Know Your Blood Parameter : Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
- Fatima Qureshi
- Jul 5
- 1 min read
1. Parameter Name
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
2. Test Type
Blood (plasma pyridoxal 5’-phosphate)
3. Normal Range
5–50 µg/L (varies by lab)
4. High Levels Indicate
Excess supplementation; may cause sensory neuropathy.
5. Low Levels Indicate
Deficiency linked to anemia, neurological symptoms, and immune dysfunction.
6. Why It's Tested
To diagnose deficiency or monitor supplementation.
7. Associated Symptoms (if abnormal)
Peripheral neuropathy, irritability, depression, confusion.
8. What To Do If Abnormal
Adjust dietary intake or supplementation accordingly.
9. Common Conditions Related
Pyridoxine deficiency, sideroblastic anemia, neurological disorders.
10. Nutrition or Lifestyle Connection
Found in poultry, fish, potatoes, bananas, fortified cereals.
11. References (APA Format) NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. (2022). Vitamin B6. MedlinePlus. (2023). Vitamin B6 test. https://medlineplus.gov
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