Pyridoxine Hydro-chloride

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B6, one of the B vitamins essential for human health. It is typically manufactured through chemical synthesis and is a white crystalline powder. It is often used because it is more stable than other forms of vitamin B6.

Manufacturers add pyridoxine hydrochloride to fortify foods, meaning they add it to increase the nutritional value. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, energy bars, and nutritional drinks. It helps the body convert food into energy.

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also evaluated vitamin B6 and its derivatives. While vitamin B6 is essential for health, very high intakes from supplements have been linked to nerve damage in some studies. However, the amounts typically found in fortified foods are considered safe and beneficial.