Vitamin B6 details
What Vitamin B6 shows
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous system function, and it also plays a supporting role in homocysteine regulation alongside B12 and folate. Deficiency can occur with poor diet, alcohol use, certain medications (including some used for tuberculosis or seizures), or kidney disease, and can cause nerve symptoms (numbness or tingling), skin changes, and anemia. Interestingly, both deficiency and excessive long-term high-dose supplementation of B6 can cause nerve-related symptoms, so results are interpreted with this in mind.
Normal ranges
Typical adult range
2.1–21.7 ng/mL
Most labs report a range close to this
Hormunity optimal range
12.36–21.7 ng/mL
A narrower functional target
Each lab sets its own reference range. Always compare your result with the range printed on your report, and review it with a healthcare provider.
Tests that include Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune function. Deficiency or excess can impact nerve health, mood regulation, and energy production.
- Vitamin B6 A B vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous system function.
Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin essential for amino acid metabolism, neurotransmitter synthesis, and immune function. Deficiency or excess can impact nerve health, mood regulation, and energy production.
- Vitamin B6 A B vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous system function.
This comprehensive test measures levels of B-vitamins in your body, essential for energy, brain function, and cell metabolism. It includes tests for Folate (B9), Vitamin B12, B2 (Riboflavin), B3 (Niacin), B5 (Pantothenic Acid), B6 (Pyridoxine), and B1 (Thiamine). Knowing your B-vitamin levels is crucial for addressing deficiencies that can lead to fatigue, anemia, immune system issues, and neurological problems.
- Folate Vitamin B9, needed for cell division, DNA synthesis, and red blood cell production. Low levels can cause a type of anemia and are important in pregnancy.
- Vitamin B12 A vitamin essential for nerve function and red blood cell production. Low levels can cause fatigue, neurological symptoms, and a type of anemia.
- Vitamin B6 A B vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous system function.
- Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) Thiamine, a B vitamin essential for energy metabolism and nerve function.
- Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Riboflavin, a B vitamin involved in energy production and cellular function.
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid) Niacin, a B vitamin involved in energy metabolism, skin health, and nervous system function.
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) Pantothenic acid, a B vitamin involved in energy production and hormone synthesis.
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