Food State vitamin B6 is in the form of Pyridoxal 5 Phosphate, the bioactive and enzymatically converted form of B6 Vitamin B6 is essential to physical activity due to its involvement in the energy cycle by activating the release of glycogen from the liver and muscle Similarly Vitamin B6 plays an important role in the breakdown of carbohydrates, fats and proteins Vitamin B6 also contributes an important role in the functioning of the immune and nervous systems due to its production of red cells and the cells of the immune system Vitamin B6 contributes to the regulation of body fluids through maintaining balances of sodium and potassium The need for vitamin B6 increases during pregnancy and lactation; it can also help inhibit homocysteine. Therefore the vitamin may support a healthy, balanced menstrual cycle and assist with nutrient deficiencies attributed to PMS/ PMT This supplement is beneficially combined in a probiotic base A Food State supplement - uniquely provides nutrients in the same form as those in food Suitable for Men, Women, Children and the Elderly Yeast free and suitable for vegetarians and for people with Candida and Yeast sensitivities Free from Genetically Modified Substances Vitamin B6 provides a role in: Normal function of the immune system Regulation of hormonal activity Formation of normal red blood cells Contribution to normal energy-yielding metabolism Normal function of the nervous system Contribution to normal cysteine synthesis Contribution to normal homocysteine metabolism Normal protein and glycogen metabolism Contribution to normal psychological functions Reduction of tiredness and fatigue