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P-5-P 100 mg

Nutricost
4.9
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(417 ratings)
Vitamin B6 100 mg
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Score 98.0

An excellent Vitamin B6 supplement, featuring the highly bioavailable P-5-P form at a robust 100mg dose for a competitive price, making it a top choice.

Quantity: 240 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (240 servings)
Selected goals:
Other goals:
Energy
Brain Health
Mood Support
General Health

Score 98.0

An excellent Vitamin B6 supplement, featuring the highly bioavailable P-5-P form at a robust 100mg dose for a competitive price, making it a top choice.

Quantity: 240, Dose: 50mg
Analysis

This Nutricost product excels by providing Vitamin B6 in its active coenzyme form, P-5-P, directly utilized by the body without the need for liver conversion. This makes it highly effective for supporting Energy, Brain Health, Mood Support, and General Health goals. The 100mg dosage is therapeutic and well-regarded for its potential impact. Online reviews, while fewer than some legacy brands, are consistently positive, reflecting satisfaction with the product's quality and efficacy. From a nutritional standpoint, P-5-P is often recommended over Pyridoxine HCl due to its superior absorption and reduced risk of potential neuropathy at high doses.

Pros
  • Contains Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (P-5-P), the most bioavailable and active form of Vitamin B6.
  • Optimal 100mg dosage, suitable for significant therapeutic support for energy, brain health, and mood.
  • Excellent price per serving for a P-5-P product, offering exceptional value.
  • Bypasses the need for conversion, leading to more efficient utilization and potentially lower risk of side effects associated with high doses of Pyridoxine HCl.
Cons
  • Fewer total reviews compared to older, more established brands, though review quality is high.
$21.95($0.09 per serving)
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Ingredients
IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate) 100 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Categories
Vitamin B6 100.0
This product represents the gold standard in the Vitamin B6 category, combining the most bioavailable P-5-P form with an effective 100mg dosage and an excellent price point, making it highly competitive and superior to most alternatives.
Goals
Energy 100.0
With 100mg of highly bioavailable P-5-P, this product provides the optimal form and dose for efficient energy metabolism, directly supporting the body's energy pathways.
Brain Health 100.0
The P-5-P form at 100mg is ideal for neurotransmitter synthesis and overall brain function, offering superior support for cognitive processes compared to less active forms.
Mood Support 100.0
This product delivers the active P-5-P form in a sufficient dosage to directly aid in the production of serotonin and dopamine, essential for robust mood regulation and support.
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Nature's Way
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(1720 ratings)
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P-5-P (Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate) 40 mg Double Strength

Swanson
4.8
★★★★★
(1062 ratings)
Provides the highly bioavailable P-5-P form at a 40mg dosage for a lower price per serving (8 vs 9), representing strong value for an active B6 supplement, especially for those sensitive to 100mg.
75 Value

B-6 100 mg

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4.8
★★★★★
(6041 ratings)
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90 Performance

B-100

NOW
4.8
★★★★★
(9362 ratings)
While still Pyridoxine HCl for B6, this is a comprehensive B-Complex with 100mg B6, offering broader support from other B vitamins which can be synergistic for energy and overall health goals, making it 'better' for a more holistic approach.
85 Performance

B-Complex '100'

Solgar
4.7
★★★★★
(446 ratings)
This Solgar B-Complex '100' also contains 100mg of B6 (HCl) along with other high-potency B vitamins. While it uses the HCl form for B6, the comprehensive nature of a B-complex can offer 'better' overall synergistic support for complex metabolic pathways.
80 Performance

Hi Potency B Complex

Natural Factors
4.7
★★★★★
(13054 ratings)
This alternative is a high-potency B-complex providing 50mg of B6 (HCl) alongside other crucial B vitamins. For individuals needing broad B-vitamin support, a comprehensive complex can be 'better' than a standalone B6 supplement, even if the B6 form isn't P-5-P.