Sources of vitamin B6

Sources of pyridoxine are whole (but not enriched) grains, bread, liver, cereals, spinach, green beans, and bananas. Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is contained in some amounts in all foods. Foods that contain the highest amounts are brewer's yeast, carrots, chicken, eggs, fish, meat, peas, spinach, sunflower seeds, walnuts, and wheat germ. Pyridoxine is needed in proportion to the amount of protein consumed. Foods rich in vitamin B6 include white meat (poultry and fish), bananas, liver, whole-grain breads and cereals, soyabeans and vegetables. Vitamin B6 is sensitive to ultraviolet light and heat, so large amounts of this nutrient are lost during the cooking process.