Definition

1. Noun:
   • A form of vitamin B6: Pyridoxine is a specific, naturally occurring chemical compound that is one of the forms of vitamin B6. It is a water-soluble vitamin essential for numerous bodily functions.

Usage

• Pyridoxine is used as a nutritional supplement to prevent or treat vitamin B6 deficiency.
• It is discussed in the contexts of biochemistry, nutrition, and medicine.
• It is often referred to simply as "vitamin B6," though B6 can also include the related compounds pyridoxal and pyridoxamine.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The doctor recommended a supplement containing pyridoxine to help with her metabolism.
  • Foods like bananas, chickpeas, and tuna are good natural sources of pyridoxine.
  • A deficiency in pyridoxine can lead to health issues such as anemia or skin inflammation.

Advanced Usage

• "Pyridoxine hydrochloride": This is the common salt form of pyridoxine used in dietary supplements and food fortification due to its stability.
  • The ingredient list specifies pyridoxine hydrochloride as the source of vitamin B6.

Variants and Related Words

• Vitamin B6 (n): The general name for the group of vitamins that includes pyridoxine, pyridoxal, and pyridoxamine.
• Pyridoxal (n): Another form of vitamin B6, often the active form in the body involved in enzyme function.
• Pyridoxamine (n): A third form of vitamin B6.

Synonyms

• Vitamin B6 (general term)

Related Phrases/Compounds

• Pyridoxine deficiency (n): A medical condition resulting from insufficient intake or absorption of vitamin B6.
  • Symptoms of pyridoxine deficiency can include confusion and a sore tongue.

Noun

1. a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch