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Biotin

Level 1 — Generally benignIn Winter's Dictionary

Biotin is a nutrient vitamin — Vitamin; texturizer in cosmetic creams

Also: Vitamin H, Vitamin B Factor

What it does

Vitamin; texturizer in cosmetic creams

Where you'll see it

Yeast, milk, dietary supplements

Benefits

Vital to growth; coenzyme in formation of essential fatlike substances; needed for healthy circulation and red blood cells

Regulatory status

  • US FDA: GRAS
  • Notes: ASP

Sources

  • A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): Vital to growth, it acts as a coenzyme in the formation of certain essential fatlike substances