Overview
Essential
to normal growth and development…
Benefits
Could
relieve muscle pain and depression…
Natural
Sources
Split
peas, Tuna, Walnuts…
How
to Use
Liquid:
the best form due to its high bioavailability...
Cautions
Heat
and/or moisture may alter the vitamin…
Deficiency
Hair
loss, dermatitis, anemia, muscle pain, loss of appetite…
Side
Effects
No
side effects should occur if taken within…
Interactions
Alcohol/Tobacco
products - Absorption of biotin reduced… |
Overview:
Vitamin H, otherwise known as biotin, is essential to normal growth and
development and overall health. Bacteria in the intestines produce enough
biotin for the body so that most people would not need an additional supplement
of vitamin H. However, additional great sources of vitamin H are found in egg
yolks, fish, nuts, oatmeal, and beans.
How This Vitamin Works in Your Body:
Essential for release of food energy
Reduces symptoms of zinc deficiency
Functions in protein metabolism
Helps in the formation of fatty acids
Could relieve muscle pain and depression
People who consume large amounts of raw eggs may benefit from this supplement
Where This Vitamin is Found:
Almonds
Bananas
Brewers yeast
Brown rice
Bulgur wheat
Butter
Calf liver
Cashew nuts
Cheese
Chicken
Clams
Eggs, cooked
Green peas
Lentils
Liver
Mackerel
Meats
Milk
Mushrooms
Oat bran
Oatmeal
Peanut Butter
Peanuts
Salmon
Soybeans
Split peas
Tuna
Walnuts
How to Use:
Available as:
Liquid: the best form due to its high bioavailability and fast absorption.
Always choose liquid as your first choice when supplementing your diet.
Tablets: available
Recommended Daily Intakes
Men: 30 mcg
Women: 30 mcg
Pregnancy: 30 mcg
Lactation: 35 mcg
Cautions:
Consult your doctor if you have:
No problems should occur.
Over 55:
No problems should occur.
Pregnancy:
No problems should occur. Keep within the DRI.
Breastfeeding:
No problems should occur. Keep within the DRI.
Storage:
Heat and/or moisture may alter the vitamin. Refrigeration is recommended.
Symptoms of Deficiency:
Symptoms are incredibly rare. However, if such a deficiency occurs, symptoms may
include hair loss, dermatitis, anemia, muscle pain, loss of appetite, lethargy,
depression, hallucinations, and lowered immunity.
Overdose:
Signs of Overdose:
Amounts in excess of the manufacturer’s suggested dosage is nontoxic.
Side Effects:
No side effects should occur if taken within the daily recommended amount.
Interactions:
Interacts with : Combined effect
Long term antibiotics (broad spectrum) : May lead to significant biotin
deficiency.
Sulfonamides : May lead to significant biotin deficiency.
Alcohol/Tobacco products : Absorption of biotin reduced.
Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol) Vitamin
K (Phytonadione) 
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