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pyridoxine
noun
pyr·i·dox·ine
ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn
-sən
: a crystalline phenolic alcohol C8H11NO3 of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals and convertible in the organism into pyridoxal and pyridoxamine
Examples of pyridoxine in a Sentence
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Chicken, egg yolk, whole grains, broccoli, mushrooms, avocados Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) • Metabolizes amino acids and helps cells replicate.
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Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 25 June 2024
The formula includes essential nutrients such as calcium pantothenate and pyridoxine hydrochloride, which contribute to maintaining healthy skin and coat.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 11 Aug. 2023
It’s made up of eight smaller vitamins: thiamine (vitamin B1), riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin, folic acid, and cobalamins (vitamin B12).
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Perri O. Blumberg, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
What is in a B-complex supplement? Many, but not all, B-complex supplements contain all eight of the B vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin).
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Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
B-Complex refers to the eight B vitamins found in our diets, B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine), B7 (biotin), B9 (folate), and B12 (cobalamin).
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Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
Clinical studies have linked vitamin B6, or pyridoxine, to mood regulation and alertness, while low levels of this essential vitamin may cause anxiety and irritability.
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Dallas News, 24 July 2022
Within 36 hours, the Coltins had an answer: Maverick has pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, caused by a rare mutation of the ALDH7A1 gene, which codes for the enzyme antiquitin.
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Michele Cohen Marill, Wired, 9 Mar. 2020
Bonjesta contains doxylamine succinate (an antihistamine found in over-the-counter sleep aids) and pyridoxine hydrochloride (the chemical name for a form of vitamin B6), which are the same active ingredients found in Diclegis.
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Korin Miller, SELF, 28 June 2018
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Word History
Etymology
pyridine + ox- + -ine entry 2
First Known Use
1939, in the meaning defined above
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Cite this Entry
“Pyridoxine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pyridoxine. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
Kids Definition
pyridoxine
noun
pyr·i·dox·ine
ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn
-sən
: an alcohol of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals
Medical Definition
pyridoxine
noun
pyr·i·dox·ine
ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn, -sən
: a crystalline phenolic alcohol C8H11NO3 of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals and convertible in the body into pyridoxal and pyridoxamine
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