vitamin B7
noun [ U ] chemistry, biology uk/ˌvɪt.ə.mɪn biː ˈsev.ən/ us/ˌvaɪ.t̬ə.mɪn biː ˈsev.ən/
维生素B7（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.
Vitamin B7, or biotin, is an important nutrient, but deficiency is rare with a well-balanced diet. 维生素B7，又称生物素，是一种重要的营养成份，但是如果饮食均衡，很少会出现缺少的情况。
Synonyms: biotinvitamin H
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- Biotin is also known as vitamin B7 and is often found as a dietary supplement or an ingredient in multivitamins.
- Vitamin B7, more commonly known as biotin, is a water-soluble nutrient that is part of the B vitamin family.
- Vitamin B7, also known as biotin, is a catalyst for various metabolic reactions in the human body to extract energy.
- Vitamin B7, also called biotin or vitamin H, is a member of the B-complex vitamin family.