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vitamin B6
noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition
Examples of vitamin B6 in a Sentence
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One packet not only contains milk thistle, fenugreek, and fennel but also collagen, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
Just one tablespoon provides 3.5 grams of fiber, seven grams of protein, and several B vitamins, including thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6.
—Lainey Younkin, Ms, Rd, Parents, 15 May 2024
The formula incorporates the natural ingredients of arnica and vitamin B6.
—Danielle Zoellner, Verywell Health, 26 Mar. 2024
As Attia shared on an episode of his podcast, vitamin B6 gets your homocysteine back in line.
—Sean Evans, Robb Report, 14 Jan. 2024
However, there is a link between vitamin B6, B12, and D deficiencies and depression.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Ms, Verywell Health, 15 May 2023
Some evidence suggests that vitamin B6 supplements reduce bloating and decrease premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
More research is needed to know exactly how vitamin B6 affects PMS symptoms.
—Amanda Gardner, Health, 28 Nov. 2023
Asparagus: Asparagus is rich in magnesium, D-aspartic acid, vitamin K, and vitamin B6.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 6 Oct. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1934, in the meaning defined above
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“Vitamin B6.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20B6. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
Kids Definition
vitamin B6
noun-ˈbē-ˈsiks
: pyridoxine
also
: a closely related compound
Medical Definition
vitamin B6
noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition
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