Professor of Cell Biology at Universitat Politècnica de València, with a particular passion for molecular medicine and a strong interest in natural philosophy.
Oct 19, 2025 • 8 tweets • 3 min read
B vitamins are essential cofactors in the biochemical machinery that builds neurotransmitters—the chemical messengers of the nervous system. Without them, neurons simply cannot synthesize, release, or recycle the molecules that allow thoughts, emotions, and movements to exist.
1⃣Vitamin B6 (pyridoxal phosphate) is the star player: it acts as a coenzyme for the enzymes that convert amino acids into neurotransmitters. Let's see:
