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 3. 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

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vitamin B6 was in 1934

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“Vitamin B6.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitamin%20B6. Accessed 24 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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