Biotin supplement
By admin on September 11th, 2009Biotin is also known as Vitamin H, Vitamin B2 and Coenzyme R. Iis a B-vitamin that is produced naturally within the body by positive bacteria found in the small intestine.
Biotin is very beneficial for treating a number of skin disorders as well as thinning and balding hair. Biotin supplements are frequently used in the diets of individuals that may be less than nutritionally sound, such as those people suffering from anorexia, and people missing a portion of the small intestine.
Since short-term Biotin deficiencies appears to sometimes occur in women who are pregnant, Biotin supplements are often given to women during their pregnancies. Biotin supplements are also added to an infant formula. This is in order to protect against Biotin deficiencies forming, due to a milk-based only diet.
Health Benefits of Biotin:
1. Helps regulate blood sugar levels in Type 2 diabetes
2. Produces healthy hair and prevents graying and balding
3. Boosts normal health of sweat glands, nerve tissue, bone marrow, male sex glands and blood cells
As a supplement, biotin even in large doses is ~100 percent bioavailable. A biotin supplement providing at least 1 mg is warranted, and 3-5 mg may be best to stay on the safe side (it should also be noted that biotin and pantothenic acid exhibit a synergistic relationship under some circumstances). Because large amounts adminstered at a time might increase renal excretion, biotin is more effective when taken as two or three smaller doses throughout the day.
Source:
http://www.nutritionalsupplementscenter.com/info/HealthSupplement/biotin.html
http://www.ironmagazine.com/review37.html
http://www.nutritional-supplement-guides.com/Biotin-Side-Effects.html
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