Biotin
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| Term | Biotin |
| Short definition | Biotin - (pronounced) (BY-oh-tin) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Biotin helps some enzymes convert substances in the body into energy and supports tissue development. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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Biotin - (pronounced) (BY-oh-tin) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Biotin helps some enzymes convert substances in the body into energy and supports tissue development. It is found in yeast, whole milk, egg yolks and organ meats. Biotin is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Too little biotin can cause skin, nerve and eye diseases. Biotin is present in greater amounts in some cancerous tissues than in normal tissues. Attaching biotin to substances used to treat some types of cancer helps them find cancer cells. Also called vitamin H
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biotin
- Wikipedia's article - Biotin
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