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Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin B6 is a family of compounds, including pyridoxine, pyridoxamine, and pyridoxal.
Asthma: Vitamin B6 supplements might be useful as part of comprehensive therapy for asthma.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Vitamin B6 supplements might benefit some people with carpal tunnel syndrome.
Heart Disease: Low Intake of vitamin B6 might raise blood levels of protein called homocysteine that increases the risk of heart disease.
Immune Function: Low intake of vitamin B6 might interfere with the immune system and result in greater susceptibility to infection and disease.
Mental Function: Since vitamin B6 is involved in the production of nerve chemicals that regulate mood and behavior, inadequate vitamin B6 might lead to insomnia, depression, irritability, and impaired memory.
Pregnancy And Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS): Some research shows large doses of vitamin B6 help curb nausea in pregnancy and mood swings associated with premenstrual syndrome in some women.