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Nutrition Basics: The Micronutrient Biotin
Biotin is an important micronutrient in the body. It is also known as Vitamin B7, Vitamin H or Coenzyme R. In low concentrations, Biotin is absorbed through facilitated transport. In high concentrations, it is absorbed through passive diffusion in the small intestines (the upper part). Biotin is a relatively stable micronutrient, as it does not…
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Prenatal Nutrients Recalled for Undeclared Allergen
Massachusetts-based company Pure Encapsulations, Incorporated announced a recall for their prenatal nutrients products. The recall was announced on the last week of August and was made because the product may contain egg, an undeclared allergen. The recall was immediately initiated after a customer, who was a physician, reported an allergy attack from one of her…
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