Life Extension Vitamin B6, 250mg
Life Extension Vitamin B6 250mg is a high-strength vegetarian capsule food supplement providing vitamin B6 as pyridoxine. Vitamin B6 forms part of the coenzyme PLP and takes part in more than 140 enzyme reactions in the body.
Key features
- 250mg of vitamin B6 per capsule
- Supplied as pyridoxine
- B6 is involved in protein metabolism and the conversion of tryptophan to niacin
- Naturally present in foods such as eggs, chicken, fish, brown rice and whole grains
- Vegetarian capsule format
Vitamin B6 contributes to the normal function of the immune system and contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. It also contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
This is a high-dose, single-vitamin product, so it suits people who specifically want vitamin B6 on its own rather than as part of a B-complex.
Available in a pack of 100 vcaps.
Serving information
| Container size | 100 vcaps |
| Serving size | 1 Vegetarian Capsule |
Amounts per serving
| Ingredient | Recommended daily dose (1 Vegetarian Capsule) | %NRV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 250 mg | 17857% |
%NRV = Nutrient Reference Value.
Ingredients
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl), Vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, silica.
Recommended use
Take one (1) capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
Warnings and storage
Some people have reported temporary symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness sensation, decreased sensation to touch or balance difficulties) when talking vitamin B6 in doses above 300 mg daily, especially if the nutrient is taken without other B complex vitamins. This vitamin should not be taken without co-ingestion of equivalent doses of other B-complex vitamins. Consult your physician before taking this vitamin if you are taking levodopa (L-dopa). Keep out of reach of children. Do not exceed recommended dose. Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged. When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or lactating.
Country of origin: United States of America. Information taken from the UK product label; always read the label on the pack before use.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
