Vitamin B6: Pyridoxine

Paul Gyorgy discovered vitamin B6 in 1934, and readily understood this element to be a cell builder and cell stimulant.

There are currently six known forms of vitamin B6: pyridoxal (PL), pyridoxine (PN), pyridoxamine (PM), and their phosphate derivatives: pyridoxal 5’- phosphate (PLP), pyridoxine 5’ – phosphate (PNP), and pridoxamine 5’ – phosphate (PNP). PLP is the active coenzyme form, and seem to be of the most importance in human metabolism. However, pyridoxine (PN) is the most common form of vitamin B6. With less than 2 mg a day of vitamin B6, your body is able to make more than 60 different known enzymes. B6 helps your immune system function and keeps your red blood cells strong while helping your nerves communicate with the rest of your body. It also is useful for preventing cramping during menstrual cycles. This is commonly found in green vegetables, most grains, sunflower green sprouts, and sea vegetables.