Friday, October 24, 2008

Vitamin H

Vitamin H
The proper chemical name of vitamin H is Biotin.

Principle Sources

  • Liver
  • Yeast
  • Kidney
  • Egg white
  • Synthesis by intestinal bacteria

Function

  • Used as a coenzyme for a number of carboxylation reactions.
  • Involved in protein synthesis and transamination

Deficiency diseases and Symptoms

  • Dermatitis
  • Muscle pains

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