vitamin H
noun [ U ] chemistry, biology mainly US uk/ˌvɪt.ə.mɪn ˈeɪtʃ/ us/ˌvaɪ.t̬ə.mɪn ˈeɪtʃ/
维生素H（一种B族维生素）
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.
Though this vitamin is often called Vitamin H, it is actually part of the B complex groups of vitamins. 这种维生素虽然叫维生素H，但实际上是一种B族维生素。
Synonyms: biotinvitamin B7
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- Vitamin H or biotin has been described as the most powerful of all the vitamins.
- The active ingredient of the suncream (Vitamin H, basically) binds to the keratin of the skin.
- A deficiency of vitamin H can lead to multiple symptoms, including depression, hallucinations, muscle pain, and dermatitis.
- Also known as vitamin H, biotin is one of the B complex vitamins that help the body convert food into energy.