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vitamin B6
noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition
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Molasses is a good source of calcium, magnesium, B vitamins (like vitamin B6 and niacin), vitamin K, and trace amounts of vitamin E, says Menard.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Their nutrients are impressive: beets contain many vitamins and minerals, including potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and folate.
—Maria Berentzen, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2024
Bananas Bananas contain fiber, potassium, magnesium, vitamin C, and vitamin B6.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
Research shows that supplementing with magnesium and vitamin B6 significantly alleviates PMS symptoms.
—Marco Rubio, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
Taking vitamin B6 in higher doses (greater than 200 milligrams a day) has been associated with neurological side effects like muscle weakness, sensitivity to touch, and numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, and other body parts.14
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—Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 23 Oct. 2024
Supports Healthy Skin Cucumbers contain vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
The leafy green vegetable is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, magnesium, iron, and vitamin B6.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2024
This product includes high doses of vitamin B6, which may cause skin lesions, sun sensitivity, and nausea.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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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 21 Dec. 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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