Ingredient

Vit B6

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Source
Not animal-derived
Allergen
No
Role in food
Vitamin B6 is added to foods to increase their nutritional value, serving as a …

What it is

Vitamin B6 is a group of related compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. It is found naturally in many foods and is also added to fortified foods. The body uses vitamin B6 for over 100 enzyme reactions, mostly involving protein metabolism.

Why it's used

Vitamin B6 is added to foods to increase their nutritional value, serving as a nutrient fortification. It is commonly found in breakfast cereals, infant formulas, and energy drinks. It plays a role in brain development and function.

Health notes

Vitamin B6 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement. The Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) has evaluated vitamin B6. The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has also assessed its safety. While essential for health, very high doses of vitamin B6, typically from supplements, have been linked to nerve damage.

Allergen info

Not a major allergen.

Products containing Vit B6

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YOUR BAR FACTORY Crispy Rice Treats Cakes, Cupcakes, Snack Cakes 409kcal 4.5Protein 6.8Fat 77.3Carbs HI BALL Organic Energy Drink, Ginger Ale Soda 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.5Carbs HIBALL ENERGY Sparkling Energy Water Water 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.2Carbs Hiball Inc. Hi Ball, Organic Energy Drink, Ruby Red Grapefruit Fruit & Vegetable Juice, Nectars & Fruit Drinks 34kcal 0Protein 0Fat 8.5Carbs Sparkling Energy Water Hiball Inc. Sparkling Energy Water Energy, Protein & Muscle Recovery Drinks 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.2Carbs Sparkling Energy Water Hiball Inc. Sparkling Energy Water Soda 0kcal 0Protein 0Fat 0.2Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Nutrition Bars, Yellow Cupcake Snack, Energy & Granola Bars High in added sugars — 22% DV per serving 429kcal 14.3Protein 17.1Fat 57.1Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Fudge Brownie Bar Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 389kcal 13.9Protein 12.5Fat 58.3Carbs Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar, Peanut Butter Abbott Laboratories Inc Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bar, Peanut Butter Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 429kcal 14.3Protein 17.1Fat 54.3Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Nutrition Bars, Sugar Cookie Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 414kcal 14.3Protein 14.3Fat 57.1Carbs Abbott Laboratories Inc Nutrition Bars, Chocolate Cupcake Snack, Energy & Granola Bars 443kcal 14.3Protein 17.1Fat 57.1Carbs Munchkin, Inc. Morning Glory Pregnancy Cookie, Morning Glory Cookies & Biscuits High in saturated fat — 30% DV per serving 351kcal 7.0Protein 14.0Fat 52.6Carbs
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Last updated: September 28, 2026

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