Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Dietary Reference Intakes: Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)
Source: IOM 1998 Dietary Reference Intakes for Vitamin B6 Unit: mg/day
Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA)
| Population | RDA |
|---|---|
| Male 19-50 | 1.3 mg/day |
| Female 19-50 | 1.3 mg/day |
| Male 51+ | 1.7 mg/day |
| Female 51+ | 1.5 mg/day |
| Pregnant | 1.9 mg/day |
| Lactating | 2.0 mg/day |
Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL)
| Population | UL |
|---|---|
| Adult | 100 mg/day |
⚠️ Do not exceed the UL without medical supervision.
Disclaimer
These values are from the National Academy of Medicine (formerly Institute of Medicine) Dietary Reference Intake reports. Individual needs may vary. Consult a healthcare provider.