Which vitamin is required for the regulation of neurotransmitters in the brain?
a. Niacin (B3)
b. Pyridoxine (B6)
c. Thiamine (B1)
d. Cobalamin (B12)
ANS: B
Pyridoxine is required for the formation and regulation of neurotransmitters such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, tyramine, dopamine, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid.
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