2007-03-15 11:00:06 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
Biotin aids in the growth of hair and nails. It also helps your skin as far as clarity.
2007-03-15 11:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by studnet 15 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vitamin H, more commonly known as biotin, is a water-soluble vitamin produced in the body by certain types of intestinal bacteria and obtained from food. Considered part of the B complex group of vitamins, biotin is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids.
Biotin deficiency, uncommon in humans, may result in hair loss, dry scaly skin, cracking in the corners of the mouth, swollen and painful tongue that is magenta in color (glossitis), dry eyes, loss of appetite, fatigue, insomnia, and depression.
2007-03-15 18:06:12 · answer #2 · answered by paramedicguy_au 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
according to my earl mindell's vitamin bible, biotin is synergistic with B2, B6, niacin, vit a in maintaining healthy skin
recommended dosage is 100-300 mcg daily
can:
aid in keeping hair from turning Gray
help prevent baldness
ease muscle pain
alleviate eczema and dermatitis
best sources:
beef liver, egg yolk, soy flour, brewer's yeast, milk, peanut butter.
enemies:
raw egg white, sulfa drugs, estrogen, food processing, alcohol.
2007-03-15 18:18:27 · answer #3 · answered by chieromancer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Biotin helps your body metabolize fatty acids, as well as to metabolize leucine.
2007-03-15 18:04:42 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Jay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋