Codeage Liposomal P5P (90 Veg Capsules)
Vitamin B6 in its active P5P form wrapped in a liposomal coat — cleverly thought out, but that 100 mg per capsule calls for common sense.
What really stands out here is the choice of pyridoxal-5'-phosphate over the cheap standard form: this is the version your body can use straight away. The formula is clean, strictly vegan and free of needless clutter, and one capsule a day is all it takes. That said, 100 mg is a hefty dose, and frankly the packaging could be clearer about it.
Reasons to buy
- Active P5P form (pyridoxal-5'-phosphate) the body uses directly, with no conversion step
- Genuinely clean composition: vegan hypromellose capsule, non-GMO, gluten-, soy- and dairy-free
- Liposomal delivery via phospholipids from sunflower lecithin rather than soy
- One small capsule a day, 90 per bottle so a solid three-month supply
Reasons to consider
- 100 mg per capsule sits at the US upper limit and far above Europe's EFSA norm of 12 mg per day
- Prolonged high B6 intake is linked to nerve issues — not meant for months of autopilot daily use
- Whether the 'liposomal' coat in capsule form truly boosts absorption is hard to pin down
Why the P5P form genuinely matters
Most B6 supplements on the shelf use pyridoxine HCl, a cheap form your liver has to convert into the usable variant first. Codeage skips that step and delivers 100 mg of pyridoxal-5'-phosphate per capsule, the biologically active coenzyme form. For people with slower conversion that's a sensible choice, and it's the kind of detail that signals real thought went into the formula.
The capsule itself is hypromellose, so plant-based, and the ingredient list is refreshingly short: B6, the capsule, a little microcrystalline cellulose and a phospholipid complex from non-GMO sunflower lecithin. No dyes, no pointless binders. Made in a cGMP-certified facility in the USA.
Mind the dose
The biggest caveat is the size of the dose. The US NIH sets an upper limit of 100 mg per day, while Europe's EFSA in 2023 established a far more cautious limit of just 12 mg per day. One capsule lands you right at the American ceiling and well over eight times the European recommendation.
B6 is water-soluble, but unlike most water-soluble vitamins, prolonged high intake can actually cause nerve issues — tingling or numbness in hands and feet. The P5P form appears slightly gentler than pyridoxine, but the upper limit applies to your total B6 intake. So use this purposefully, as a course or for a documented deficiency, and check with your doctor or dietitian if in doubt.
Who is it for?
A good fit for someone deliberately seeking an active B6 form for a specific purpose and who uses supplements responsibly. Anyone just after 'something with B vitamins' for general energy is over-equipped here; a balanced, lower-dose B-complex is the safer, more sensible pick.
FAQ
What's the difference between P5P and regular vitamin B6?
P5P (pyridoxal-5'-phosphate) is the active form the body uses directly, whereas regular pyridoxine must be converted first. P5P is thought to carry a slightly lower risk of side effects.
Isn't 100 mg per day too much?
It sits at the US upper limit and well above the European recommendation of 12 mg. For long-term use it's wiser to discuss it with a doctor than to keep taking it daily without reason.
