Definition of biotin
: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk
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For instance, mega-doses of biotin (vitamin B7), which some people take for skin, hair, and nail health, can skew medical tests for heart attacks.
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Some derms also suggest taking a multivitamin with biotin and a fish-oil pill to make your hair stronger.
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Among the more than two dozen ingredients in the kangaroo formula: biotin, choline, inositol, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, zinc, iron, manganese, copper, iodine and selenium.
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Jason Thin to Thick Extra Volume Shampoo Combat fine, limp hair with this extra volume shampoo infused with biotin, panthenol, and proteins.
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This formula aims to thicken strands with a blend of vitamin B7 biotin, collagen, and hydrolyzed wheat protein.
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Take Supplements: Taking biotin supplements daily is one way to make your hair grow faster, and potentially stimulate regrowth for lost hair atop your head.
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Besides bettering your overall health, a diet rich in protein may help grow your lashes, as well as foods containing biotin (eggs), niacin (mushrooms), vitamin C, vitamin E and calcium.
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These commonly contain antioxidants such as vitamins A, C and E, or coenzyme Q10, as well as biotin, a B-complex vitamin.
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Origin and Etymology of biotin
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios
Medical Dictionary
medical Definition of biotin
: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk — called also
vitamin H
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