Solgar P-5'-P (Pyridoxal-5'-Phosphate) 50mg 50 Tablets is a food supplement providing 50mg of pyridoxal-5'-phosphate, a form of vitamin B6, in each tablet. The tablets are specially coated, and the manufacturer describes the coating as protection against degradation from stomach acids. It is taken as 1 tablet a day and is suitable for vegans.

Key Features

• 50mg pyridoxal-5'-phosphate per tablet: The label describes it as a vitamin B6 metabolite.
• Enteric coating: The tablets are specially coated (enteric coating) for protection against degradation from stomach acids.
• 1 tablet a day: One tablet a day means a 50 tablet pack lasts 50 days.
• Suitable for vegans: The tablets are also free of gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners and artificial flavours.

What is pyridoxal-5'-phosphate?

Pyridoxal-5'-phosphate (P-5'-P) is a metabolite of vitamin B6, also known as pyridoxine. According to the NHS, vitamin B6 helps the body to use and store energy from protein and carbohydrates in food, and helps the body form haemoglobin, the substance in red blood cells that carries oxygen around the body.

How much vitamin B6 do adults need each day?

The NHS gives about 1.4mg a day for men and 1.2mg a day for women aged 19 to 64, and says most people can get all the vitamin B6 they need from a varied and balanced diet. Each Solgar P-5'-P tablet contains 50mg.

How long does one pack last?

At 1 tablet a day, a pack of 50 tablets lasts 50 days.

Active ingredient: Pyridoxal-5'-phosphate 50mg per tablet, listed on the label as 3571% of the EC Recommended Daily Allowance.

Other ingredients: Bulking agent: dicalcium phosphate. Glazing agents: methacrylic acid, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, vegetable glycerin (from palm kernel oil and coconut oil), glycerol triacetate. Colours: riboflavin, titanium dioxide. Anti-caking agent: vegetable magnesium stearate. Cellulose gum.

Additional information: Free of gluten, wheat, dairy, yeast, preservatives, sweeteners and artificial flavours.

As a food supplement for adults, take 1 tablet a day, preferably at mealtime, or as directed by a healthcare practitioner. Do not exceed the directions for use.

The following precautions apply:

• The NHS advises not to take more than 10mg of vitamin B6 a day in supplements unless a doctor advises it. Each tablet contains 50mg.
• The NHS says the effect of taking vitamin B6 at doses between 10mg and 200mg a day is unclear, so there is not enough evidence to say how long these doses can be taken safely.
• If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.
• Food supplements should not be used instead of a varied, balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.

The label states that long-term use of vitamin B6 may lead to mild tingling and numbness.

The NHS says that taking 200mg or more of vitamin B6 a day can lead to a loss of feeling in the arms and legs, known as peripheral neuropathy. This usually improves once the supplements are stopped, but in a few cases, particularly after taking large amounts for more than a few months, the effect can be permanent.