Vit B6
What is Vit B6?
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.
Is Vit B6 vegan?
Vit B6 is not animal-derived. Products that contain it can still include other animal-derived ingredients, so check the full ingredient list.
Is Vit B6 a major allergen?
Not a major allergen.
What is Vit B6 used for?
Vitamin B6 is added to foods to increase their nutritional value, serving as a nutrient fortification.
Is Vit B6 safe?
Vitamin B6 is recognized as safe and effective by the FDA when used as a nutrient supplement.
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.
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