vitamin B6
noun
: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition
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Romaine lettuce, for instance, provides dietary fiber, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorous, zinc, potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B6, niacin, vitamin K and nearly two grams of protein in only two cups, per the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
When combined with vitamin B6, magnesium seemed to work even better for PMS symptoms.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Experiencing vitamin B6 deficiency may contribute to PPD, too.2
Parenting and Infant Risk Factors
Having a colicky baby, which is a baby who cries constantly and can't easily be consoled, can increase your risk of postpartum depression.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
According to one study, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The fruit is full of nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and vitamin E, which are all beneficial to your pet, according to PetMD.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Compared to industrialized American cookies, these cookies are made with Einkorn wheat, an ancient European variety featuring an easily digestible form of gluten that is rich in protein, potassium and vitamin B6, and results in less of a blood sugar spike.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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).
—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
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Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
When combined with vitamin B6, magnesium seemed to work even better for PMS symptoms.
—Patricia Weiser, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 18 Feb. 2025
Experiencing vitamin B6 deficiency may contribute to PPD, too.2
Parenting and Infant Risk Factors
Having a colicky baby, which is a baby who cries constantly and can't easily be consoled, can increase your risk of postpartum depression.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 21 Jan. 2025
According to one study, folate, vitamin B6, and vitamin B12 may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome in young adults.
—Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 12 Feb. 2025
The fruit is full of nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6, potassium and vitamin E, which are all beneficial to your pet, according to PetMD.
—Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Jan. 2025
Compared to industrialized American cookies, these cookies are made with Einkorn wheat, an ancient European variety featuring an easily digestible form of gluten that is rich in protein, potassium and vitamin B6, and results in less of a blood sugar spike.
—Anna Haines, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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).
—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
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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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