vitamin B6

noun

: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition

Examples of vitamin B6 in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web 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 Brazil nuts also contain nutrients like vitamin E, vitamin B6, zinc, and omega 3 and 6—all of which support healthy, glowing skin. Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 The Patch Brand Libido Patch, $24 The Patch Brand’s latest launch employs L-arginine, maca root, vitamin B6 and more to enhance arousal. Emily Burns, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 Unfortified and unsweetened soy milk can be a source of vitamin B6, folate, magnesium and zinc. Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 9 Sep. 2024 Some compounders already add vitamin B6 or B12 with the intent of alleviating nausea associated with GLP-1 drugs. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 16 Aug. 2024

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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 5 Nov. 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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