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

Research shows that low vitamin B6 levels are linked with cognitive decline in older adults. — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 July 2026

Walnuts also provide magnesium, manganese, copper, vitamin B6 and a host of other nutrients — a key feature of whole foods that experts say supplements can’t match. — Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 18 June 2026

After digging into clinical research, Brianna discovered that ingredients like vitamin B6 and lemon balm had long been shown to support PMS symptoms. — Megan Bruneau, Forbes.com, 12 Mar. 2026

High in potassium, bananas are also a great source of vitamin B6. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 5 Mar. 2026

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