🧠Brain Function & Mood Support
Vitamin B6 is crucial for making neurotransmitters—the chemical messengers your brain uses to communicate.
It helps produce:
Serotonin (mood regulation)
Dopamine (motivation and focus)
GABA (calming signals)
Low B6 levels may contribute to irritability, low mood, or poor concentration.
🩸 Red Blood Cell Production
Vitamin B6 plays a key role in making hemoglobin, the protein that carries oxygen in your blood.
Adequate B6 helps:
Prevent certain types of anemia
Support oxygen delivery
Maintain energy levels ⚡
When B6 is low, you may feel tired or weak.
🛡️ Immunity & Protein Metabolism
Vitamin B6 also supports:
A healthy immune system
Protein digestion and metabolism
Normal nerve function
It’s especially important for people with higher protein intake.
⚠️ What Happens If You’re Low?
Vitamin B6 deficiency may cause:
Fatigue and weakness
Skin rashes
Cracks around the mouth
Irritability or depression
Numbness or tingling in hands and feet
Severe deficiency can affect nerves and blood health.
🍌🍗 Where Do You Get Vitamin B6?
Vitamin B6 is found in many common foods:
Poultry and fish
Bananas 🍌
Potatoes
Whole grains
Legumes
Nuts and seeds
A varied diet usually provides enough.
⚠️ Supplements: More Isn’t Always Better
While deficiency is harmful, excess B6 from supplements can damage nerves over time.
Food sources are safe. Supplements should be used only when recommended.