Studies Concerning the Pyridoxine Requirements of Rats Receiving Highly Processed Rations

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Abstract
The high vitamin B6 requirement of animals receiving highly processed rations has been studied by means of the combat ration, type K. In this regimen the ham and egg and the pork units seem to be associated with the unusual vitamin needs which the ration fosters. These protein constitutents, however, do not increase the vitamin B6 need of the animals in the absence of the other portions of the ration. Improvement in the ration by means of proper substitution, especially for the pork unit, has been demonstrated to be possible. The unusual vitamin requirements which result from the use of processed rations and the nutritional significance of such rations are considered.