Question: Vitamin ______ is also known as Biotin.
Options:
B3
B7
B12
B9
• Biotin (B7):
-Biotin, formerly known as vitamin H or coenzyme R, is a water-soluble B-vitamin. It is known as Vitamin H but is a type of Vitamin B7 in particular.
-It is a water-soluble vitamin that helps the body metabolize fats, carbohydrates, and protein.
-Water-soluble vitamins are not stored in the body, so daily intake is necessary.
-The human cells cannot synthesize vitamin B7.
-However, bacteria in the body can produce biotin, and the vitamin is present in numerous foods.
-Sources of Biotin:Â Red meat, eggs, seeds, and nuts.
-Deficiency of Biotin can cause:Â Hair loss, scaly, red rash around the eyes, nose, mouth, and genitals, Depression, Lethargy, Hallucinations, loss of control of bodily movements, known as ataxia, Weakened immune function, Increased risk of bacterial and fungal infections