biotin
noun [ U ] uk/ˈbaɪ.ə.tɪn/ us/ˈbaɪ.ə.tɪn/
生物素（一种B族维生素，可在蛋、肝和酵母中找到。能帮助身体吸收脂肪和碳水化合物，对头发、指甲和皮肤的健康有重要作用）
a B vitamin (= one of a group of natural substances necessary for good health) found in foods such as eggs, liver (= an animal organ), and yeast (= a fungus that makes bread rise). It helps the body use fats and carbohydrates and is important for healthy hair, nails, and skin.
Peanut butter contains significant amounts of the B vitamins, niacin and biotin, which play an important role in releasing energy and maintaining a healthy skin and nervous system. 花生酱含有大量的B族维生素、烟酸和生物素，它们在释放能量和维持健康的皮肤和神经系统方面发挥着重要作用。
Synonyms: vitamin B7vitamin H
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- Biotin is involved in the basic metabolism of all organisms.
- This enzyme deficiency is found in about 1 in 60,000 newborns and can be treated with daily doses of biotin.
- Other important nutrients include vitamins D, C, B6, K and biotin (found in liver, wholegrains, eggs, fish and nuts).
- Gelatine and biotin help promote healthy nail growth by acting at the base of the nail where nail growth begins.
- Biotin may even stimulate new hair growth if the hair loss can be traced to a biotin deficiency.