Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate)

Vitamin B6 refers to a group of chemically related compounds including pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine. The biologically active form is Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate (P5P), a coenzyme form used directly by the body. P5P acts as a coenzyme in over 100 enzymatic reactions, primarily in amino acid metabolism, and is involved in neurotransmitter synthesis, glucose metabolism, immune function, and hemoglobin production.