Does Alcohol Affect Vitamin B6?

Amount or timing may matter

The short answer

Alcohol accelerates B6 degradation and impairs its conversion to active form.

How to arrange timing

Separate B6 supplements from alcohol by at least 4 hours.

Reference

Reference noted for this food and supplement combination: NIH ODS 2024

Important context

The effect can also change with food amount, supplement dose, product formulation, health conditions, and medication use. Ask a doctor or pharmacist first if you take medication, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have a chronic condition.