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B-6 100 mg

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Vitamin B6 100 mg
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Score75
Excellent value cannot offset the high 100 mg pyridoxine dose for regular long-term use.
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Quantity:250 Capsule(s) • (250 servings)
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Score 75

Excellent value cannot offset the high 100 mg pyridoxine dose for regular long-term use.
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100 servings B6 100 mg • 100 Capsule(s) • 100 servings $5.20 ($0.05 per serving)
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Analysis

Each capsule supplies 100 mg of pyridoxine hydrochloride without other active nutrients. The single-ingredient design makes the dose easy to understand, although pyridoxine still requires conversion to P-5-P.

Taking the full amount every day for an extended period can increase the risk of sensory nerve symptoms. A fixed capsule also makes meaningful dose reduction difficult.

The large bottle offers excellent cost efficiency for someone with a specific short-term need. Lower-dose P-5-P products are generally more practical for ongoing supplementation.

Who is it for
  • Adults with a specific short-term B6 plan
  • People prioritizing a simple capsule
  • Users working with a clinician on dose selection
Best for
  • Focused pyridoxine supplementation
  • One-capsule convenience
  • Low-cost limited-duration use

Pros

  • Single active ingredient
  • Clear form and amount
  • Very low serving cost

Cons

  • High chronic-use amount
  • Not active P-5-P
  • Fixed capsule limits dose adjustment

Warnings

  • Long-term daily use may cause tingling, numbness, or coordination problems
  • Stop use and seek medical advice if nerve symptoms develop
  • Avoid combining with other B6 supplements

Nutrient quality

65 Moderate impact

The single-active formula is focused but uses precursor-form vitamin B6. Its pharmacologic amount reaches the chronic-use safety ceiling and is poorly suited to routine long-term use.

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Ingredient transparency

79 High impact

All listed active amounts are clear and no proprietary blend hides a dose. Inactive ingredients and complete daily-use directions are not supplied.

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Customer satisfaction

74 High impact

The supplied aggregate rating is particularly strong. The very large review count makes the rating highly reliable.

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Value for money

84 Highest impact

A focused formula and very low serving cost provide strong cost efficiency. The chronic-use dose concern sharply limits practical value.

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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Dairy Free Vegetarian
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Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) · 100 mg OverallScore58
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The single-ingredient capsule provides pyridoxine hydrochloride without active P-5-P or a listed conversion cofactor. Its 100 mg dose reaches the chronic-use safety ceiling despite the convenient one-capsule format. The very low serving cost is attractive, but prolonged daily use may increase peripheral neuropathy risk.

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89 Performance

P-5-P 50 mg

Country Life
<p>Active pyridoxal phosphate provides a meaningful B6 serving in a focused format. Compared with the original, the active B6 form avoids a conversion step, although the supplied dose may still exceed ordinary nutritional needs.</p>
89 Performance

BioCoenzymated Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate 50 mg

Natural Factors
<p>Active pyridoxal phosphate provides a meaningful B6 serving in a focused format. Compared with the original, the active B6 form avoids a conversion step, although the supplied dose may still exceed ordinary nutritional needs.</p>
89 Performance

P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength

Swanson
<p>Active pyridoxal phosphate provides a meaningful B6 serving in a focused format. Compared with the original, the active B6 form avoids a conversion step, although the supplied dose may still exceed ordinary nutritional needs.</p>
80 Budget

B6 100 mg

Spring Valley
<p>Pyridoxine hydrochloride provides a clearly stated but very high B6 serving. Its lower serving cost improves affordability versus the original, although the supplied safety and form limitations still matter for long-term use.</p>
80 Budget

B-6 100 mg

21st Century
<p>Pyridoxine hydrochloride provides a clearly stated but very high B6 serving. Its serving cost only matches the original because the eligible list does not contain three lower-cost choices, so ingredient fit should decide between them.</p>
80 Budget

B-6 100 mg

NOW
<p>Pyridoxine hydrochloride provides a clearly stated but very high B6 serving. Its serving cost is slightly higher rather than lower because the eligible list does not contain three cheaper choices, so it is included only as the nearest budget alternative.</p>
87 Value

Vitamin B-6 50 mg

Nature's Way
<p>A mixed active and precursor B6 blend provides a meaningful B6 serving in a focused format. It combines retaining an active or partly active B6 form with a modest cost increase, although the dose and long-term-use cautions remain important.</p>
84 Value

P-5-P 50 mg

Nutricost
<p>Active P-5-P provides ready-to-use vitamin B6 in a simple high-potency capsule. It combines retaining an active or partly active B6 form with a modest cost increase, although the dose and long-term-use cautions remain important.</p>
85 Value

Vitamin B6 25 mg

Solgar
<p>Pyridoxine hydrochloride provides a meaningful B6 serving in a focused format. It combines keeping the ingredient panel focused and clearly stated with a modest cost increase, although the dose and long-term-use cautions remain important.</p>
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