Vitamin B6
Spruce is high in Vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 benefits include supporting key bodily systems such as brain development & function, hormone & emotion regulation, and much more.
Vitamin B refers to several different types of vitamins that, together, are known as the B-complex vitamins. There are eight B Vitamins in total: B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B7, B9 and B12. Spruce contains a nutritionist-approved and professionally crafted mix of five B vitamins; we have selected these five to give you the optimum range of benefits.
WHAT IS VITAMIN B6?
Vitamin B6 is a water soluble vitamin also known as pyridoxine, and is one of the most important B-Vitamins. B6 is nicknamed the “brain vitamin” after its leading role in supporting brain functionality and mood regulation.
Spruce is high in Vitamin B6, and the brain vitamin is doing a lot of work in the background. This essential nutrient is supporting: brain development and functionality, the nervous system, production of red blood cells, the regulation of hormones and creating neurotransmitters that regulate emotions. B6 is great for helping combat periods of low energy and low mood.
Key benefits of Vitamin B6:
- Vital for metabolism and reduction in tiredness and fatigue
- Supports brain development and function
- Helps support the immune and nervous system
- Helps make red blood cells
- Helps regulate hormones and emotions
- Helps deal with stress
Vitamin B6 also helps the body produce norepinephrine, which helps you cope with stress.
Sources of Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is naturally found in a wide range of foods. It is perhaps most well known for being present in fruits such as bananas. It is also found in foods such as turkey, chickpea, tuna, salmon and potatoes.
The important of Vitamin B6 on our brain functionality and mood regulation meant this was a must for Spruce, and we are very pleased to be high in such an important vitamin.
RECOMMENDEDDAILY ALLOWANCE
The RDA, or NRV (Nutritional Reference Value), for Vitamin B6 in adults is 1.4 mg (milligram) daily in the UK and EU. One made up Spruce contains 0.7mg (50% of NRV), meaning you can enjoy multiple Spruce drinks in a day.
Vitamin B6 is water soluble, which means excess vitamins will pass through in your urine. That being said, the medical profession advise a safe upper limit of 100 mg a day. It is always best to check with a doctor before taking a supplement, especially if you have an existing health condition, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
