S2E9 - Vitamin B6

On this new episode of Sound Bites, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Dr Kirstin Lauritzen, covers our next nutrient highlight: Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 is essential for a healthy nervous system, immune system and it’s also extremely important when it comes to utilizing proteins, carbohydrates and fats. That’s pretty important. In this episode we talk about some of the most common symptoms or conditions associated with a deficiency in Vitamin B6, and we also discuss why it’s specifically important for athletes and active individuals. We even briefly discuss the role it plays in pregnancy and a few symptoms it may be able to help. And while we are discussing pregnancy, don’t forget to head over to WiSP Sports Mums the Word Podcast and check out the most recent episode where we talk all about nutrition and pregnancy. Make sure to subscribe and download that podcast on your favorite app. And there's more to come on pregnancy and nutrition! We hope you enjoy this episode of Sound Bites. Host: Dr. Kirstin Lauritzen Podcast length: 23 mins For more information, links and resources plus conversations from the world of women’s sport including articles, blogs, videos and podcasts visit wispsports.com. WiSP Sports is the World’s First and Only Podcast Network for Women’s Sport with more than 60 hosts, 1300+ episodes across 50 shows and over 7 million downloads. WiSP Sports is on all major podcast players. Follow WiSP Sports on social media @WiSPsports. Contact us at [email protected]. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/women-unscripted--4769409/support. Host: Chris Stafford Produced by Hollowell Studios Website: https://hollowellstudios.com/podcasts Instagram: @twomenunscriptedpodcasts Email: [email protected]