B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

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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 Micronutrients are another benefit, as oats naturally contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus and B vitamins, which are important for metabolism, nerve function and overall cellular health. Daryl Austin, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026 The medications might include B vitamins, marketed to alleviate nausea and gastrointestinal side effects that are associated with GLP-1 drugs, or levocarnitine, which may help with muscle wasting, says Gina Moore, a pharmacist and pharmacy law expert at the University of Colorado Anschutz. Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 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 26 Feb. 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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