About Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Supports amino acid metabolism. Category: Vitamins, Subcategory: Water-Soluble Vitamin. Default unit: mg

Key Information

Category
Vitamins
Recommended Daily Intake
10-100 mg daily
Use Type
Inside Body

Compare All Forms

Compare different forms of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) by bioavailability, conversion rates, and active ingredient content:

Form Tier Steps Vitamin B6 Activity
(mcg)
Bioavailability Action
Vitamin B6 (P-5-P)

Vitamin B6 (P-5-P) is essential as a coenzyme in protein met...

Tier 1 0 — High bioavailability form. Body-ready, bypasses conversion steps. Maximum absorption, lowest waste. View →

Scientific Evidence

* *The Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Nutrition* (various articles on B6 metabolism); *American Journal of Clinical Nutrition* (various articles on B6 bioavailability and effects); U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus entry on Vitamin B6). Specific studies examining P-5-P bioavailability compared to other B6 forms are also relevant.