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Biotin

Also known as: Vitamin B7, Vitamin H

Safe

Biotin is an essential nutrient with no established upper limit; deficiency is rare. FDA recognizes it as a dietary ingredient and it is permitted as a nutrient supplement in food.

Type

vitamin

What it is

Biotin is a water-soluble B-vitamin (B7) that acts as a cofactor for carboxylase enzymes in fatty acid, amino acid, and glucose metabolism.

Added as a vitamin fortificant in fortified foods, infant formula, and supplements.

Why it's flagged

Can interfere with immunoassay lab tests at high supplemental doses

Regulatory status

United States — FDA

Permitted nutrient (21 CFR 184.1)

European Union — EFSA

Authorised vitamin (Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006)

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