vitamin B complex

American  

noun

1. an important group of water-soluble vitamins containing vitamin B 1 , vitamin B 2 , etc.

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vitamin B complex British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: B complex.  a large group of water-soluble vitamins occurring esp in liver and yeast: includes thiamine, riboflavin, nicotinic acid, pyridoxine, pantothenic acid, biotin, choline, folic acid, and cyanocobalamin

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vitamin B complex Scientific  

1. Any of a group of water-soluble vitamins important for normal cell growth and metabolism. The vitamins of the vitamin B complex include thiamine (vitamin B ₁), riboflavin (vitamin B ₂), pyridoxine (vitamin B ₆), cobalamin (vitamin B ₁₂), pantothenic acid, niacin, biotin, and folic acid.

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Etymology

Origin of vitamin B complex

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

It’s an excellent source of vitamins C and A and is rich in vitamin B complex.

From Washington Post

One reason, as he explained in his book The TB12 Method: nutritional supplements galore, including a multivitamin, vitamin D, vitamin B complex, an antioxidant, essential fish oils, protein powder, a probiotic and electrolytes.

From Scientific American

For your dog, I would also discuss two other supplements with your veterinarian: milk thistle and vitamin B complex.

From Washington Post

The center drew up a therapeutic plan, and we supplemented his diet with vitamin B complex, a multivitamin, ArthAway and dimethylglycine.

From Washington Post

Best case scenario: water-soluble vitamins like vitamin B complex and Vitamin C are simply flushed out of your system if consumed in surplus.

From Scientific American