Info: 100 Capsules (100 mg)
B6 is a bit of an unsung hero among the B-Complex vitamins, especially in comparison to B12 (which receives most of the accolades). Both are water-soluble (and thus need replacing each day) organic compounds needed for various types of normal cellular operation, growth and development impacting our nervous systems, energy levels, and much, much more, and although most people get enough in their diets, some are prone to deficiencies for various reasons.
Info: 100 Capsules (100 mg)
B6 is a bit of an unsung hero among the B-Complex vitamins, especially in comparison to B12 (which receives most of the accolades). Both are water-soluble (and thus need replacing each day) organic compounds needed for various types of normal cellular operation, growth and development impacting our nervous systems, energy levels, and much, much more, and although most people get enough in their diets, some are prone to deficiencies for various reasons.
Product Notes:
Vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) is one of the most vital vitamins in the body, being involved in dozens of enzymatic reactions to metabolize the amino acids and essential fatty acids which generate energy and build protein and help maintain all the body structures and tissues and nearly all bodily functions. We also need it to synthesize important neurotransmitters like serotonin and norepinephrine, and to form myelin (the coating which insulates and protects nerves).
Vitamin B6 is found in fresh vegetables, but we don't always get enough of those, and if we're deficient in it, we can develop skin or mucous membrane symptoms such as seborrheic dermatitis, acne, tiny sores and cracks in and around the mouth, or an inflamed tongue; or a variety of nervous system problems such as confusion, dizziness, insomnia, irritability, nervousness, depression, or tingling in the hands and feet.
To ensure you're getting enough, NOW offers a convenient one a day formula that's been screened for potency and purity.
Ingredients:
Each capsule contains: 100 mg Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
Non-medicinal ingredients: Rice Flour, Capsule (gelatin, water).
Free of: milk, wheat, corn, soy, egg, yeast, sugar, salt, preservatives.
Suggested Usage:
Adults: Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Store in a cool, dry place.
Warnings:
Consult a healthcare practitioner prior to using vitamin B6 supplements if you are taking levodopa.
Health Canada Natural Product Number: 80002877.
Supporting Science:
Groff J, Gropper S. Advanced Nutrition and Human Metabolism, 3rd edition. Belmont (CA): Wadsworth/Thomson Learning; 2000.
Fishman, S. M., Christian, P., and West, K. P. "The role of vitamins in the prevention and control of anaemia." Public Health Nutrition, 2000.