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Generally classified as a B vitamin, biotin is part of the delicate balance of trace nutrients necessary for metabolizing the foods we eat. Find out more about how biotin functions, where it can be found in natural food sources, and its recommended daily intake.

eMedicine - Biotin Deficiency - Comprehensive information and causes of the rare disorder, plus a description of physical symptoms, along with a history and biochemistry.

MedlinePlus Drug Information: Biotin (Systemic) - A description of the nutrient, its importance in daily diet, precautions and proper use, plus recommended dosage information.

MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pantothenic acid and biotin - Brief definition, function, and a list of good food sources.

Biotin, Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center - Detailed information on its function, with conditions that lead to possible deficiency, adequate intake by life stages, its use in disease prevention and treatment, and major food sources.

Food Standards Agency - Biotin - A quick overview with suggested sources and daily allowances with more complete information and scientific assessment in PDF format.

Biotin - A complete description plus information on its benefits, how it works, indications and usage, drug interactions, dosage by life stage and bibliography from PDRhealth.

also see in Vitamins -> Vitamin B1 | Vitamin B2 | Vitamin B3

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