Vitamin B6
Pyridoxal, pyridoxamine and pyridoxine are collectively known as vitamin B6. All three compounds are efficiently converted to the biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal phosphate.
Description:
Pyridoxal, pyridoxamine and pyridoxine are collectively known as vitamin B6. All three compounds are efficiently converted to the biologically active form of vitamin B6, pyridoxal phosphate.
Function:
Pyridoxal functions as a cofactor in transamination reactions required for the synthesis and catabolism of the amino acids and glycogenolysis (generation of glycogen, a muscle energy source). It may also bind to steroid hormone receptors and may regulate steroid hormone action.
Sources:
Biosynthesis by the gut microflora.
Requirements:
No requirement has been established.
Deficiency:
Not identified in the horse.
Excess:
Maximum tolerable limit not established, but no toxicity has been reported.
When problems may occur?
Apparently, never.
