040-000-158 Vitamin B6
- Type: Vitamins
- CAS No:58
- Qty in 20′ FCL:8MT
- Min. Order:500KG
- QC:HACCP,KOSHER,HALAL,ISO,SGS,UKAS
- Packaging: Provide Neutral Packaging
Vitamin B6 is one of the popular food/feed additives and ingredients in most countries.
Description
Vitamin B6 Description
Vitamin B6(pyridoxine hcl VB6) is a water-soluble vitamin. It is also known by the names pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal. Vitamin B6 performs functions as a cofactor for about 70 different enzyme systems – most of which have something to do with amino acid and protein metabolism.
Vitamin B6 Applications
Clinic use:(1) Treatment of congenital hypofunction of metabolism;(2) Prevent and treat vitamin B6 deficiency;(3) Supplement to patients who need to consume more vitamin B6;(4) Treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Non-medical use:(1) One of the indispensable ingredients of mixed feed, promotes growth and development of immature animals;(2) Additive of food and beverage, reinforces nutrition;(3) Additive of cosmetics, promotes the growth of hair and protects the skin;(4) Culture medium of plants, promotes the growth of plants;(5) For treatment of surfaces of polycaprolactam products, enhances the thermal stability.
Vitamin B6 Specification
| ITEMS | STANDARDS | ||
| Appearance | A white or almost white crystalline powder | ||
| Solubility | According to BP2011 | ||
| Melting point | 205 ℃-209℃ | ||
| Identification | B: IR absorption; D: Reaction (a) of chlorides | ||
| PH | 2.4-3.0 | ||
| Loss on drying | ≤ 0.5% | ||
| Residue on ignition | ≤0.1% | ||
| Heavy metals(pb) | ≤0.003% | ||
| Assay | 99.0% ~101.0% |
FAQs:
Is vitamin B6 safe?
Vitamin B-6 appears to be safe when taken through food, even in excess. Also, as a supplement, vitamin B-6 is safe when dosed appropriately.
What are the side effects of vitamin B6?
Excess vitamin B6 may also cause skin lesions, photosensitivity, nausea, loss of appetite, and headaches.
Whose vitamin B6 supplementation is necessary?
Supplementation for some conditions and states may be necessary in the following groups of people, including pregnant women or lactating women, older adults, alcohol-dependent individuals, people with kidney disorders or autoimmune disorders.
Does Vitamin B6 help to improve mood and sleep?
Vitamin B6 is involved in synthesizing neurotransmitters that are involved in mood regulation and the sleep cycle, like serotonin and melatonin. Hence, good sleep quality and improvement in mood are linked with Vitamin B6 intake.
Can vitamin B6 help in preventing heart disease?
Vitamin B6 lowers homocysteine levels, and homocysteine is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. So a good level of vitamin B6 may help to prevent heart disease.
Does vitamin B6 cure premenstrual syndrome?
Research has discovered that vitamin B6 can be useful in alleviating symptoms commonly related to premenstrual syndrome, like mood swings, lethargy, and irritability.
What are the differences between the various forms of vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6 exists in several major interconvertible forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, pyridoxal. The forms exist in the body, all biologically active, and share involvement in different metabolic functions.
