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Updated: 10/23/98 |
Synonyms:Co-Enzyme R, D-biotin, Vitamin B8, Vitamin H
Sources: Brewer's yeast, kidney, liver, egg yolk, cereals, nuts, soybeans, synthesized industrially from fumaric acid. Synthesized in the body by intestinal bacteria. Description: Member of the B-complex vitamins, it is relatively stable in heat, light, and oxygen. Functions: Biotin is absorbed in the upper part of the small intestine and distributed to all tissues. Main storage sites are in the liver and kidney's. Biotin forms part of several enzyme systems and is necessary for normal growth and body function. It helps in the synthesis of fatty acids, in energy metabolism, and in the synthesis of amino acids and glucose. Indications: Anemia, baldness, candidiasis, depression, dermatitis, diabetes mellitus, eczema, infant dermatitis, insomnia, Leiner's disease, myalgia, seborrheic dermatitis, skin eruptions Signs of deficiency: Alopecia, anorexia, dry scaly dermatitis, glossitis, mental depression, nausea, pallor, vomiting. Signs of toxicity: There are no known toxicity's from biotin. RDA: Infants-0.05 mg/day, children under 4 years of age-0.15 mg/day, adults and children more than 4 years of age-0.30 mg/day, pregnant or lactating women-0.30 mg/day. Contraindications: Raw egg whites contain a glycoprotein called avidin which binds to biotin and renders it biounavailable. Nature's Sunshine Products with Biotin:
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