Question 1

What is the difference between Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12 is classified as a Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective (Corrinoid, Cobalt-containing organometallic compound) while Vitamin B6 is classified as a Essential nutrient, Neurotransmitter cofactor (Pyridine derivative, Water-soluble vitamin). They share 0 effects in common, with 2 effects unique to Vitamin B12 and 3 unique to Vitamin B6.

Question 2

Is it safe to combine Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6?

Accepted Answer

There is no direct interaction data available for combining Vitamin B12 and Vitamin B6. This does not mean the combination is safe. Always exercise caution and research thoroughly.

Question 3

Which is stronger, Vitamin B12 or Vitamin B6?

Accepted Answer

At common doses via oral, Vitamin B12 is typically dosed at 500–1000 mcg while Vitamin B6 is dosed at 10–50 mg. However, "stronger" depends on context — potency, subjective intensity, and duration all factor in. These substances have different pharmacological profiles and comparing raw potency is not straightforward.

	Vitamin B12	Vitamin B6
Class	Essential nutrient, Neuroprotective	Essential nutrient, Neurotransmitter cofactor
Common Dose (oral)	500–1000 mcg	10–50 mg
Total Duration	1.2–4.8 hrs	0.6–2.4 hrs
Routes	Oral	Oral

Level	Vitamin B12	Vitamin B6
Threshold	60 mcg	1.3 mg
Light	100–500 mcg	2–10 mg
Common	500–1000 mcg	10–50 mg
Strong	1000–2500 mcg	50–100 mg
Heavy	5000 mcg	200 mg

Vitamin B12vsVitamin B6

At a Glance

Dosage

oral

Duration

oral

Oral

Oral

Effects

Unique to Vitamin B122

Unique to Vitamin B63

Safety

Interaction: Vitamin B12 + Vitamin B6

Vitamin B12 — Dangerous Interactions

Vitamin B6 — Dangerous Interactions

Frequently Asked Questions