vitamin B6
noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition
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And some ingredients that are unrecognizable to many people may actually be vitamins, Dr. Nestle said, like sodium ascorbate (vitamin C), pyridoxine (vitamin B6) and alpha-tocopherol acetate (vitamin E).
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New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, too much vitamin C at once can cause diarrhea, and an excess of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve damage.
B Vitamins
B vitamins are a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that support metabolism, red blood cell production, and nerve function, among other essential roles.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
This exotic fruit is loaded with magnesium and vitamin B6, nutrients that boost brain activity and cognitive function during the day.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Brown rice has over twice the fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium of white rice—plus more of other essential nutrients.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Bananas provide an array of micronutrients, such as vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and manganese.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The tiny green flesh is filled with vitamin B6, vitamin E, folic acid, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are key for eye health.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Not getting enough B vitamins can lead to deficiencies, including anemia due to a lack of vitamin B6 or B12.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
According to Merkel, roasted pistachios are fine to eat, although some heat-sensitive vitamins such as vitamin B6 can be lost during roasting.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
For example, too much vitamin C at once can cause diarrhea, and an excess of vitamin B6 can lead to nerve damage.
B Vitamins
B vitamins are a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that support metabolism, red blood cell production, and nerve function, among other essential roles.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
This exotic fruit is loaded with magnesium and vitamin B6, nutrients that boost brain activity and cognitive function during the day.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Brown rice has over twice the fiber, vitamin B6, and magnesium of white rice—plus more of other essential nutrients.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 8 Jan. 2025
Bananas provide an array of micronutrients, such as vitamin B6, potassium, zinc, phosphorus, and manganese.
—Aviv Joshua, Verywell Health, 7 Jan. 2025
The tiny green flesh is filled with vitamin B6, vitamin E, folic acid, and minerals such as potassium, magnesium, iron, and zinc, as well as lutein and zeaxanthin, which are key for eye health.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
Not getting enough B vitamins can lead to deficiencies, including anemia due to a lack of vitamin B6 or B12.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
According to Merkel, roasted pistachios are fine to eat, although some heat-sensitive vitamins such as vitamin B6 can be lost during roasting.
—Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
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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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