Foods Rich in Vitamin B6

B6 can ease arthritis painIn a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition, researchers discovered that individuals with low blood levels of vitamin B6 had high levels of inflammation. Out of 2,229 adult participants, it was a unanimous coincidence that if their Vitamin B6 blood levels were high they had low amounts of inflammation. While you may think that you can just go buy a bottle of Vitamin B6 from your grocery store’s supplement aisle, you should know that a different study recently found a strong correlation that Vitamin B6 derived from lean meats, legumes, and vegetables are superior at reducing inflammation than the supplement form. Following is a list of foods that contain high amounts of Vitamin B6:

  • Tuna
  • Salmon (wild has the most content)
  • Halibut
  • Swordfish
  • Herring
  • Sunflower Seeds
  • Sesame Seeds
  • Flaxseeds
  • Pumpkin Seeds
  • Squash Seeds
  • Pistachio Nuts
  • Hazelnuts
  • Walnuts
  • Peanuts
  • Macadamia Nuts
  • Cashews
  • Ground Turkey
  • Chicken Breast, Chicken Wings
  • Lean Beef: Sirloin Steak, Filet Steak, and Ribeye
  • Lean Pork: Ground Pork, Tenderloin, Pork Chops
  • Dried Fruit: Prunes, Apricots, Raisins
  • Legumes: Kidney Beans, Chickpeas, and Lentils
  • Bell Peppers
  • Yams
  • Broccoli
  • Asparagus
  • Green Peas
  • Turnip Greens
  • Avocados
  • Cooked Spinach
  • Bananas