1. Plural of pyridoxin; a group of organic compounds that are forms of vitamin B6, essential for protein metabolism and nervous system function.
Usage: technical; biochemistry

Examples

• Pyridoxins are water-soluble vitamins found in many foods including chicken, fish, and potatoes.
• The body converts different pyridoxins into pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of vitamin B6.
• Deficiency in pyridoxins can lead to anemia and neurological problems.
• Bananas and chickpeas are good dietary sources of pyridoxins.
• Researchers studied how pyridoxins affect immune system function in aging populations.