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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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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
Unwell has 25 calories, four grams of sugar, and 0.32 milligrams of vitamin B6.
—Brock Colyar, Vulture, 16 Dec. 2024
The upper limit recommended for vitamin B6 is 100 milligrams per day; for vitamin B9, the limit is 1,000 micrograms (mcg) per day.6
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—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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
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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 2 Jan. 2025.
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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