What is biotin?

Biotin is a micronutrient, the deficiency of which affects the health of hair and skin. Biotin deficiency can be genetic – caused by a congenital deficiency of biotinidase, as well as acquired – which is due to impaired absorption, chronic inflammatory bowel diseases, dietary habits, magnesium deficiency, tobacco and alcohol consumption, long-term use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, anticonvulsants, etc.

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, helps the body convert the food we eat into energy. We get biotin from foods such as meat, eggs, fish, as well as some grains and vegetables. It is included in many nutritional supplements.

Benefits of Biotin

Biotin (vitamin B7) ensures the proper functioning of many organs of the body: the nervous system, eyes, liver, skin, hair, etc. Biotin helps cellular enzymes function properly.

diabetes

Biotin is involved in reducing blood glucose and cholesterol levels, but it does not affect insulin levels. B vitamins play an important role in the nervous system.

Hair, Nail, skin

Biotin is an important factor for the normal growth of hair, skin and nails, as it contributes to the formation of necessary proteins in connective tissue structures. It has been established that in various forms of baldness (alopecia), the use of biotin, along with the main methods of treatment, promotes the process of hair growth. In work. Biotin deficiency is also associated with skin diseases such as dermatitis, acne scars, etc.

Prenatal health

Biotin is an essential component for the normal course of pregnancy. According to studies, one third of pregnant women experience a moderate biotin deficiency, which may manifest as impaired fetal growth or impaired immune system development.

nervous system

Biotin affects the development of the nervous system - in particular, it participates in the formation of the myelin sheath, as well as in the activity of neurotransmitters. It is a coenzyme for enzymes involved in carboxylation reactions. These biochemical reactions lead to the synthesis of fatty acids (fatty acids participate in the formation of the myelin sheath).

Biotin affects the synthesis of proteins essential for the nervous system – a process essential for the growth and development of neurons.

Foods rich in biotin

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, so the body cannot store it like fat-soluble vitamins. Therefore, it is essential to consume biotin-containing products daily.

A number of products are rich in biotin:

• Beef liver
• egg yolk
• milk
• Bananas
• Nuts
• Salmon
• Mushrooms and more

 Biotin deficiency

In normal health and an adequate diet, biotin deficiency is rare, but when it does develop, symptoms appear gradually.

Symptoms

• hair loss
• Redness of the skin around the eyes, mouth, nose, and genitals
• Brittle nails
• Depression
• lack of energy
• Hallucinations
• Numbness in the limbs
• Hearts

Because biotin is a water-soluble substance, its toxic effects are rare even when taken in large doses, although overdose over a long period of time may have undesirable effects.

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Resources:

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2#What%20Is%20Vitamin%20K2?

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-k1-vs-k2#TOC_TITLE_HDR_7

https://innovixlabs.com/blogs/insights/vitamin-k-testing

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