Biotin

Other Names : Biotina, Biotine, Biotine-D, Coenzyme R, D-Biotin, Vitamin B7, Vitamin H, W Factor, Cis-hexahydro-2-oxo-1H-thieno[3,4-d]-imidazole-4-valeric Acid Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin (vitamin B7). Biotin is involved in the production of energy. Available in supplement form and found naturally in a number of foods, biotin is essential for the formation of fatty acids and blood sugar (also called glucose). Sometimes referred to as "vitamin H," biotin aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well.
Food Sources :

• Brewer's Yeast
• nutritional yeast
• liver
• Cauliflower
• salmon
• Bananas
• Carrots
• egg yolks
• sardines
• legumes
• Mushrooms

Special Precautions of Biotin

Kidney dialysis: People receiving kidney dialysis may need extra biotin. Check with your health care provider.

The benefits of Biotin are

Biotin has been shown to enhance insulin sensitivity, lower triglycerides, reduce expression of cholesterol-producing genes and improve glucose metabolism.

• Treating and preventing biotin deficiency. Symptoms of deficiency include thinning of the hair (often with loss of hair color), and red scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth. Other symptoms include depression, listlessness, hallucinations, and tingling in the arms and legs. There is some evidence that cigarette smoking may cause mild biotin deficiency.
• healthy hair
• acne
• brittle nails
• diabetes
• eczema
• hair loss
• mild depression
• skin rash in infants (also known as seborrheic dermatitis)
• Some supplement manufacturers also claim that biotin supplements can speed up metabolism and—in turn—promote weight loss.