| > Supplement Index > Biotin > - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Biotin General Information Biotin, also known as vitamin H, aids in the utilization of other B-complex vitamins. It also helps in cell growth, fatty acid production, and in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Biotin helps keep sweat glands, nerve tissue, and bone marrow healthy. It can be found in BrewerÂ’s yeast, cooked egg yolks, meat, milk, poultry, saltwater fish, soybeans, and whole grains. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Biotin Uses & Scientific Evidence For An adequate amount of Biotin is needed for healthy hair and skin. Taking this vitamin supplement can prevent hair loss in men. Biotin also helps relieve muscle pain, alleviate depression, and reduces the effects of dermatitis. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Biotin Dosage Information The recommended dosage for treating hair loss is 100 mg per day. For other uses, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Biotin Safety & Interaction Information Symptoms of a Biotin deficiency include seborrheic dermatitis, or cradle cap, found on infants, and characterized by dry, scaly scalp. In adults, a Biotin deficiency is rare; however, symptoms include depression, hair loss, high blood sugar, inflammation or pallor of the skin and mucous membranes, insomnia, loss of appetite muscular pain, nausea, and soreness of the tongue. Raw eggs have a protein that when combined with Biotin, can deplete the body of nutrients. When fats and oils are subjected to heat or exposed to the air for awhile inhibit Biotin absorption. Antibiotics, sulfa drugs, and saccharin threaten the effectiveness of Biotin as well. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Biotin Supplements and Products Below |