Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin typically found in liver, egg yolk, cereals, legumes and nuts. In the body, biotin is found in low concentrations in the brain, liver and muscle tissue. Biotin is utilized tosynthesize intracellular carboxylase enzymes and isessential for normal skin and hair growth. The variouscarboxylase enzymes are important for lipid metabolism and energy production (ATP) via synthesis of oxaloacetate. Alcohol decreases biotin status in the body.
