vitamin h

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vitamin h

A child eats a banana, which is a good source of vitamin H.

Definition

Noun: 1. A B vitamin that aids in body growth: "Vitamin H" is an older name for a specific B-complex vitamin essential for metabolic processes, including the breakdown of fats and carbohydrates, and for healthy skin, hair, and nails.

Usage Notes
  • "Vitamin H" is a historical or common name. In modern scientific and nutritional contexts, this compound is almost exclusively called biotin.
  • It is classified as a water-soluble vitamin, meaning the body does not store large amounts of it, so it must be consumed regularly through diet.
  • It functions as a coenzyme, assisting enzymes in critical metabolic reactions.
Examples
  • Noun:
    • Egg yolks and nuts are excellent natural sources of vitamin H.
    • A deficiency in vitamin H, though rare, can lead to hair loss and skin rashes.
    • The label on the supplement bottle listed its active ingredient as biotin, also known as vitamin H.
Advanced Usage
  • "Vitamin H deficiency": A condition resulting from insufficient intake or absorption of biotin.
    • Prolonged consumption of raw egg whites can contribute to a vitamin H deficiency.
Variants and Related Words
  • Biotin (n): The standard modern scientific name for vitamin H.
    • Biotin supplements are often marketed for improving hair and nail strength.
  • Coenzyme R (n): Another historical name for this vitamin.
  • B-complex vitamin (n): The family of vitamins to which biotin belongs.
Synonyms
  • Biotin: The direct synonym and contemporary term.
  • B vitamin: A broader categorical synonym.
vitamin h

A child eats a banana, which is a good source of vitamin H.

Noun
  1. a B vitamin that aids in body growth

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