Vitamin B6 Supplement FAQs

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Ingredient Information

This supplement contains a vegan and gluten-free source of vitamin B6 as pyridoxine hydrochloride. Additional ingredients include dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable stearic acid, vegetable magnesium stearate, and silicon dioxide.

Ingredient amounts

  • Serving size: 1 tablet
  • Supplement count: 30 count/30 day supply

Suggested Use

  • Take one tablet daily preferably with a meal, or as directed by a healthcare professional.

Benefits

Supports a healthy metabolism and immune system*

  • Vitamin B6 helps your body convert nutrients into the energy you need to thrive. B6 vitamins also support the growth and regulation of cells that keep your immune system going strong.

Provides dietary support for vegans and vegetarians*

  • If you maintain a plant-based diet, vitamin B6 supplements may give your body crucial support that it isn’t getting. These dietary supplements are free from animal-sourced ingredients, making them great for vegans, vegetarians, and mindful consumers.*

Helps improve nausea during pregnancy*

  • Research shows that vitamin B6 supplementation can help reduce symptoms of nausea during pregnancy. That means you can support your overall wellness while relieving the discomforts of morning sickness.

What does B6 vitamin do?

Vitamin B6 has several important functions for your body’s health. These include helping your body produce neurotransmitters, supporting immune function, and supporting  your metabolism in converting nutrients into energy.*

What is the best form of vitamin B6?

Your body can absorb the supplement form of B6 vitamins, made from pyridoxine hydrochloride, just as well as it can absorb natural sources including animal proteins. You can take vitamin B6 as a standalone supplement or in a B-complex, or as part of a multivitamin, depending on your overall health and wellness needs.

What are the symptoms of low vitamin B6 levels?

Symptoms of vitamin B6 deficiency may include itchiness, depression, dry or scaly skin around the mouth, and changes to one’s mental state. While vitamin B6 deficiency tends to be rare among populations with diets rich in animal sources, grains, and legumes, it can occur in at-risk groups including pregnant people, patients with impaired renal function, and people suffering from absorption issues including inflammatory bowel disease and celiac. 

How can I get vitamin B6?

You can consume some vitamin B6 naturally through the foods you eat, such as tuna, salmon, chickpeas, and dark leafy greens. While vitamin B6 deficiency tends to be rare, a vitamin B6 supplement can support those with a nutritional deficiency. Since many natural sources of B6 vitamins come from animal food sources, those with vegan diets may especially benefit from B6 vitamins.*

Learn more about Everlywell B6 Supplements here.

Which is better, vitamin B6 or vitamin B12?

Vitamins B6 and B12 both play critical roles in your health and well-being.* To find out which supplement is most important for you to consume, contact a healthcare provider to ask if you should check your B vitamin levels.

What are the potential side effects of vitamin B6 supplements? 

When taken in excess, the potential side effects of vitamin B supplements may include neuropathy, photosensitivity, and gastrointestinal disruption, including nausea and heartburn.

*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.