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vitamin B6

American  

noun

  1. pyridoxine.


vitamin B6 British  

noun

  1. another name for pyridoxine

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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.


Etymology

Origin of vitamin B6

First recorded in 1930–35


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"This family's experience will definitely raise awareness of the link between vitamin B6 and Parkinson's medications," said Rassell.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

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

The vitamin B6 is good for the brain, blood and immune system and is found in a wide variety of foods.

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

Molasses is naturally rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorous and vitamin B6.

From Salon ● Dec. 12, 2023

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