Function:
Biotin is a member of the B complex vitamin group. It is
a coenzyme in several reactions needed for fat and protein
processing.
Recommended
Dietary Allowance:
The
AI for adults is 30 mcg per day.
Deficiency:
Deficiency has occurred only in unusual artificial environments
and does not occur in the general population.
Sources:
Biotin
is widely distributed in foods, but the best sources are
liver, nuts, cauliflower, and sardines.
Toxicity
and UL:
There
have been no reported adverse effects from excess intake,
hence no UL.
