: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk
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While research on biotin's benefits and abilities is mixed, some evidence supports biotin's role in hair health.
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
Look for a collagen supplement that contains vitamin C to promote the synthesis of collagen itself, keratin to protect the hair, iron to prevent hair loss, biotin (vitamin B7) to improve hair elasticity and amino acids that help the synthesis of collagen and keratin.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 23 July 2024
It’s formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including biotin, keratin, and seaweed extract that promote scalp and hair health, which are ideal for promoting thicker, longer locks.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024
Adding products packed with powerhouse ingredients like keratin, biotin, calcium, and vitamins A and E are essential for healthy nails.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2024
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Sherri Gordon, Health, 4 Aug. 2024
Look for a collagen supplement that contains vitamin C to promote the synthesis of collagen itself, keratin to protect the hair, iron to prevent hair loss, biotin (vitamin B7) to improve hair elasticity and amino acids that help the synthesis of collagen and keratin.
—Ana Morales, Vogue, 23 July 2024
It’s formulated with a blend of nourishing ingredients, including biotin, keratin, and seaweed extract that promote scalp and hair health, which are ideal for promoting thicker, longer locks.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 July 2024
Adding products packed with powerhouse ingredients like keratin, biotin, calcium, and vitamins A and E are essential for healthy nails.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 11 July 2024
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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
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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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