1. 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.