Biotin

From WikiMD.org
Jump to navigation Jump to search
Biotin
TermBiotin
Short definitionBiotin - (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. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
Comments


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

Esculaap.svg

This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.


Languages: - East Asian 中文, 日本, 한국어, South Asian हिन्दी, Urdu, বাংলা, తెలుగు, தமிழ், ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian Indonesian, Vietnamese, Thai, မြန်မာဘာသာ, European español, Deutsch, français, русский, português do Brasil, Italian, polski