B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

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Taking B vitamins along with iron can be especially helpful for adjusting to altitude. — Diana Helmuth, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026 Certain gut bacteria also synthesize vitamins, including vitamin K and several B vitamins, and help metabolize bile acids, cholesterol, and numerous dietary compounds. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 This is noteworthy because antioxidants protect healthy cells, while B vitamins support energy metabolism and DNA synthesis. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 12 Aug. 2026 Spirulina is a nutrient-dense type of algae rich in protein, omega-3s, B vitamins, iron, copper, and antioxidants. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for B vitamin

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1920, in the meaning defined above

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B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

Medical Definition

B vitamin

noun

: any vitamin of the vitamin B complex

B vitamin

noun

Examples of B vitamin in a Sentence

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