biotin
Sign in to savealt=3D space-filling model of Biotin rotating about an axis (GIF)|thumb|3D space-filling model of biotin rotating about an axis Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 and Vitamin H) is one of the B vitamins – a group of essential dietary micronutrients. Present in every living cell, it is involved as a cofactor for enzymes in numerous metabolic processes, both in humans and in other organisms, primarily related to the biochemistry of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.
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Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is an essential nutrient found in every living cell that helps enzymes carry out important metabolic processes in your body. It plays a key role in how your body breaks down and uses fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids for energy and other vital functions.
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24 sectionsContents
- Chemical description
- Dietary recommendations
- Safety
- Labeling regulations
- Food sources
- Physiology
- Absorption
- Metabolism and excretion
- Factors that affect biotin requirements
- Biosynthesis
- Cofactor biochemistry
- Deficiency
- Diagnosis
- Deficiency as a result of metabolic disorders
- Use in biotechnology
- Interference with medical laboratory results
- History
- Research
- Multiple sclerosis
- Hair, nails, skin
- Animals
- See also
- References
- External links
alt=3D space-filling model of Biotin rotating about an axis (GIF)|thumb|3D space-filling model of biotin rotating about an axis Biotin (also known as vitamin B7 and Vitamin H) is one of the B vitamins – a group of essential dietary micronutrients. Present in every living cell, it is involved as a cofactor for enzymes in numerous metabolic processes, both in humans and in other organisms, primarily related to the biochemistry of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids.
When isolated, biotin is a white, needle-like crystalline solid. Biotin is obtained from foods, particularly meats and liver, and is sold as a dietary supplement.