Biotin (B7)

Found In: Yeast, liver, eggs, beef and pork

Form: D-Biotin

Source: Synthesized Biotin

Supplier: DSM

Final Location of Manufacturing: Sisseln, Switzerland

Benefits:

  • Maintenance of normal hair and skin
  • Active in energy metabolism
  • Cofactor for enzymes involved in many metabolic pathways
  • Plays a role in fatty acid and carbohydrate metabolism

Biotin is necessary for synthesizing fatty acids and breaking down protein and carbohydrate molecules. It also helps in the maintenance of the thyroid and adrenal glands, nervous system, reproductive tracts and skin.

 

Biotin deficiency is statistically insignificant and there is not enough evidence to suggest a daily amount needed by most healthy people.