Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B6
For the body system: Estrogen
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) has some scientific evidence supporting its use in relation to estrogen and hormone balance, though the evidence is not robust. Vitamin B6 plays a crucial role in neurotransmitter synthesis and the metabolism of steroid hormones, including estrogen. Some clinical studies have indicated that vitamin B6 supplementation may help reduce symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), which are often linked to fluctuations in estrogen and progesterone levels. The proposed mechanisms include vitamin B6’s involvement in the synthesis of serotonin and dopamine, which may help alleviate mood-related symptoms of PMS, and its role in reducing estrogen dominance by enhancing hepatic metabolism of estrogen. However, most studies show only modest effects, and the quality of evidence is mixed, with some randomized controlled trials showing benefit and others finding little to no effect. The use of vitamin B6 for supporting the estrogen body system is therefore grounded in plausible biochemical mechanisms and some clinical evidence, but it is not considered a primary or highly effective intervention for estrogen-related conditions. Major medical organizations do not universally recommend vitamin B6 for managing estrogen balance outside of its potential benefit for PMS symptom relief. More high-quality, large-scale studies are needed to better establish its efficacy in this context.
Other ingredients that support Estrogen
7-hydroxymatairesinol (HMR)black cohosh
chaste tree
d-glucarate
daidzin
dandelion
DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone)
DIM (diindolylmethane)
dong quai root
fennel
flaxseed
genistein
genistin
ginseng
HMR lignan
hops
indole-3-carbinol
licorice root
lignans
maca
sage
secoisolariciresinol diglucoside
soybean
spearmint leaf
vitamin B6
vitamin E
wild yam
red clover
anise
yarrow
dioscorea
Equol (proprietary)
soy isoflavones
27-deoxyactein
4-Hydroxyandrostenedione
8-Prenylnaringenin
Agnuside
Anti-aromatase
Brassica
Bugbane
biochanin
Barbasco
Cohosh
Clary sage
Cruciferous
Casticin
Coumesterol
DHEA
Daidzein
Dong Quai
Diosgenin
formononetin
Ginsenosides
Glycetein
Glabridin
Isoflavones
Soy Protein
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