Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

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  • All micronutrient interventions
  • Biochemical
  • Diet

Definition

Vitamin B6 is the general term for 6 water-soluble vitamins with vitamin B6 activity. Some of the B6 group are essential cofactors for enzymes involved in numerous metabolic processes. They function in the nervous system, for haemoglobin synthesis and function, for tryptophan metabolism, hormone function and nucleic acid synthesis.

https://www.kcl.ac.uk/open-global/biomarkers/vitamin/vitamin-b6

References

OpeN-Global, 2025