biotin
Keratin synthesis aid
Biotin is a B vitamin essential for metabolizing fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
Also called vitamin B7 or vitamin H, it's found in eggs, nuts, and organ meats.
Biotin supplements are marketed for strengthening hair and nails, though evidence for this benefit in people without deficiency is limited: She started taking biotin for her brittle nails.
Abdominal detoxifying organ
- almondsEdible tree drupes
- walnutsEdible tree nuts
- peanutsEdible underground legumes
- salmonPink-fleshed migratory fish
avocado · spinach · broccoli · cauliflower · legumes · soybeans · mushrooms · bananas
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
- prostheticManufactured body substitute
Increase in size
- folliclesHair-producing skin structures
- scalpSkin covering skull
- keratinStructural hair protein
- thickeningIncreasing in density
lengthening · volume · density · fullness · mane · tresses · locks · alopecia
Inflammation of the skin
- rashHeedless or skin irritation
- eczemaInflammatory skin disorder
- alopeciaPathological follicle loss
- brittleLiable to shatter
fatigue · numbness · tingling · depression · lethargy · conjunctivitis · rare · pregnancy
Power to exert force
- keratinStructural hair protein
- brittleLiable to shatter
- splittingDividing into parts
- breakageAct of shattering
thickness · hardness · growth · fingernail · toenail · manicure · cuticle · ridges
Enclosed dose container
- pillSolid medicine dose
- tabletFlat portable computing device
- gummySticky and soft
- dosageMeasured medicine amount
milligrams · bottle · label · daily · regimen · intake · over-the-counter · nutraceutical
liver
Abdominal detoxifying organ
salmon · avocado · spinach · broccoli · cauliflower · legumes · soybeans · mushrooms · bananas · oats
coenzyme
Enzyme's nonprotein helper molecule
- cofactorEnzyme-activating compound
- metabolismCellular nutrient conversion
- enzymeProtein that hastens reactions
growth
Increase in size
thickening · lengthening · volume · density · fullness · mane · tresses · locks · alopecia · shedding
dermatitis
Inflammation of the skin
brittle · fatigue · numbness · tingling · depression · lethargy · conjunctivitis · rare · pregnancy · anticonvulsants
strength
Power to exert force
breakage · thickness · hardness · growth · fingernail · toenail · manicure · cuticle · ridges · peeling
capsule
Enclosed dose container
dosage · milligrams · bottle · label · daily · regimen · intake · over-the-counter · nutraceutical · fortification
- Biotin Compounds
- hairhair, haircut, hairstyle, hair loss, coily
- nutrientsprotein, vitamins, fats, minerals, vitamin
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