VitaminNo.006
Vitamin B6
Protein metabolism, brain & nerve function.
Typical / RDA1.3 mg
Upper limit100 mg
EvidenceModerate
How to take it
Timing MorningFood OptionalForm P-5-P / pyridoxine
What to know
The one water-soluble vitamin where "it just flushes out" is wrong — chronic high doses can cause nerve damage (peripheral neuropathy). Hides in B-complexes and energy stacks.
Interactions & cautions
- Sustained high intake (often from stacking products) risks nerve damage.
Do you actually need it?
Easy to over-stack across a multi + B-complex + energy drink.
Reference values: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, adult general population. Educational information only — not medical advice. Confirm with a healthcare professional.