: a colorless crystalline growth vitamin C10H16N2O3S of the vitamin B complex found especially in yeast, liver, and egg yolk
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For example, biotin helps your cat maintain healthy skin and a shiny coat, Hill's Pet Nutrition reports.
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Although biotin is generally safe even in high doses, very high doses may interfere with lab tests for thyroid or heart function.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
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Do biotin supplements actually help with hair growth?
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Although biotin is generally safe even in high doses, very high doses may interfere with lab tests for thyroid or heart function.
—Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 21 Jan. 2025
Score it in a bundle with its matching conditioner, peptide density serum, and Destined for Density biotin supplements for 20 percent off.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Do biotin supplements actually help with hair growth?
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 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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