Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, plays a major role in certain glucose intolerances, such as gestational diabetes. It is essential for the normal functioning of the immune system. Vitamin B6 is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters that modulate anxiety (GABA and serotonin), thus contributing to normal psychological function. It also contributes to the normal metabolism of homocysteine, a sulfur-containing amino acid that, when present in excessive amounts, is a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. Finally, Vitamin B6 helps reduce fatigue and promotes normal energy metabolism, normal formation of red blood cells (hemoglobin), and normal metabolism of proteins and glycogen.
Recommended Nutritional Intakes (per day)
Infants: 0.3 mg - Children aged 1 to 14 years: 0.6 to 1.4 mg - Adolescents: 1.3 to 1.4 mg - Adult women and girls aged 15 to 17 years: 1.6 mg - Adult men and boys aged 15 to 17 years: 1. mg - Pregnancy and breastfeeding: 1.8 mg. EFSA 2016.
Natural Sources of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is found in sprouted cereals, yeast, egg yolk, liver, meats, fish, legumes, nuts, and dairy products.
Sources of Vitamin B6 per 100 g: Lamb, ham, chicken, calf liver: 1 to 2 mg, Whole wheat flour, corn: 0.4 to 0.7 mg, Fish: 0.3 to 0.7 mg, Fruits, vegetables: 0.1 to 0.5 mg, Eggs: 0.1 mg, Cow's milk: 0.05 to 0.3 mg, Breast milk: 0.01 mg.
Synergia Food Supplements Containing Vitamin B6
- D-Stress® Booster: 0.67 mg (48%) in 1 sachet - D-Stress®: 2 mg (142%) in 6 tablets - Omega Quinol: 2 mg (142%) (Pyridoxine hydrochloride) in 1 capsule - Bi-Ostéo: 2.6 mg (192%) in 1 capsule -
- Mag® Boost tablets: 2 mg (142%) in 3 tablets - Mag® Boost orodispersible: 2 mg (142%) in 1 sachet - Mix-3B: 2 mg (142%) in 1 tablet - Sérénité Grossesse: 2 mg (142%) in 1 capsule - Visentiel: 2 mg (142%) in 1 tablet.
Increased Needs for Vitamin B6
Pregnancy, oral contraception, stress, bulimia, alcoholism, depression, mood disorders, premenstrual syndrome.