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NIH Office of Dietary Supplements
B vitamin
Pronunciation
bee VY-tuh-min
Definition
A nutrient that is important for cell function. The B vitamins are biotin, folate, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin (vitamin B
2
), thiamin, vitamin B
6
, and vitamin B
12
. The B vitamins make up the vitamin B complex.
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