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| Biotin |
| Is a B complex vitamin produced
in our intestines and is also obtained from foods. |
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| Food
sources |
| Liver, kidney, yeast, egg yolks,
grains, breads, fish, nuts, beans, meat and dairy products are all good sources of biotin. back to top |
| Functions |
| Biotin is essential for the
body's metabolism of carbohydrates and fats and for making protein. It plays a crucial
role in the production of nucleic acid, the substance from which a cell's genetic material
is formed. back to top |
| Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) |
| The RDA for biotin is 30 to 100
mcg for men and women respectively. back to top
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