What is it?

Vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine, is part of the vitamin B group of essential nutrients. All the B vitamins are water-soluble, meaning the body does not store them.

The benefits

Vitamin B6 is required for the healthy growth, function and development of the brain and nervous system.

B6 assists the body in the production of serotonin (which regulates mood), norepinephrine (which helps your body cope with stress) and melatonin, which regulates the bodies internal clock and sleep cycle.