Benefits and Sources of Vitamin B7 Biotin

                                                                                                                                                       Dr. Divyanshu Sangar and Mukesh Sharma

What is Biotin?

Biotin is also known as Vitamin B7, biotin is weler-soluble vitamin B important for energy levels and digestion.

Symptoms of Low Biotin in the body-

• Dry, itchy and red shin.
• Drittle hair or hair loss.
• Low energy levels or Fatigue.
• Digestive problems.
• Muscular aches, joint painsor netivechanges.
• Setitutes
• Mood changes
• Tingting in extremities.

Key enefits of Biotin

                                                            

• Improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Improve the health of hairs] nails and skin.
• Helps to manage the type 2 diabetes.
• Imrove the halth of thyroid gland.
• Support the nervous System.

The signs of the deficiency of Botin

Vitamin B7 Supprts

Mouth

Cells

Stomach

Small Intestines

Heart and skeletal, muscles and also healthy hair and nails.

Creates the energy from proteins and fats.

DNA Transcription.

Biotin is not only consumed in a few foods but is mostly synthesized by bacteria in the intestines in humans with the help of some specific foods.

Health Related Benefits of Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Skin Health

Essential for the prevention of skin problems and will give you a healthy glow.

Health of Hair and Nails

If you have a sufficient amount of biotin in your body, it promotes yous stronger hair and nails.

Proper Health of Thyroid

Biotin can supports on the proper function of your thyroid and adrenal glands.

Improve Nervous System

Niotin helps to promotes your nervous system health and may treat your diabetic nerve pain.

Presents a Healthy Metabolism

It changes proteins and fats into energy. It boots your metabolism and maintain a healthy weight.

The Health of your Heart

Biotin regulates glucose level which help people with type 2 diabetes as it enhances insulin sensitivity.

Signs of the defeiciency of Biotin

• Hair Loss and Hair Thining
• Flaking of Skin and Scalp
• Weakness fo Muscles
• Lethargy or Drowsinsess
• Fungal Infections

Sources of Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Meat and Offal

Park Chop, Beef Steak, Chicken Breast, Roasted Lamb, Beet Liver and Chicken Liver etc.

Vetetables

Cauliflower, Carrots, Broccoli, Spinach, Cabbage and Sweet Potato.

Fruits

Bananas, Avocados, Raspberries, Watermelon, Strawberries and Grapefruit.

Nuts and Seeds

Oats, Brown Rice, Almonds, Peanuts, Sunflower Seeds and Walnuts.

Others

Salmon, Tuna, Milk, Egg, Mushrooms and cheese.   

Writer: Dr. Divyanshu Sengar,Medical Officer of P. L. Sharma the District Hospital Meerut.