Pyridoxine Hydrochloride Riboflavin

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is a synthetic form of vitamin B6, an essential nutrient that plays a role in metabolism and brain function. It is typically manufactured through chemical synthesis.

Manufacturers add pyridoxine hydrochloride to foods as a nutrient supplement, often in fortified cereals, energy drinks, and baked goods. It helps ensure consumers receive adequate levels of vitamin B6, which the body cannot produce on its own.

Pyridoxine hydrochloride is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The FDA permits its use in food. JECFA and EFSA have evaluated vitamin B6 and established acceptable daily intake levels. While vitamin B6 is essential, very high intakes from supplements have been linked to nerve damage in some cases, though this is not typically seen from food fortification.