Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6)




Scientific Effect

Pyridoxine HCl is an essential vitamin for human metabolism. Supplementation may result in reducing inflammation, carpal tunnel syndrome and the negative effects of some medications. It may also be associated with dreaming.



Clinical Study

Vitamin B-6 supplementation and theophylline-related effects in humans.

Results

"There was a tendency for vitamin B-6 supplementation to reduce many side effects related to nervous system function."

Study Citation

Bartel, P. R., Ubbink, J. B., Delport, R., Lotz, B. P., & Becker, P. J. (1994). Vitamin B-6 supplementation and theophylline-related effects in humans. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 60(1), 93-99.

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Clinical Study

We found that vitamin B6 significantly increased the amount of dream content participants recalled...

Results

"Effects of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) and a B Complex Preparation on Dreaming and Sleep."

Study Citation

Aspy, D. J., Madden, N. A., & Delfabbro, P. (2018). Effects of vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) and a B complex preparation on dreaming and sleep. Perceptual and motor skills, 125(3), 451-462.

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Clinical Study

The severity of the syndrome diminished on the Recommended Dietary Allowances and the patient was asymptomatic at the higher dosage.

Results

"Clinical results of a cross-over treatment with pyridoxine and placebo of the carpal tunnel syndrome."

Study Citation

Ellis, J., Folkers, K., Watanabe, T., Kaji, M., Saji, S., Caldwell, J. W., ... & Wood, F. S. (1979). Clinical results of a cross-over treatment with pyridoxine and placebo of the carpal tunnel syndrome. The American journal of clinical nutrition, 32(10), 2040-2046.

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