030-000-137 Vitamin H, Vitamin B7
Vitamin H, more commonly known as biotin, is a water-soluble vitamin produced in the body by certain types of intestinal bacteria and obtained from food.
Description
Vitamin H Description
Vitamin H, also known as biotin, is a type of B vitamin, commonly referred to as Vitamin B7. It’s a water-soluble vitamin produced in the body by certain types of intestinal bacteria and obtained from food. Considered part of the B complex group of vitamins, biotin is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids.
Health Benefits Of Vitamin H
Above normal dosing of Vitamin H has been linked to positive outcomes in a range of health conditions. These include:
- Supports Metabolism: Biotin helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, converting them into energy.
- Promotes Healthy Hair, Skin, and Nails: Biotin is often used to improve the health and strength of hair, skin, and nails, helping prevent hair loss and brittle nails.
- Supports Pregnancy and Fetal Development: During pregnancy, biotin is crucial for the growth and development of the fetus. It helps in regulating the metabolism and supporting healthy cell growth.
- Improves Blood Sugar Levels: Biotin may help regulate blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes, although more research is needed.
- Nervous System Health: Biotin is involved in maintaining proper function of the nervous system and may play a role in preventing cognitive decline.
Consequences of Vitamin H Deficiency
- Cradle Cap in children – a skin condition that affects the scalp (seborrheic dermatitis).
- Brittle finger and toenails.
- Poor hair condition or hair loss.
These issues can all result from a Vitamin H deficiency, so supplementing with biotin can help redress the balance.
Vitamin H Applications
Biotin is a B-complex vitamin, known as the beauty nutrient for hair, skin, and nails, but also supports energy and metabolism. Biotin is essential for energy creation, as it has the ability to turn carbohydrates and fats into energy. Here are more facts about Biotin:
Essential for the metabolism of branched-chain amino acids, which are necessary for muscle maintenance and brain energy
Supports the creation of Nucleotides, which support healthy energy and immunity, and tissue repair and maintenance
Recent studies have shown that supplementing with Biotin can be useful for supporting blood sugar levels, for those with blood sugar already within the normal range
Some clinical studies of individuals who have developed hair loss have shown significantly lower levels of Biotin
Biotin may also support nerve health and healthy digestion.
