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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
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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
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—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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“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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