Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)

Shop vitamin B6 supplements at Evergreen, including pyridoxine, P-5-P, tablets and liquid formulas from trusted brands. Vitamin B6 supports normal energy metabolism, nervous system function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Vitamin B6 & Pyridoxine Supplements

Vitamin B6 is one of the eight recognised B vitamins and is involved in a wide range of processes in the body, from normal energy metabolism to nervous system and immune function.

At Evergreen, you can shop vitamin B6 supplements in different strengths and forms, including pyridoxine, P-5-P and liquid vitamin B6.

What Is Vitamin B6?

Vitamin B6 refers to a group of related compounds. Pyridoxine is one of the most common forms found in supplements, which is why you'll often see vitamin B6 described as pyridoxine on supplement labels.

Like the other B vitamins, vitamin B6 is water-soluble and needs to be obtained regularly through the diet.

What Does Vitamin B6 Do?

Vitamin B6 contributes to:

• normal energy metabolism
• normal functioning of the nervous system
• normal psychological function
• normal immune system function
• normal red blood cell formation
• normal protein and glycogen metabolism
• the regulation of hormonal activity
• the reduction of tiredness and fatigue

Vitamin B6 also contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism and normal cysteine synthesis.

What Foods Contain Vitamin B6?

Vitamin B6 occurs naturally in a wide range of foods. Sources include poultry, fish, potatoes and other starchy vegetables, bananas, chickpeas, nuts and fortified foods.

A varied and balanced diet can provide vitamin B6 alongside the other B vitamins your body needs.

Pyridoxine and Vitamin B6: What's the Difference?

Pyridoxine is a form of vitamin B6 and is commonly used in supplements. This is why products may be labelled vitamin B6, pyridoxine or pyridoxine hydrochloride. When comparing supplements, check the nutritional information to see which form and amount of vitamin B6 the product provides.

What Is P-5-P Vitamin B6?

P-5-P, also written as P5P or pyridoxal-5-phosphate, is another form of vitamin B6 found in some supplements. It's the coenzyme form of vitamin B6 used by the body and is sometimes described on supplement packaging as “active vitamin B6”.

Both conventional pyridoxine and P-5-P supplements are available, so check the product label if you're looking for a particular form.

Choosing a Vitamin B6 Supplement

Vitamin B6 supplements come in different forms, strengths and formats.

Vitamin B6 Tablets and Capsules

Tablets and capsules are common formats and are available in a range of strengths.

Compare the amount of vitamin B6 provided per recommended daily serving rather than assuming that a higher-strength product is automatically the better choice.

Liquid Vitamin B6

Liquid vitamin B6 provides an alternative to tablets and capsules and may be useful for people who prefer taking supplements in liquid form.

Check the recommended serving carefully, as the amount of B6 provided will vary between liquid products.

Pyridoxine or P-5-P?

Pyridoxine is one of the most widely used forms of vitamin B6 in supplements, while P-5-P is its coenzyme form.

If you're unsure which form or strength is appropriate for you, speak to a healthcare professional for individual advice.

Vitamin B6 and Magnesium

These products should be considered separately from an individual vitamin B6 supplement, as they provide magnesium alongside B6. If you're specifically looking for magnesium with B6, check the amounts of both nutrients rather than choosing based on the B6 content alone.

Individual Vitamin B6 or B Complex?

Vitamin B6 is commonly included in Vitamin B Complex supplements alongside other B vitamins.

An individual B6 supplement allows you to select a particular form and strength, while a B complex provides several B vitamins together.

Check multivitamins, magnesium products and B complex supplements you're already taking before adding separate vitamin B6, as they may already contain it.

Vitamin B6 and the Other B Vitamins

Vitamin B6 belongs to the wider B-vitamin family alongside B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate) and B12.

Explore our complete Vitamin B Supplements range to compare individual B vitamins and B complex formulas.

Shop Vitamin B6 Supplements at Evergreen

Explore vitamin B6 supplements from trusted brands at Evergreen, including pyridoxine, P-5-P, tablets, capsules and liquid formulas.

Compare the form, amount per serving and recommended directions when choosing between vitamin B6 supplements.