Biotin is alsoVitamin Hcalled – "H" like "Skin factor"Because biotin is an indispensable component of manyEnzymes, which inCell metabolismperform elementary tasks and are particularly important for beautifulskin,HairandNailsare.
What makes vitamin B7 (biotin) so special?
Thewater-soluble biotinis found in every cell of the body, because it is a component of manyKey enzymes of our metabolismBiotin is involved in the construction andAcceptance of Fatty acidsand onReduction ofamino acidsFurthermore, the vitamin is part of an enzyme that is involved inGlucose balanceperforms an important function: It ensures that the body always has new Glucose can be formed. This guarantees that in a state of hunger, thebody's own reservessufficient glucose forvital functionsis available.Biotinalso enables anormal cell growth, it is important for the Nervous system and supports the formation ofnew blood cells.
Use of vitamin B7 (biotin)
Biotin deficiency: May occur as a result ofRegular consumption of raw egg white, in case of disturbances of absorption afterSmall bowel diseases, atdialysisand in infants as a result of certaingenetic enzyme defects.
Skin, hair and nail diseases: Biotin is considered to support the health and beauty ofSkin, hair and nailsused.
Which foods contain biotin?
Biotin is found in foods such as liver, whole grains, mushrooms, eggs, yeast, milk, brown rice, oatmeal, yoghurt and legumes.
Am I lacking biotin?
Already ata relevant pointYour supply of biotin may be insufficient:
- Eat frequentlyraw eggs?
- Do you suffer frombrittle nailsorHair problems?
- Drinkregular alcohol?
High alcohol consumption,strong Smokeand the intake of certainMedicines(e.g. antibiotics) significantly worsen theBiotin supplyof the body. Egg yolk is rich in biotin, but excessive consumption of it canraw eggstoBiotin deficiencyResponsible for this is theProtein Avidin, which is concentrated in raw egg white. The symptoms of a biotin deficiency are for exampleMuscle cramps,Skin diseasesorHair loss.