Vitamin B6

Inside Body
Inside: Harmless

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It's essential for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of...

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various bodily functions. It's essential for protein, fat, and carbohydrate metabolism and the creation of red blood cells and neurotransmitters.

Key Information

Inside Body Harmful Score

Harmless

Common Dosage

1-100 mg daily, depending on individual needs and conditions.

Source Type

synthetic

Production Process

Typically synthesized through chemical processes involving condensation reactions and modifications of pyridine derivatives.

Use Type

Inside Body

Potential Benefits

Neurotransmitter synthesis is the creation of chemical messengers in the brain that regulate mood, sleep, cognition, and motor control. Proper synthesis, requiring key precursors, is essential for mental and physical well-being.

4/5

Possible Side Effects

Nausea

Stomach upset, often related to dosage amount.

medium
Photosensitivity

Photosensitivity is an increased sensitivity to UV radiation, leading to sunburn, rash, or blistering. Reactions can be phototoxic or photoallergic, with symptoms ranging from mild redness to severe blistering and potentially increasing skin cancer risk with prolonged exposure.

low
medium

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