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Pyridoxamine is one of the six natural forms, or vitamers, of vitamin B6. While it is a necessary part of the vitamin B6 complex, it is not the most common form found in supplements. Its ability to inhibit the Maillard reaction, a chemical process linked to aging and diabetic complications, has made it a focus of medical research. The forms of vitamin B6 The term "vitamin B6" encompasses six different compounds that the body uses to create the active coenzyme pyridoxal 5'-phosphate (PLP). These compounds include: Pyridoxine: The most common form in dietary supplements and plant-based foods. Pyridoxal: Another natural form of the vitamin. Pyridoxamine: A form with a unique role in preventing certain degenerative processes. Their phosphorylated derivatives: pyridoxine 5'-phosphate, pyridoxal 5'-phosphate, and pyridoxamine 5'-phosphate. The body can convert pyridoxamine and pyridoxine into the active coenzyme PLP, which is essential for over 100 enzymatic reactions, including those involving metabolism and neurotransmitter synthesis. Pyridoxamine's special function Pyridoxamine's unique properties as an inhibitor of the Maillard reaction have been the subject of extensive research. Mechanism of action: The Maillard reaction is a non-enzymatic reaction between proteins and sugars that produces advanced glycation end products (AGEs). AGEs have been linked to complications from diabetes, such as kidney disease (nephropathy). Pyridoxamine works by: Scavenging toxic carbonyl compounds that are intermediates in the Maillard reaction. Chelating metal ions that catalyze the oxidative steps of the reaction. Scavenging reactive oxygen species (ROS). Research and status: Early animal studies suggested pyridoxamine was effective at protecting against diabetic nephropathy, retinopathy, and other diabetes-related complications. As a result, it entered clinical trials as a potential drug (under the brand name Pyridorin). However, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) later ruled that pyridoxamine must be regulated as a pharmaceutical, not a dietary supplement. A major clinical trial was subsequently halted for financial reasons. Sources and considerations Food sources: Pyridoxamine is found primarily in animal products such as meat, fish, and poultry. Supplements: While pyridoxine is the most common form of B6 in supplements, pyridoxamine was once sold as a dietary supplement. Due to the FDA's ruling, however, it is no longer available over the counter for that purpose. Consult a doctor: It is important to discuss any supplement use with a healthcare provider, especially for those with health conditions like diabetes, who may have altered metabolism. 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