neurotransmitters. Low levels of these [...]

Patient/caregiver was educated on anemia and causes of anemia as follows: Anemia is a condition in which, a patient is deficient on healthy red blood cells. Red blood cells perform the task of carrying oxygen and nutrients to all the living body tissues. Low red blood cell count can lead to deficient oxygen and nutrient transport to the tissues. Anemia can be short term or long term, based on the pathology. Short term anemia can [...]