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Vitamin B6

Also called: Pyridoxine, P5P

Supports mood chemicals, hormone balance, and energy metabolism. Studied for PMS and nausea in pregnancy.

Supplements can interact with medications and aren't right for everyone, especially during pregnancy or breastfeeding, or with a chronic condition. Ask your provider before you start.

Studied for

  • PMS
  • Nausea in pregnancy
  • Mood support

Found naturally in

  • Chickpeas
  • Salmon and tuna
  • Poultry
  • Potatoes
  • Bananas

Label red flags

  • 50–100 mg or more per serving
  • B6 stacked across several products (multi, B-complex, PMS formula)

Check with a provider

  • Tingling or numbness in the hands or feet, a possible sign of B6 toxicity. Stop and get checked.
  • Taking levodopa or anti-seizure medications

Supplements that contain it

9 products in Dr. Lesher's dispensary list vitamin b6 on the label.

Check with your provider before taking any of these, especially if you're pregnant or take medications.

Parts of the body it affects

Explore what each area does and the conditions that can affect it.

Illustration of the human brain

Brain & nerves

Your brain, spinal cord, and nerves carry every signal in your body, from movement and sensation to mood and memory.

Illustration of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries

Reproductive organs

Your ovaries and uterus shape your cycle, fertility, and hormones. Sex hormones also influence the immune system, one reason autoimmune disease is more common in women.

Illustrations: Servier Medical Art, CC BY 4.0

Dr. Lesher, ND

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Dr. Lesher is a Naturopathic Doctor who focuses on autoimmune and chronic conditions in women. Since 2020, she's helped hundreds of patients stop managing symptoms and start healing.

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