Association of vitamin B-6 status with inflammation, oxidative stress, and chronic inflammatory conditions

Shen J et al. – Low vitamin B–6 concentrations are associated with inflammation, higher oxidative stress, and metabolic conditions in older Puerto Rican adults. These data suggest that vitamin B–6 may influence cardiovascular disease risk through mechanisms other than homocysteine and support the notion that nutritional status may influence the health disparities present in this population.


American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 12/03/09