B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

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Whole Grains and Legumes Foods like oats, brown rice, quinoa, lentils, and beans are excellent sources of B vitamins (including thiamine, folate, and niacin), iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Md Published, Verywell Health, 3 Mar. 2026 The B vitamin, while often touted as a hair growth miracle, has little scientific evidence to support this notion; that said, biotin has been shown to add hydration to dry hair, leaving it bouncy, shiny, and soft. Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Fermented Bifida and Lactobacillus help keep the scalp balanced, while caffeine, biotin, panthenol, and B vitamins support stronger-looking roots over time. Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 Feb. 2026 Some people may benefit from specific timing, such as taking B vitamins earlier in the day or spacing supplements away from certain medications. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 23 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for B vitamin

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First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of B vitamin was in 1920

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“B vitamin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/B%20vitamin. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Medical Definition

B vitamin

noun
: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex
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