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

High doses of vitamin B6 can cause nerve damage and numbness. — Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2026

This is because they are composed of protein, vitamin C, vitamin B6, flavonols, phenolic acids, dietary fiber, phenolic acids and iron. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2026

Bananas contain nutrients like magnesium and vitamin B6 that promote relaxation and sleep. — Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 14 Aug. 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

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