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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Available for dry, thinning and oily hair, the beauty-boosting supplements are packed with nourishing ingredients like biotin, omega 3 and silica.
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Health benefits include vitamin B12, calcium, magnesium, vitamin K2, biotin, folate, enzymes and probiotics.
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Supplements like biotin, found at basically any local pharmacy, encourage healthy hair and nail growth, while some haircare experts recommend taking Viviscal as well to speed things up.
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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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Origin and Etymology of biotin
International Scientific Vocabulary, from Greek biotos life, sustenance; akin to Greek bios
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: 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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