noun
- Plural of pyridoxine; forms of vitamin B6, a water-soluble vitamin essential for protein metabolism, immune function, and brain development.
Usage: technical/scientific; usually used in plural when referring to multiple forms or compounds
Examples
- Pyridoxines are found in foods like chickpeas, bananas, and salmon.
- The body converts different pyridoxines into pyridoxal phosphate, the active coenzyme form.
- Deficiency in pyridoxines can lead to anemia and neurological problems.
- Supplements often contain multiple pyridoxines to ensure adequate vitamin B6 intake.
- Researchers studied how pyridoxines affect neurotransmitter synthesis in the brain.