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Vitamin B6: A Nutrient Cofactor to Support Healthy Mood

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Vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, is a water-soluble molecule that acts as a cofactor for more than 100 enzymes in the human body. Research indicates that vitamin B6 may also help support the body’s response to psychological stress. A third study focused on elderly individuals who were found to have a low status of vitamin B6.

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B Vitamins and Overall Stress Response

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Acute or chronic stress causes endogenous physiological changes in hormones, neurotransmitters, and nutrient status. Stress may also impair someone’s mood. For example, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, folate, and riboflavin act as cofactors in DNA methylation and homocysteine clearance.