: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk
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Also promising: The product–which is made with biotin and the brand’s patented fish extract compound, Marilex–was well tolerated and none of the subjects reported side effects.
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Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
This shampoo includes biotin which has been helpful with men who want to thicken their hair.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The shampoo is made with nourishing ingredients, like biotin for strength, zinc to protect hair follicles, and a unique energy complex that’s designed to stimulate the scalp, thus stimulating hair growth.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Humans mostly get their fill of biotin from common foods like nuts, egg yolks, meat, fish, and sweet potatoes, which is why a deficiency is rare, according to Dr. Taylor.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2023
Avalon Organics Therapy Thickening Shampoo This hair thickening shampoo for men is made with biotin and other natural ingredients that have been certified non-GMO to help men increase their hair follicles.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet that includes protein, iron, zinc, vitamin D, and biotin can keep hair healthy.
—Korin Miller, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
Long-term antibiotic use may interfere with the gut’s natural production of biotin, for example, and heavy drinking has been shown to decrease your body’s ability to absorb it, Dr. Taylor says.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2023
Some of the key ingredients in this formula include vitamins A, C, and E, as well as biotin and zinc.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 15 Apr. 2024
This shampoo includes biotin which has been helpful with men who want to thicken their hair.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
The shampoo is made with nourishing ingredients, like biotin for strength, zinc to protect hair follicles, and a unique energy complex that’s designed to stimulate the scalp, thus stimulating hair growth.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024
Humans mostly get their fill of biotin from common foods like nuts, egg yolks, meat, fish, and sweet potatoes, which is why a deficiency is rare, according to Dr. Taylor.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2023
Avalon Organics Therapy Thickening Shampoo This hair thickening shampoo for men is made with biotin and other natural ingredients that have been certified non-GMO to help men increase their hair follicles.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
Exercising regularly and eating a balanced diet that includes protein, iron, zinc, vitamin D, and biotin can keep hair healthy.
—Korin Miller, Health, 20 Mar. 2024
Long-term antibiotic use may interfere with the gut’s natural production of biotin, for example, and heavy drinking has been shown to decrease your body’s ability to absorb it, Dr. Taylor says.
—Cathryne Keller, SELF, 4 Dec. 2023
Some of the key ingredients in this formula include vitamins A, C, and E, as well as biotin and zinc.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2023
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biotin
noun
bi·o·tin
ˈbī-ə-tən 
: a growth vitamin of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk
Medical Definition
biotin
noun
bi·o·tin
ˈbī-ət-ən
: 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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