Vitamin B6

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    Kamal Patel
    Last Updated: October 29, 2024

    Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for health. After ingestion, it is converted into a coenzyme that supports the function of numerous enzymes in the body important for brain and cognitive development, immune function, and metabolic processes. Although deficiencies are rare, people on specific medications or with distinct medical conditions may require supplementation.

    Vitamin B6 is most often used for Energy & Fatigue. The Examine Database covers Premenstrual Syndrome, Hand-Foot Syndrome, and 6 other conditions and goals.

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    1,764 participants in 16 trials

    What are other names for Vitamin B6?

    Note that Vitamin B6 is also known as:

    • Pyridoxine
    • Pyridoxamine
    • Pyridoxal
    • Pyridoxal Phosphate
    • Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate
    • PLP

    Examine Database: Vitamin B6

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    Examine Database References

    1. Growth Hormone - C Barletta, M Sellini, A Bartoli, C Bigi, R Buzzetti, C Giovannini[Influence of administration of pyridoxine on circadian rhythm of plasma ACTH, cortisol prolactin and somatotropin in normal subjects]Boll Soc Ital Biol Sper.(1984 Feb 28)
    2. PMS Symptoms - Masoumi SZ, Ataollahi M, Oshvandi KEffect of Combined Use of Calcium and Vitamin B6 on Premenstrual Syndrome Symptoms: a Randomized Clinical TrialJ Caring Sci.(2016 Mar 1)
    3. Hand-Foot Syndrome Symptoms - Corrie PG, Bulusu R, Wilson CB, Armstrong G, Bond S, Hardy R, Lao-Sirieix S, Parashar D, Ahmad A, Daniel F, Hill M, Wilson G, Blesing C, Moody AM, McAdam K, Osborne MA randomised study evaluating the use of pyridoxine to avoid capecitabine dose modificationsBr J Cancer.(2012 Aug 7)
    4. Hand-Foot Syndrome Symptoms - C J Fabian, R Molina, M Slavik, S Dahlberg, S Giri, R StephensPyridoxine therapy for palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia associated with continuous 5-fluorouracil infusionInvest New Drugs.(1990 Feb)
    5. Breast Tenderness - Shobeiri F, Oshvandi K, Nazari MClinical effectiveness of vitamin E and vitamin B6 for improving pain severity in cyclic mastalgiaIran J Nurs Midwifery Res.(2015 Nov-Dec)
    6. PMS Symptoms - Kendall KE, Schnurr PPThe effects of vitamin B6 supplementation on premenstrual symptomsObstet Gynecol.(1987 Aug)
    7. PMS Symptoms - Kashanian M, Mazinani R, Jalalmanesh SPyridoxine (vitamin B6) therapy for premenstrual syndromeInt J Gynaecol Obstet.(2007 Jan)
    8. PMS Symptoms - Ebrahimi E, Khayati Motlagh S, Nemati S, Tavakoli ZEffects of magnesium and vitamin b6 on the severity of premenstrual syndrome symptomsJ Caring Sci.(2012 Nov 22)
    9. PMS Symptoms - Doll H, Brown S, Thurston A, Vessey MPyridoxine (vitamin B6) and the premenstrual syndrome: a randomized crossover trialJ R Coll Gen Pract.(1989 Sep)
    10. PMS Symptoms - Mandana Z, Azar AComparison of the Effect of Vit E, VitB6, Calcium and Omega-3 on the Treatment of Premenstrual Syndrome: A Clinical Randomized TrialAnnu Res Rev Biol.()
    11. PMS Symptoms - Hagen I, Nesheim BI, Tuntland TNo effect of vitamin B-6 against premenstrual tension. A controlled clinical studyActa Obstet Gynecol Scand.(1985)
    12. PMS Symptoms - Lauritzen C, Reuter HD, Repges R, Böhnert KJ, Schmidt UTreatment of premenstrual tension syndrome with Vitex agnus castus controlled, double-blind study versus pyridoxinePhytomedicine.(1997 Sep)
    13. PMS Symptoms - De Souza MC, Walker AF, Robinson PA, Bolland KA synergistic effect of a daily supplement for 1 month of 200 mg magnesium plus 50 mg vitamin B6 for the relief of anxiety-related premenstrual symptoms: a randomized, double-blind, crossover studyJ Womens Health Gend Based Med.(2000 Mar)
    14. PMS Symptoms - Williams MJ, Harris RI, Dean BCControlled trial of pyridoxine in the premenstrual syndromeJ Int Med Res.(1985)
    15. Prolactin - C Moretti, A Fabbri, L Gnessi, V Bonifacio, F Fraioli, A IsidoriPyridoxine (B6) suppresses the rise in prolactin and increases the rise in growth hormone induced by exerciseN Engl J Med.(1982 Aug 12)
    16. Dream Salience - Ebben M, Lequerica A, Spielman AEffects of pyridoxine on dreaming: a preliminary studyPercept Mot Skills.(2002 Feb)