Biotin E COD PLUS is a form of vitamin B found in foods Biotin E COD PLUS helps the body break down fats carbohydrates and other substances Biotin E COD PLUS has been used in alternative medicine as a likely effective aid in treating or preventing Biotin E COD PLUS deficiency Biotin E COD PLUS deficiency can be caused by malnutrition rapid weight loss long term tube feeding and other medical conditions Biotin E COD PLUS has also been used to treat seborrhea skin rash in babies However research has shown that Biotin E COD PLUS may not be effective in treating this condition Other uses not proven with research have included treating brittle nails or thinning hair diabetes nerve pain and other conditions It is not certain whether Biotin E COD PLUS is effective in treating any medical condition Medicinal use of this product has not been approved by the FDA Biotin E COD PLUS should not be used in place of medication prescribed for you by your doctor Biotin E COD PLUS is often sold as an herbal supplement There are no regulated manufacturing standards in place for many herbal compounds and some marketed supplements have been found to be contaminated with toxic metals or other drugs Herbal health supplements should be purchased from a reliable source to minimize the risk of contamination