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January 2019 in “Elsevier eBooks” Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
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Female rats showed more panic-related behavior than males, influenced by hormonal cycles and certain drugs.