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Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
Low concern
Vitamin B6 is essential for amino acid metabolism. NIH ODS notes the adult UL is 100 mg/day; chronic intake of >1000 mg/day from supplements has caused sensory neuropathy.
Found in
67 products
What it is
The active coenzyme form of vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, P5P).
Vitamin B6 fortificant in dietary supplements and fortified foods.
Why it's flagged
- Sensory neuropathy at chronic high-dose supplementation
What regulators actually say
"People almost always develop neurological symptoms with intakes of more than 1,000 mg/day. The UL for adults is 100 mg/day."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Permitted source of vitamin B6 in foods and supplements.
European Union — EFSA
Pyridoxal-5-phosphate authorized as a vitamin B6 source under EU Regulation 1170/2009.
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