Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
A behind-the-scenes B vitamin involved in over 100 enzymatic reactions — it quietly supports your brain, mood, sleep, and immune system every single day.
Benefits
- +Supports brain development and cognitive function
- +Helps your body produce serotonin and melatonin (mood and sleep)
- +Important for immune system regulation
- +May help reduce PMS symptoms
- +Involved in metabolism of proteins and amino acids
- +Supports healthy inflammation response
Dosage & Cost
The RDA is only 1.3–1.7 mg/day, but many people take 10–50 mg for specific benefits. Don't go above 100 mg/day long-term without medical guidance — nerve toxicity is real.
Side Effects
- !Nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy) at very high doses (>100 mg/day long-term)
- !Nausea or stomach upset
- !Drowsiness in some people
- !Generally safe at recommended doses
Food Sources
- • Chickpeas
- • Bananas
- • Potatoes
- • Poultry (chicken, turkey)
- • Fish (tuna, salmon)
- • Fortified cereals
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This page is for informational purposes only. The information here has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). No supplement discussed on this page is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Please consult your doctor or a qualified healthcare professional before taking any dietary supplement.