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 3. 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

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 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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