Vitamin B6 is a water-soluble vitamin that is also referred to as pyridoxal phosphate. In its active form, vitamin B6 is used as a cofactor in amino acid metabolism. It is also used in the enzymatic reactions that control the release of glucose from glycogen.
In 1995, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation performed a study involving a team of cardiologists as well as biologists. The study showed us that people who have low levels of vitamin B6 have an increased chance for developing heart disease.