The Solgar Vitamin B6 100mg is a dietary supplement in phytocapsules, with 100mg of vitamin B6 as pyridoxine hydrochloride per phytocapsule, an amount corresponding to 7143% of the Reference Dietary Intakes. The package contains 100 phytocapsules.
It is aimed at adults who have a specific reason to take a high dose of B6 and want a pure, single-ingredient form. The product is vegan, gluten-free and dairy-free, with a phytocapsule shell made of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Vitamin B6 is converted in the body to phosphorylpyridoxal, an active form that acts as a coenzyme in more than a hundred enzymatic reactions. Most of these concern amino acids, the building blocks of proteins. When the body needs to transfer an amino group from one amino acid to another, break down an amino acid, or synthesize a new one, B6 is almost always present as a cofactor.
Two special points are worth mentioning. The first is homocysteine, an intermediate metabolic product, where B6 collaborates with folic acid and B12 for its management. The second is the synthesis of hemoglobin, the molecule that carries oxygen within red blood cells, a process in which B6 plays a direct role. These two functions explain why the same cofactor appears in lists of claims that seemingly have no connection between them, from red blood cells to psychological function.
According to the product presentation by Solgar itself, the formula provides 100mg of pyridoxine and is associated with the following:
The above statements are attributed to the producer and coincide with the list of approved claims for vitamin B6.
The composition contains only one active ingredient, in a dose multiple of the requirements, so it deserves the whole list:
The product is declared to be free of sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners or artificial fragrances.
It suits adults who, after discussing with a doctor or pharmacist, need a high dose of B6 and not just the amount in a multivitamin. It suits people who follow a diet with limited variety and want to cover one vitamin specifically. It is also an option for those who monitor homocysteine metabolism along with folic acid and B12, as well as vegans looking for a single-ingredient preparation with a plant capsule shell.
The product is a dietary supplement and does not replace a medical diagnosis, examination or treatment. It is not intended for use by pregnant or breastfeeding women.
Main ingredients: Per 1 phytocapsule, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 100mg (7143% RDI).
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, vegetable stearic acid, silicon dioxide), bulking agents (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose).
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners or artificial fragrances. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: To be taken as a dietary supplement for adults, 1 phytocapsule per day, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the package of 100 phytocapsules is sufficient for 100 days, i.e. about three months and ten days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
Solgar itself notes that prolonged intake may cause tingling and numbness, so long-term use at this dose should be done with the knowledge of a doctor or pharmacist. Vitamin B6 may also reduce the effectiveness of levodopa (L-dopa), so it should not be taken by people on this medication without medical advice. The product is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Store the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
One hundred milligrams of pyridoxine hydrochloride, an amount corresponding to 7143% of the Reference Dietary Intakes.
This is a high-potency formulation, usually chosen for a specific reason and after discussion with a healthcare professional, not as a daily dietary coverage.
Prolonged intake of high doses of B6 has been associated with tingling or numbness in the extremities. If this occurs, discontinue use and consult a doctor.
No, without medical advice. Vitamin B6 may decrease the action of levodopa.
One hundred days, with one phytocapsule per day from the 100 contained in the jar.
Yes. The shell is plant-based and the formulations are declared to be of plant origin.
A B complex provides smaller doses of many vitamins together. Here there is only one vitamin, in a much higher dose, making the intake a specific choice rather than a general coverage.
* Health claims approved under Regulation (EC) 1924/2006. The product is not intended for the prevention, treatment or cure of a human disease.
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Main ingredients: Per 1 phytocapsule, Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine hydrochloride) 100mg (7143% RDI).
Other ingredients: Phytocapsule shell (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose), anti-caking agents (vegetable magnesium stearate, vegetable stearic acid, silicon dioxide), bulking agents (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, microcrystalline cellulose).
Free from: Sugar, salt, starch, yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, dairy, preservatives, sweeteners or artificial fragrances. Suitable for vegans.
Form: Phytocapsules.
Recommended dosage: Taken as a dietary supplement for adults, 1 phytocapsule daily, preferably with meals.
With one phytocapsule per day, the pack of 100 phytocapsules is sufficient for 100 days, i.e. approximately three months and ten days. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. Dietary supplements should not be used as a substitute for a balanced diet.
The Solgar itself indicates that prolonged intake may cause tingling and numbness, so long-term use in this dose should be done with the knowledge of a doctor or pharmacist. Vitamin B6 may also reduce the effectiveness of levodopa (L-dopa), so it should not be taken by people on this treatment without medical advice. The product is not intended for pregnant or breastfeeding women. Keep the product in a cool and dry place, away from children.
