Biotin is an unnumbered member of the B-complex family, normally only required in minute amounts. Biotin, a water-soluble vitamin, is used as co-factor of enzymes involved in fatty acid metabolism, gluco-neogenesis, and amino acid catabolism, making biotin essential in maintaining metabolic homeostasis172,223 Biotin plays an important role in metabolic functioning as a coenzyme carrier of activated carbon dioxide in the TCA cycle (also known as the Krebs cycle).224 In its coenzyme form, biotin synthesizes glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, and synthesizes and breaks down certain fatty acids and amino acids.225-227
Serving Size heaping 1/8 teaspoon (approx 0.625 grams)
Servings Per Container 48
Biotin
5950 mcg
Other ingredients: dicalcium phosphate.
This product contains NO milk, egg, fish, peanuts, crustacean shellfish (lobster, crab, shrimp), soybeans, tree nuts, wheat, yeast, gluten, corn, or rice. Contains NO sugar, and no artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors, or preservatives.
Take 1/8 heaping teaspoon (5950 mcg) daily with food, or as recommended by a healthcare practitioner.
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