Vitamin B₆ status is affected by all of the following EXCEPT:

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Vitamin B₆ (also known as thiamin) status is not affected by the amount of fat in the diet. However, it can be affected by oral contraceptives, exposure of food to heat and light, and alcohol ingestion. Thiamin is sensitive to heat and can be destroyed during cooking or processing, which can lead to deficiency if not replaced in the diet. Alcohol interferes with thiamin absorption and can lead to deficiency, which is why chronic alcoholics are at high risk of thiamin deficiency. Oral contraceptives may decrease thiamin levels in some women, especially those who have low dietary intake or other factors that increase thiamin requirements.

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Vitamin B₆ Status Is Affected by All of the Following