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Biotin - Definition and Overview |
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| Biotin
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| General
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| Chemical formula
| C10H16N2O3S
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| Molecular weight
| 244.31 g/mol
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| Other names
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| Vitamin properties
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| Solubility
| Water
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| RDA (adult male)
| 30 μg/day
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| RDA (adult female)
| 30 μg/day
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| RDA upper limit (adult male)
| None
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| RDA upper limit (adult female)
| None
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| Deficiency symptoms
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| Excess symptoms
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| Common sources
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Biotin, also known as vitamin H or B7 and C10H16N2O3S (Biotin; Coenzyme R, Biopeiderm), is a B-complex vitamin which is important in the catalysis of essential metabolic reactions to synthesize fatty acids, in gluconeogenesis, and to metabolize leucine.
The molecular weight of biotin is 244.31.
Other uses:
- commonly used to improve the hoof quality of horses
See also
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Example Usage of Biotin |
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_LadyMay: I think Biotin did help with hair growth :waves hair around: |
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just_lei: Fuller, really?? I might have 2 try it. RT @HollandKitty: I think Biotin is really making my hair stronger & fuller.... |
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HollandKitty: http://twitpic.com/qjx08 I think Biotin is really making my hair stronger and fuller. I'm hoping it helps it grow super long too! |
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