Pyridoxine hydrochloride

What the research shows

Prototype

Not enough

published research on this page yet

1 health finding on this page so far · See the findings

A form of vitamin B6 found in food.

The body needs it to break down amino acids, carbohydrates, and fats.

Written from English Wikipedia1

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian

What research says

Studies in people

  • Benefit

    Stress levels in adults2

    In adults with severe stress, magnesium with vitamin B6 improved stress scores more than magnesium alone.

Study type not stated

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References

  1. 1Pyridoxine. Wikipedia. Accessed September 26, 2026.
  2. 2Pouteau E, Kabir-Ahmadi M, Noah L, et al. Superiority of magnesium and vitamin B6 over magnesium alone on severe stress in healthy adults with low magnesemia: A randomized, single-blind clinical trial. PLoS One. 2018;13(12):e0208454. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0208454
  3. 3Ancel S, Michaud J, Migliavacca E, et al. Nicotinamide and pyridoxine stimulate muscle stem cell expansion and enhance regenerative capacity during aging. J Clin Invest. 2024;134(24). doi:10.1172/JCI163648