vitamin B6

American  

noun

1. pyridoxine.

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vitamin B6 British  

noun

1. another name for pyridoxine

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vitamin B6 Scientific  

1. Any of several water-soluble pyridine derivatives, especially pyridoxine, that are coenzymes in amino acid synthesis and are important in protein and fat metabolism and in healthy nerve function. Vitamin B ₆ is found in liver, whole-grain foods, fish, yeast, and many vegetables.

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Etymology

Origin of vitamin B6

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

A 2-cup serving contains only 80 calories and provides 25% of the daily value for vitamin C along with 8% of the daily value for vitamin B6.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Men need about 1.4mg a day and women 1.2mg of vitamin B6, according to the NHS.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

“Unlike grains, white potatoes are strong contributors of potassium, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, and fiber,” the senators wrote in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 8, 2024

Most healthy adults get more than enough vitamin B6 from their diets alone, so B6 supplements are generally not needed.

From New York Times • Jun. 8, 2023

Essential vitamins and minerals found in chicken soup include: iron, magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium, chromium, copper, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B6 and vitamin B12.

From Salon • Apr. 27, 2023