Vitamin B6 details
Description
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.
Optimal & Reference range
Vitamin B6
ng/mL- Low
- Below optimal
- Optimal
- High
- Optimal range
- 12.36 - 21.7
- Reference range
- 2.1 - 21.7
- Out of range
- <2.1 or >21.7
Interpretation
- Low: Your result is below the reference range. Discuss it with your healthcare provider, who can interpret it alongside your symptoms and other results.
- Below optimal: Your result is within the reference range, but below the range we consider optimal.
- Optimal: Your result is within the optimal range.
- High: Your result is above the reference range. Discuss it with your healthcare provider, who can interpret it alongside your symptoms and other results.
- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Blood tests with Vitamin B6
Explore available tests to better understand your results and gain deeper insights into your health.
Single marker
Micronutrient, Vitamin B6, Plasma
$44.49
This test is crucial for identifying if someone has too little or too much Vitamin B6 in their body. It's also used to check how well treatment for Vitamin B6 levels is working and to assess overall wellness and health.
- Vitamin B6 A B vitamin involved in amino acid metabolism, red blood cell production, and nervous system function.
Vitamin B6
$66.49
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.
Panel
Micronutrients, B-Vitamin Panel
$317.99
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)
- Vitamin B3 (Nicotinic Acid)
- Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)