Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin. It is also known by the names pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal. Vitamin B6 performs function as a cofactor for about 70 different enzyme systems – most of which have something to do with amino acid and protein metabolism.
Because vitamin B6 is also involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters in the brain and nerve cells, it is frequently recommended as a nutrient to support mental function (mood) and nerve conduction. Some athletic supplements include vitamin B6 because of its role in conversion of glycogen to glucose for energy in muscle tissue. Food sources include poultry, fish, whole grains and bananas. Often recommended (erroneously) for carpal tunnel syndrome.
Vitamin B6 supplements (in conjunction with folic acid) have been shown to have a significant effect in reducing plasma levels of homocysteine (an amino acid metabolite linked to increased risk of atherosclerosis). Scientific data show that homocysteine concentrations are reduced with low to medium divided doses of vitamin B6 (with or without folic acid). When combined with magnesium (300 mg/day as magnesium oxide), vitamin B6 (10 mg/day) appears to reduce oxalate excretion and decrease the occurrence of kidney stones.
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