Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that your body needs for several functions. It is important for protein, fat and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.
Your body cannot produce vitamin B6, so you must get it from food or supplements.
Approved health claims for vitamin B6 (pyridoxine):
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal cysteine synthesis
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy metabolism
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal functioning of the nervous system
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism
- Vitamin B6 contributes to normal psychological function
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal formation of red blood cells
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system
- Vitamin B6 helps to reduce fatigue and exhaustion
- Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity
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