Pyridoxine
What is Pyridoxine?
Pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B6, an essential nutrient that the body needs to function. It is found naturally in many foods like meat, fish, whole grains, and nuts. It can also be produced synthetically for use as a food additive.
Is Pyridoxine vegan?
Pyridoxine is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Pyridoxine gluten-free?
It does not contain gluten.
Is Pyridoxine a major allergen?
Pyridoxine is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens.
What is Pyridoxine used for?
Manufacturers add pyridoxine to foods as a nutrient supplement, most commonly in fortified cereals, beverages, and baked goods.
Is Pyridoxine safe?
Pyridoxine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient.
Why it's used
Manufacturers add pyridoxine to foods as a nutrient supplement, most commonly in fortified cereals, beverages, and baked goods. It helps ensure that consumers get adequate amounts of this essential vitamin.
Health notes
Pyridoxine is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA when used as a nutrient. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated pyridoxine and established an acceptable daily intake. While essential, very high doses of vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage, though this is rare and typically associated with long-term, excessive supplementation rather than food intake.
Allergen info
Pyridoxine is not derived from any of the nine FDA major allergens. It does not contain gluten.
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