Vitamin B6 About Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine is a water-soluble vitamin useful in the production of antibodies and white blood cells. Description Vitamin B6 assists the absorption of vitamin B12. B6 is involved in a number of enzymatic reactions and in protein synthesis. Deficiency Symptoms Deficiencies occur in lactose intolerance or coeliac disease, diabetes or in the elderly. Symptoms include anaemia, skin or nervous disorders. At a Glance... Vitamin B6 is involved in nerve transmission, energy production, and many biochemical reactions.
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