Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)

Vitamin B6 is one of eight water soluble B vitamins. It cannot be produced by the body, so it must be obtained from foods or supplements. These include milk, eggs, salmon, tuna, beef, spinach, bananas and carrots. B6 plays an important role in energy production, the function of the immune system, the metabolism of protein, fat and carbohydrate, regulation of hormonal activity, function of the nervous system, formation of red blood cells and the metabolism and transport of iron. It also contributes to normal psychological function, the reduction of tiredness and fatigue, and normal homocysteine levels.