vitamin B₆

noun

-ˈbē-ˈsiks 

: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition

Examples of vitamin B₆ in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Supports Metabolic Health Avocados deliver nutrients like healthy fats, fiber, potassium, magnesium, and vitamin B6, as well as bioactive compounds that help manage cholesterol, blood pressure, and blood sugar. —Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Sep. 2025

The percentage of your vitamin B6 needs also varies with different types of palm hearts. —Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 27 Aug. 2025

Bananas are rich in a variety of beneficial nutrients, including potassium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, fiber and magnesium. —Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2025

As far as nutritional elements, popcorn contains potassium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B6, vitamin E and vitamin K. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 July 2025

Flewd’s latest bath soak targets fatigue with magnesium, tryptophan, potassium and vitamin B6. —Emily Burns, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Word History

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

vitamin B₆

noun

-ˈbē-ˈsiks

: pyridoxine

also : a closely related compound

Medical Definition

vitamin B₆

noun

-ˈbē-ˈsiks 

: pyridoxine or a closely related compound found widely in combined form and considered essential to vertebrate nutrition