Vitamin B6, or Pyridoxine Helps the body use proteins, fats, and carbohydrates Maintains healthy skin Helps produce red blood cells and antibodies Recommended Dietary Allowances Children Ages 1 to 3: 0.5 mg Ages 4 to 8: 0.6 mg Ages 9 to 13: 1.0 mg Women Ages 14 to 18: 1.2 mg Ages 19 to 50: 1.3 mg Age 51 and older: 1.5 mg Men Ages 14 to 50: 1.3 mg Age 51 and older: 1.7 mg Pregnant women: 1.9 mg Nursing mothers: 2.0 mg Good Food Sources: whole-wheat bread and other whole-grain products; bananas; potatoes; spinach; fish; dried beans; brown rice; walnuts and other nuts; chicken, liver, and pork; wheat germ. Home | Vitamin A | Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B3 | Vitamin B12 | Folate | Vitamin C | Vitamin D | Vitamin E | Vitamin K | Balanced Diet | Fast Health Tips Directory