What does pyridoxine mean?
Definitions for pyridoxine
ˌpɪr ɪˈdɒk sin, -sɪn; -sɪnpyri·dox·ine
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Princeton's WordNet
vitamin B6, pyridoxine, pyridoxal, pyridoxamine, aderminnoun
a B vitamin that is essential for metabolism of amino acids and starch
Wiktionary
pyridoxinenoun
A derivative of pyridine found in fish, liver, cereals and yeast that is essential for the metabolism of amino acids and starch.
Wikipedia
Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine, is a form of vitamin B6 found commonly in food and used as a dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat and prevent pyridoxine deficiency, sideroblastic anaemia, pyridoxine-dependent epilepsy, certain metabolic disorders, side effects or complications of isoniazid use, and certain types of mushroom poisoning. It is used by mouth or by injection.It is usually well tolerated. Occasionally side effects include headache, numbness, and sleepiness. Normal doses are safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Pyridoxine is in the vitamin B family of vitamins. It is required by the body to metabolise amino acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Sources in the diet include fruit, vegetables, and grain.
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pyridoxine
Pyridoxine, also known as vitamin B6, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in the body's metabolism, nervous system, immune function, and mental development. It is vital for the production of neurotransmitters, red blood cells, and DNA. Pyridoxine is commonly found in many types of food including meat, potatoes, and non-citrus fruits.
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Pyridoxine
Pyridoxine is one of the compounds that can be called vitamin B6, along with pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. It differs from pyridoxamine by the substituent at the '4' position. Its hydrochloride salt pyridoxine hydrochloride is often used.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Pyridoxine
The 4-methanol form of VITAMIN B 6 which is converted to PYRIDOXAL PHOSPHATE which is a coenzyme for synthesis of amino acids, neurotransmitters (serotonin, norepinephrine), sphingolipids, aminolevulinic acid. Although pyridoxine and Vitamin B 6 are still frequently used as synonyms, especially by medical researchers, this practice is erroneous and sometimes misleading (EE Snell; Ann NY Acad Sci, vol 585 pg 1, 1990).
Editors Contribution
pyridoxine
A form of vitamin naturally produced within the body of a human being.
Pyridoxine is in the vitamin B family of vitamins. Sources in our diet includes fruit, vegetables and grain.
Submitted by MaryC on February 4, 2017
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pyridoxine in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pyridoxine in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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