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Vitamin B6

Meaning

A collective term for a group of six chemically related compounds, with pyridoxal 5′-phosphate (PLP) being the primary active coenzyme form, that are essential water-soluble nutrients required for numerous critical metabolic functions in the human body. As a cofactor, it plays a vital role in over 100 enzyme reactions, predominantly those involved in amino acid metabolism, gluconeogenesis, and the synthesis of neurotransmitters and red blood cells. Maintaining optimal B6 status is crucial for neurological and hormonal health.