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Vitamin B6

Vitamins/Minerals · Evidence: Moderate · Importance: Low

A B-vitamin for amino-acid metabolism and neurotransmitters.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Essential; deficiency is uncommon, but inadvertent high-dose stacking should be avoided.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: RDA ~1.3–1.7 mg.

Timing: With meals.

Role in a stack

Covered by a B-complex.

Redundancy check: Watch for B6 stacking across multiple products.

Cautions & safety

Chronic very high doses (often from over-stacking products) can cause nerve issues.

Excess long-term can be neurotoxic — avoid mega-doses. Educational only.

Best for

restricted diets

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.