Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin called vitamin H or vitamin B7. Vitamin biotin cannot be synthesized in the body - it must be taken externally. When too much biotin is taken into the body, the excess is excreted in the urine. Ocean Biotin contains 5000 mcg biotin in each capsule and Vcaps is in herbal capsules. Vcaps capsule provides ease of use. Biotin contained in Ocean Biotin contributes to normal energy production metabolism.* Biotin contributes to normal metabolism of macronutrients.* Biotin contributes to the protection of normal hair.* Biotin contributes to the protection of normal mucosa.* Biotin contributes to the protection of normal mucosa.* Biotin contributes to the normal metabolism of macronutrients. Contributes to the protection of the skin.*