Vitamin H
| Vitamin H | |
|---|---|
| Term | Vitamin H |
| Short definition | Vitamin H - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
Vitamin H - (pronounced) (VY-tuh-min. . . ) nutrient in the vitamin B complex that the body needs in small amounts to function and stay healthy. Vitamin H helps some enzymes break down substances in the body for energy and supports tissue development. It is found in yeast, whole milk, egg yolks and organ meats. Vitamin H is water soluble (can dissolve in water) and needs to be taken daily. Too little vitamin H can cause skin, nerve and eye diseases. Vitamin H is present in greater amounts in some cancerous tissues than in normal tissues. Attaching vitamin H to substances used to treat some cancers helps them find cancer cells. Also called biotin
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Vitamin H
- Wikipedia's article - Vitamin H
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