pyridoxine

noun

pyr·​i·​dox·​ine ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn How to pronounce pyridoxine (audio)
-sən
: a crystalline phenolic alcohol C8H11NO3 of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals and convertible in the organism into pyridoxal and pyridoxamine

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Supports Healthy Skin Cucumbers contain vitamin B6 (pyridoxine). Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024 Bulgur is particularly rich in fiber and B vitamins—such as riboflavin, niacin, and pyridoxine—which have heart-protective effects. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024 Chicken, egg yolk, whole grains, broccoli, mushrooms, avocados Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) • Metabolizes amino acids and helps cells replicate. Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 The formula includes essential nutrients such as calcium pantothenate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which contribute to maintaining healthy skin and coat. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023 It’s made up of eight smaller vitamins: thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin, folic acid, and cobalamins (vitamin B12). Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 June 2023 What is in a B-complex supplement? Many, but not all, B-complex supplements contain all eight of the B vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin). Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023 B-Complex refers to the eight B vitamins found in our diets, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin). Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023 Clinical studies have linked vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, to mood regulation and alertness, while low levels of this essential vitamin may cause anxiety and irritability. Dallas News, 24 July 2022

Word History

Etymology

pyridine + ox- + -ine entry 2

First Known Use

1939, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pyridoxine was in 1939

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“Pyridoxine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyridoxine. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

pyridoxine

noun
pyr·​i·​dox·​ine ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn How to pronounce pyridoxine (audio)
-sən
: an alcohol of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals

Medical Definition

pyridoxine

noun
pyr·​i·​dox·​ine ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn, -sən How to pronounce pyridoxine (audio)
: a crystalline phenolic alcohol C8H11NO3 of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals and convertible in the body into pyridoxal and pyridoxamine

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