Biotin supplement

By admin on September 11th, 2009

Biotin 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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Choline and inositol supplement

By admin on September 2nd, 2009

Inositol is considered unofficially part of the Vitamin-B complex family. It plays a vital role in your cell membranes as to its appropriate formation. In order to achieve heightened effectiveness of the various cells inside you, its membranes must be healthy.

Choline is a chemical similar to the B-vitamins. Choline serves various functions in our bodies – in the structure of cell membranes, protecting our livers from accumulating fat, as the precursor molecule for the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, and more. Because of rapid development in fetuses and infants, we have a great need for choline in our early lives. Human milk has high levels of choline.
Choline is a nutrient found in many food sources, including milk, liver, eggs, peanuts, soybeans, beef, cauliflower, kale, and cabbage.

The combination of inositol with choline is quite important in attaining a healthy mind and body. These nutrients must be present for the proper functioning of your brain. These enhance your memory as well as balance your moods.

The benefits of  Choline and inositol supplementation:
1. protect the liver from certain types of damage
2. can help reverse damage that has already occurred
3. may help lower cholesterol and homocysteine levels associated with cardiovascular disease
4. help protect against some types of cancers
5. needed for hair growth and strong healthy hair and helps maintain healthy skin

Taking these supplemental must only be done if advised by a health professional.

Source:
http://www.nutritional-supplements-health-guide.com/inositol-side-effects.html

http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/nutrition/a/choline.htm

http://www.healthsupplementsnutritionalguide.com/Inositol.html

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