Product Description
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is the metabolically active coenzyme form of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and accomplishes numerous biological functions. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate's actions mainly involve the metabolism of amino acids and other nitrogen compounds. In the liver, pyridoxal-5-phosphate is essential for glucose production from amino acids through its role as a coenzyme for the transaminase enzymes. Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is also needed in the liver and muscles to access stored glycogen for glucose production, and to synthesize niacin from the amino acid tryptophan. In red blood cells, pyridoxal-5-phosphate is needed for hemoglobin synthesis and the regulation of oxygen affinity. Moreover, cell receptivity to steroid hormones is influenced by pyridoxal-5-phosphate. In the nervous system, pyridoxal-5-phosphate is needed for synthesis of several neurotransmitters, including serotonin (from tryptophan), taurine, dopamine, norepinephrine, histamine, and gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA).
Indications
- Optimize intake of a metabolically active form of Vitamin B6
- Macronutrient metabolism
Ingredients
Medicinal Ingredients (per capsule):
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal-5’-phosphate) | 50 mg
Non-Medicinal Ingredients: Cellulose, hypromellose (capsule), ascorbyl palmitate.
Dosing
Adolescents (9-18 years): Take 1 capsule daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Adults: Take 1 capsule 1-2 times daily or as directed by your healthcare practitioner.
Cautions
Keep out of the reach of children. Use only if safety seal is intact. Store in a cool, dry place. Contents may not ¬fill package in order to accommodate required labeling. Please rely on stated quantity.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not in tended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Some formulas may be slightly different outside Canada and the US.