Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 250 mg: Metabolic Energy, Balanced Nervous System and Hemoglobin Support – Essential Cofactor for Well-Being and Immune Function

Vitamin B6, 250 mg, Life Extension is a high-potency dietary supplement, formulated to support the body's fundamental processes through concentrated vitamin B6 intake in the form of pyridoxine HCl. Each capsule provides 250 mg of vitamin B6, equivalent to 14,706% of the daily value, which transforms the product into a powerful ally for people aiming to optimize energy metabolism, maintain neurological balance and support hemoglobin and neurotransmitter synthesis.

Vitamin B6 is one of the most important vitamins in the B complex, having a cofactor role in over 100 enzymatic reactions in the body. It participates in transforming proteins, carbohydrates and fats into energy, supports nervous system function through involvement in neurotransmitter synthesis and contributes to immune system health. Additionally, vitamin B6 has a critical role in homocysteine metabolism, a metabolic marker associated with cardiovascular health, and in hemoglobin formation – the protein that carries oxygen in the blood.

During periods of stress, intense effort, unbalanced diet or mental demand, vitamin B6 requirement can increase. Moreover, certain modern habits can accentuate functional deficiency, and this can manifest through fatigue, irritability, unrefreshing sleep, concentration difficulties or decreased immune resilience. Vitamin B6 250 mg, Life Extension is designed to offer powerful and targeted support, contributing to maintaining an overall state of energy and balance.

Detailed Benefits of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl)

 

• Supporting energy metabolism and combating functional fatigue

The body's energy depends on how cells transform nutrients from food into ATP – biological "fuel". Vitamin B6 is directly involved in macronutrient metabolism, acting as an essential cofactor for enzymes that process amino acids and facilitate glucose and fatty acid utilization.

When vitamin B6 is insufficient or its use is intensified by stress and effort, the following may appear:
• persistent fatigue and low energy
• decreased physical effort resistance
• slower recovery after demanding activities

Through vitamin B6 intake, the body can benefit from:
✅ More efficient energy metabolism – optimal nutrient conversion into energy
✅ Supporting physical performance – useful in intense activities and busy periods
✅ Reducing exhaustion sensation – especially in prolonged stress context

This support is relevant for both active people and those with a busy schedule and high mental demand.

 

• Supporting nervous system and neurotransmitter balance (calm state, focus, mood)

Vitamin B6 is indispensable for neurotransmitter synthesis – chemical substances that regulate communication between neurons and directly influence mood, stress level, sleep quality and concentration capacity. Among the neurotransmitters dependent on vitamin B6 are serotonin, dopamine, GABA and norepinephrine.

When neurotransmitter balance is affected, the following may appear:
• irritability and increased stress sensitivity
• concentration difficulties and "mental fog"
• restless sleep and lack of relaxation

Vitamin B6 contributes to:
✅ Supporting cognitive function – mental clarity and better attention
✅ Maintaining emotional balance – psychological resilience during demanding periods
✅ Functional neurological relaxation – support for a more balanced nervous system

Through these mechanisms, B6 becomes a key nutrient for people exposed to chronic stress, intellectual overload or mental fatigue.

 

• Hemoglobin formation and tissue oxygenation support

Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen to organs and muscles. Vitamin B6 has an important role in hemoglobin synthesis, indirectly influencing energy level, physical endurance and effort capacity.

When tissue oxygenation is suboptimal, the following may appear:
• sensation of weakness and exhaustion
• decreased effort capacity
• muscle recovery difficulties

By supporting processes involved in hemoglobin formation, vitamin B6 can contribute to:
✅ Efficient oxygenation and vitality support
✅ Better physical endurance in effort
✅ Support for optimal muscle and organ function

 

• Homocysteine metabolism and functional cardiovascular support

Homocysteine is an intermediate amino acid that, in excess, can be associated with cardiovascular health and normal vascular endothelium function. Vitamin B6, along with folate and vitamin B12, contributes to normal homocysteine metabolism, supporting balance of this metabolic marker.

Vitamin B6 supports:
✅ Enzymatic processes that help maintain homocysteine within physiological limits
✅ Normal vascular function through metabolic support
✅ Overall balance of amino acid metabolism

This metabolic role makes vitamin B6 relevant in a long-term health maintenance strategy, especially in the context of a modern lifestyle, with stress and processed food.

 

• Supporting immune system and balanced inflammatory response

The immune system needs vitamin cofactors to function efficiently. Vitamin B6 contributes to maturation and activation processes of immune cells, supporting natural defense response. At the same time, being involved in protein metabolism and biological mediator synthesis, B6 can help maintain a balanced inflammatory response.

Targeted benefits:
✅ Supporting immune function during demanding periods
✅ Maintaining body resilience against stress
✅ Support for recovery and metabolic balance

 

• Protein metabolism and support for muscle mass and recovery

Vitamin B6 is essential for amino acid metabolism – the "building blocks" of proteins. It facilitates efficient utilization of dietary proteins, contributing to tissue repair processes, muscle recovery and lean mass maintenance.

In the absence of optimal metabolic support, the following may appear:
• slower post-effort recovery
• decreased training adaptations
• muscle fatigue and post-activity discomfort

Vitamin B6 contributes to:
✅ Efficient amino acid utilization
✅ Tissue repair and muscle support
✅ Better adaptation to physical demands

 

• Role in niacin synthesis and integration into the B vitamin "network"

Vitamin B6 collaborates with other B complex vitamins in metabolic processes. An important role is involvement in converting tryptophan to niacin (vitamin B3), an essential nutrient for energy production and cellular function. Thus, vitamin B6 acts as a metabolic "node", supporting overall efficiency of the reaction network that keeps the body energetic and balanced.

This integration supports:
✅ Efficient cellular metabolism and energy production
✅ Coherent neurological and cognitive functions
✅ Overall well-being through broad enzymatic support

 

• High potency for targeted support: 250 mg pyridoxine HCl

The intake of 250 mg of vitamin B6 in the form of pyridoxine HCl offers intense support for B6-dependent processes, being suitable for people aiming for pronounced metabolic and neurological support. The Life Extension formula is oriented toward efficiency, through powerful dosage and stable form, easily utilized by the body.

Through its extended action on energy, nervous system, hemoglobin, immunity and amino acid metabolism, Vitamin B6 250 mg, Life Extension represents an essential nutrient for maintaining vitality and internal balance during periods of physical and mental demand.

 

Directions for Use

Read the entire label and follow directions carefully before use.
Take one (1) capsule daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.




 

Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 Vegetarian Capsule
	Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)	250 mg	14,706%

 

Other Ingredients

Vegetable cellulose (capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, vegetable stearate, silica.


 

Warnings

Some people have reported temporary symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness sensation, decreased touch sensation or balance difficulties) when discussing vitamin B6 in doses over 300 mg per day, especially if the nutrient is taken without other B complex vitamins. This vitamin should not be administered without co-ingesting equivalent doses of other B complex vitamins. Consult your physician before taking this vitamin if you are taking levodopa (L-dopa). Keep out of reach of children.
Do not exceed recommended dose.
Do not purchase if outer seal is broken or damaged.
When using nutritional supplements, please consult with your physician if you are undergoing treatment for a medical condition or if you are pregnant or nursing. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place.