Talk:Biotin

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Where does Biotin occur naturally, if anywhere? The article doesn't make it clear Coyote-37 14:23, 5 October 2005 (UTC)

I agree, and furthermore I think this article as a whole is too technical. Joe average seeking information on Biotin will be befuddled.


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This is good!!

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[edit] Copyright violation?

Some of this article seems to have been "adopted" from http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/nutsupdrugs/bio_0035.shtml and I don't have the time to find the copyright template. MeekMark 02:32, 1 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Poor Wording

"Biotin deficiency is a rare nutritional disorder caused by a deficiency of biotin" What is this sentence trying to say? Maybe this can be rewritten if the author's original meaning is known. nChanq 21:52, 22 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] What is biotin supplement made of?

I have been unable to find info on the manufacture of biotin for human supplementation. In lay terms, how is biotin produced, from what materials? Thanks. 74.38.116.21 19:28, 12 November 2006 (UTC)V.B.

[edit]  ???'s

I have the same question as the guy above, and also, can biotin be synthetically manufactured for use in vitamins, supplements, etc.? I also agree with nChang, that sentence makes no sense. 141.156.142.13 22:11, 26 November 2006 (UTC) AnimeKing99

[edit] Links for Biotin Info

Here's two great websites that have lots of info on biotin that may not be mentioned here: [1] and [2], the first link is for really smart people, it's really complicated, but the second link is a lot easier to understand, and lists a lot of the places where biotin occurs naturally. Hope that helps!! ;) 141.156.142.13 22:24, 26 November 2006 (UTC) AnimeKing99

(PS: If you have any burning questions that you can't find the answer to about biotin, ask me! I know a lot of stuff about it!!)  :)


[edit] Excessive consumption of raw egg-whites

deficiency can be caused by excessive consumption of raw egg-whites over a long period (months to years)

What constitutes "excessive consumption"? 2 eggs per day? 5? Icek 17:04, 5 April 2007 (UTC)