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Vitamin B Brand names, Vitamin B Analogs

Vitamin B Brand Names Mixture

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Vitamin B Chemical_Formula

C10H16N2O3S1

Vitamin B RX_link

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Vitamin B fda sheet

Vitamin B msds (material safety sheet)

http://physchem.ox.ac.uk/MSDS/BI/d-biotin.html

Vitamin B Synthesis Reference

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Vitamin B Molecular Weight

244.308 g/mol

Vitamin B Melting Point

232 oC

Vitamin B H2O Solubility

appreciable

Vitamin B State

Solid

Vitamin B LogP

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Vitamin B Dosage Forms

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Vitamin B Indication

For nutritional supplementation, also for treating dietary shortage or imbalance.

Vitamin B Pharmacology

Biotin is used in cell growth, the production of fatty acids, metabolism of fats, and amino acids. It plays a role in the Kreb cycle, which is the process in which energy is released from food. Biotin not only assists in various metabolic chemical conversions, but also helps with the transfer of carbon dioxide. Biotin is also helpful in maintaining a steady blood sugar level. Biotin is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Consequenty, it is found in many cosmetic and health products for the hair and skin. Biotin deficiency is a rare nutritional disorder caused by a deficiency of biotin. Initial symptoms of biotin deficiency include: Dry skin, Seborrheic dermatitis, Fungal infections, rashes including erythematous periorofacial macular rash, fine and brittle hair, and hair loss or total alopecia. If left untreated, neurological symptoms can develop, including mild depression, which may progress to profound lassitude and, eventually, to somnolence; changes in mental status, generalized muscular pains (myalgias), hyperesthesias and paresthesias. The treatment for biotin deficiency is to simply start taking some biotin supplements. A lack of biotin in infants will lead to a condition called seborrheic dermatitis or "cradle cap". Biotin deficiencies are extremely rare in adults but if it does occur, it will lead to anemia, depression, hair loss, high blood sugar levels, muscle pain, nausea, loss of appetite and inflamed mucous membranes.

Vitamin B Absorption

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Vitamin B side effects and Toxicity

Prolonged skin contact may cause irritation.

Vitamin B Patient Information

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Vitamin B Organisms Affected

Humans and other mammals