Description
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate is the metabolically active form of vitamin B-6. Its involved in numerous body functions, but it is especially important to protein syntheses, such as in the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, antibodies of the immune system, oxygen-hungry muscle cells and oxygen-carrying red blood cells. It is also required for proper fluid and electrolyte balance, controlling potassium and sodium-based fluids while helping maintain proper intracellular levels of magnesium. Since it is a water-soluble vitamin, there is no place to store vitamin B-6 in the body over the long term. Instead, any excess vitamin B-6 gets excreted quickly via urine, within 60 to 90 minutes of absorption-and under stress, the body will become depleted faster than some diets can replenish. Pure Lab Vitamins Slow Release BioActive B-6 in 50 milligrams per capsule ensures a more gradual uptake of the vitamin-in its active form-for a safer way to maintain adequate levels of this nutrient throughout the day. PureLabs Slow-Release Formulation helps maintain blood levels for 4-5 hours. Recommended Use: Helps in energy metabolism and tissue formation. Helps to prevent Vitamin B6 deficiency. Recommended Dose: Adults: 1 capsule 1-2 times per day with food. Adolescents 9-18 years: 1 capsule 1 time per day with food. Or as directed by a health care practitioner.