Vitamin B6
Essential for a balanced mood, immune health, and utilising protein from food
Daily Target:
1.4 milligrams (mg) for men / 1.2 mg for women
Vitamin B6, also known as Pyridoxine, is a versatile player in your body's daily operations. Its primary role is to help your body effectively use and store energy from the protein and carbohydrates you eat. It is also essential in the production of haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body, which is vital for overall energy and wellbeing. Like many other B vitamins, B6 is water-soluble. This means your body uses what it needs and doesn't build up a large surplus, so a consistent daily intake from your diet is the best way to ensure you have a steady supply.
Good sources
1 banana
provides
0.4 mg
1 chicken breast
provides
0.87 mg
Chickpeas serving
provides
0.6 mg
1 potato
provides
0.4 mg
1 salmon fillet
provides
0.96 mg
What the research says
🇬🇧Learn about the B vitamins' key role in your health, the best food sources, and the daily amount to aim for.NHS: vitamin B guide
