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
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Look for a B complex with 100 mg of thiamine (B1), 40 mg of pyridoxine (B6), and around 1000 micrograms (mcg) of cobalamin (B12).201
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Minimal research exists on the use of other supplements for managing leg cramps.
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Supports Healthy Skin Cucumbers contain vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Bulgur is particularly rich in fiber and B vitamins—such as riboflavin, niacin, and pyridoxine—which have heart-protective effects.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Chicken, egg yolk, whole grains, broccoli, mushrooms, avocados Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) • Metabolizes amino acids and helps cells replicate.
—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.
—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).
—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).
—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).
—Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Supports Healthy Skin Cucumbers contain vitamin B6 (pyridoxine).
—Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Oct. 2024
Bulgur is particularly rich in fiber and B vitamins—such as riboflavin, niacin, and pyridoxine—which have heart-protective effects.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Chicken, egg yolk, whole grains, broccoli, mushrooms, avocados Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine) • Metabolizes amino acids and helps cells replicate.
—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.
—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).
—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).
—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).
—Alex Aldeborgh, Ms, Verywell Health, 27 Mar. 2023
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pyridoxine
noun
pyr·i·dox·ine
ˌpir-ə-ˈdäk-ˌsēn
-sən
: an alcohol of the vitamin B6 group found especially in cereals
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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 body into pyridoxal and pyridoxamine
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