Vitamin H

Biotin (Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H)

• Biotin is a water-soluble member of the B-complex group of vitamins and is commonly referred to as vitamin H.
• Another member of the B-vitamin family, Biotin is involved in the biosynthesis of fatty acids, energy production, metabolism of the branched-chain amino acids, and recent research indicates it may play a role in gene expression.

• Biotin is widely distributed in natural foodstuffs. However, like many other water-soluble nutrients, the amounts present are too low to meet nutritional needs.

• Biotin deficiency causes serious malformations in many animals. This is of special concern since there is also now data showing that marginal

• Biotin deficiency occurs in a significant proportion of pregnant women. There is also preliminary evidence that supplemental Biotin might improve disordered glucose metabolism and thus might be helpful in some cases of diabetes.

• It's estimated minimum daily requirement is between 30 mcg to 300 mcg.

• IMPORTANCE:

• Aids in the utilization of protein, folic acid, Pantothenic acid, and Vitamin B-12
• promotes healthy hair
• Strengthens hair and nails
• Increases energy levels
• Promotes normal cholesterol levels
• Reduces blood sugar levels

• DEFICIENCY SYMPTOMS:

• extreme exhaustion
• drowsiness
• muscle pain
• loss of appetite
• depression
• grayish skin c