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.