Pyridoxine, also known as B6, helps your body release and utilize energy from foods, enhancing the metabolization of lipids (fats), carbohydrates and proteins.** The vitamin is also vital to the function and growth of red blood cells, supporting the nervous and immunes systems.** In this formula, Country Life uses pyridoxal-5-phosphate (P-5-P), a biologically active form of B6 that is utilized by the body.**