Biotin Health Benefits, Properties, and Uses

Biotin is also known as B7. It is one of 8 B vitamins that is essential for vital body functions like metabolism, digestion, nerves and muscles. Biotin’s function in the body is as a coenzyme to help metabolize fats, proteins and glucose into usable energy. Eggs, fish, organ meats and avocados are all natural sources of biotin, which must be obtained through food.^1,2

Biotin Health Uses and Health Benefits

Biotin is an essential nutrient and without it, a deficiency may form. Ensuring that you get enough biotin in your diet helps you to maintain a healthy metabolism so that you can have enough energy for endurance and mental clarity and ensure proper digestive health. Biotin is also an essential nutrient in the formation of healthy skin, nails and hair. A biotin deficiency may result in dry, irritated skin, cracked nails and hair loss.^1,2

References

1. https://draxe.com/biotin-benefits/ 
2. https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Biotin-Consumer/