Biological Role of Vitamin B6
-can act as a potent antioxidant
-Essential for the production of serotonin, dopamine, GABA, and norepinephrine.
-Homocysteine regulation: B6 is a cofactor in the conversion of homocysteine to cysteine.
Elevated homocysteine levels are linked to increased AD risk and brain atrophy.
-Anti-inflammatory effects: B6 may modulate inflammation, a key factor in neurodegeneration.
-Myelin and cognitive function: Involved in myelin formation and synaptic plasticity.
-higher vitamin B6 intakes have been associated with greater grey matter volume
Cognitive support / Homocysteine lowering 10–50 mg/day Often combined with B12 and folate