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Vitamin B7 (Biotin) - Nutrition (view source)
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==Consequences of Biotin Deficiency==
==Consequences of Biotin Deficiency==
Naturally occurring biotin deficiencies have not been reported unless accompanied by the feeding of raw egg white. Egg white contains a compound called avadin, which irreversibly binds biotin, making it unavailable for physiologic use.
Naturally occurring biotin deficiencies have not been reported unless accompanied by the feeding of raw egg white. Egg white contains a compound called [[Nutrition Glossary#Avadin|avadin]], which irreversibly binds biotin, making it unavailable for physiologic use.
====Dogs:====
====Dogs:====
Dogs fed raw egg white develop hyperkeratosis of the skin and scaling<ref name="NRC">National Research Council (NRC). Vitamins. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p.230-231.</ref>.
Dogs fed raw egg white develop hyperkeratosis of the skin and scaling<ref name="NRC">National Research Council (NRC). Vitamins. In Nutrient Requirements for Dogs and Cats. 2006 Washington, DC: National Academies Press p.230-231.</ref>.