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Pistachios
Spaghetti squashZMA (supplement)
Chicken
PorkPeanut butter
DurianCherimoya
ChestnutsJackfruit
KohlrabiVitamin B6 (supplement)Multivitamin
Banana
Salmon
Molasses
Sweet potatoAlmonds
Bell pepperChicken breast
Energy drink (caffeine-free)
Pineapple
ZucchiniVitamin B complexEnergy drink
Beef kidneyQuail
AvocadoTuna
Celeriac
GarlicPotatoTaro
Chili pepper
Breakfast cereal (fortified)TurkeyPlantain
Vitamin B6
Established research area
A B vitamin involved in protein metabolism and in forming neurotransmitters. Found in fish, poultry, bananas, chickpeas, and potatoes.
Commonly noted
- Commonly noted
- Vitamin B6 is used by the body in protein metabolism and in making neurotransmitters and hemoglobin.
- Low intake
- A vitamin B6 shortfall is uncommon and is commonly discussed in relation to skin changes, a sore tongue, and low mood.
- Higher intake
- Very high vitamin B6 from supplements over a long time is commonly discussed in relation to nerve symptoms such as tingling in the hands and feet; the commonly cited upper intake level for adults is 100 mg a day.
Source: NIH ODS
Reference intakes
General reference figures for a typical adult — not a personal target or a claim of need.
- rda · adult1.3 mgDRI/NASEM
- ul · adult100 mgDRI/NASEM
Commonly found in
PistachiosSpaghetti squashZMA (supplement)ChickenPorkPeanut butterDurianCherimoyaChestnutsJackfruitKohlrabiVitamin B6 (supplement)MultivitaminBananaSalmonMolassesSweet potatoAlmondsBell pepperChicken breastEnergy drink (caffeine-free)PineappleZucchiniVitamin B complexEnergy drinkBeef kidneyQuailAvocadoTunaCeleriacGarlicPotatoTaroChili pepperBreakfast cereal (fortified)TurkeyPlantainFeelments is for personal tracking and general wellness education. It does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.