Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) measures the level of this water-soluble vitamin in your blood. B6 is involved in over 100 enzyme reactions, including protein metabolism, cognitive development, and immune fu…
Category: Vitamins & Minerals
Also known as: vitamin b6, pyridoxine, pyridoxal phosphate, plp, vit b6, pyridoxal 5-phosphate
Reference range: 5–50 µg/L (Source: ABIM)
Standard unit: µg/L
High values may indicate
High vitamin B6 levels from chronic excessive supplementation may cause peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage), numbness, and difficulty walking.
Low values may indicate
Low vitamin B6 levels may indicate poor dietary intake, alcoholism, malabsorption, or use of certain medications, and can cause anemia, dermatitis, depression, confusion, and weakened immune function.