B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

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The presence of vitamin A in milk further aids in immune function and vision health, while B vitamins contribute to energy production and red blood cell formation, said the nutrition expert. Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025 Potential Benefits Red meat is high in important nutrients, including protein, iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and other B vitamins such as niacin, riboflavin, and thiamine. Roxana Ehsani, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 Meanwhile, B vitamins help your body’s cells (skin, blood, and brain cells) to develop and convert food into energy. Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2025 Both chicken and turkey are great sources of lean protein, high in B vitamins and phosphorus. Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for B vitamin

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of B vitamin was in 1920

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“B vitamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/B%20vitamin. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Medical Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex
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