What is Biotin Vitamin?
Biotin is a true member of the B-complex family although it is not actually a vitamin; it is a coenzyme that works with vitamins. Biotin gets its name from the Greek word bios, which means "life" and was initially isolated in 1936.
Biotin is necessary for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and protein. As a coenzyme, it is involved in a number of processes and is utilized by every cell in the body.
Biotin is involved in energy metabolism, and plays a role in enabling the body to use glucose. It is essential for cell growth and replication and also helps form and maintain chemical structures in keratin (the major protein found in hair and nails). Biotin is water-soluble, so any excess will be eliminated in the urine. Biotin deficiency can result in hair loss.
Our Biotin is available in 500 mcg vegetarian capsules.
Biotin Benefits and Uses
• Important for hair, skin and nail health
• Biotin deficiency can result in hair loss, therefore it is common to take biotin for hair loss
• Required for synthesis of fatty acids
• Assists in converting food to energy
• Contributes to health of sex glands and sweat glands
• Essential nutrient for carbohydrate metabolism
• Helps to maintain a healthy nervous system
• Involved in transformation of amino acids into protein
• Promotes normal cell growth
Biotin Dosage
Typical daily Biotin dosage is 500 mcg; take 1 capsule daily with a meal.
Cautions of Using Biotin
• There are no known reports of toxicity associated with Biotin.
• If you are pregnant or lactating consult a health care practitioner prior to using this product
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Supplement Facts
Serving Size: 1 vegetarian capsule
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Amount per serving |
Amount |
%Daily Value |
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Biotin |
500 mcg |
167% |
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* Daily value not established |
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Other ingredients: Rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate.
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This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. The Food and Drug Administration have not evaluated these statements. The statements above are the views of the manufacturer and are intended for reference only. The manufacturer can sometimes unexpectedly improve their formulation so be sure to check the product labelling, before consumption, for the most up to date information
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