Pyridoxine (Vitamin B-6)

As one of the central vitamins in the B-complex, pyridoxine (better known as vitamin B-6) is a water-soluble nutrient that is vital as a precursor to a coenzyme involved in transaminations, decarboxylations, racemizations, and numerous modifications to amino acid side chains. In humans, pyridoxine promotes the normal functioning of the brain, blood formation, body fluid balance, and assists in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.