Vitamin B6

There are eight types of B vitamin, which have their own individual function. Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin which can also be referred to as Pyridoxine, Pyridoxal, Pyridoxamine. Absorption of vitamin B6 occurs predominantly in the small intestine¹.

Dietary sources of Vitamin B6

Major sources of vitamin B6 include cereal grains, legumes, vegetables such as potatoes, fish, liver, meat and whole wheat flour.²

What are the benefits of vitamin B6 for the hair

Vitamin B6 supports cysteine synthesis.³ L-cysteine forms disulfide bridges which provide strength and rigidity to keratin.⁴

What are the benefits of vitamin B6?

Additional benefits of Vitamin B6 include:

• Contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism
• Contributes to normal red blood cell formation
• Contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue
• Contributes to normal function of the immune system
• Contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system
• Contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism
• Contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism
• Contributes to normal psychological function
• Contributes to the regulation of hormonal activity