BIOTIN[VITAMIN B7]

STRUCTURE OF BIOTIN
 This is among of water soluble vitamin.
 Also part of vitamin B complex
 Biotin
is also known as vitamin H, coenzyme R, and
vitamin B7.
 Also a crudial nutrient during pregnancy
 molecular formular of biotin is C10H16N2O3S
 So
biotin complies carbon, hydrogen,nitrogen,oxygen
and sulfur
FUNCTIONS OF BIOTIN
Assist metabolic processess
biotin is a factor required by several
carboxylase enzymes for transfer of
carbondioxide
Biotin support health of the hair,skin and
nails
Biotin and pregnancy; can cause
malformation of the skeletal system of fetus
Biotin may improve glucose level
DIETARY SOURCE [available in Tanzania]

 Food source of vitamin

B7 [Biotin] are milk
nuts and oil seeds soya
bean yeast,organ meat
[eg liver,kidney,heart
and egg yolk
cholcolate,fruits. eg
[ avocado,
banana,cucumber]
DEFFICIENCY SYMPTOMS
Defficiency is very rare; if present occur with symptoms like
• Lack of energy or fatique
• Dry irritated skin and hair loss [ALOPECIA]
• Cognitive impairment
• Irregular Electrocardiographic activity of heart
• Cause malformation of skeletal system in fetus
• Anorexia
• Vomiting and nausea
• Rashes of skin and skin lesion
• Rapid weight loss
THERAPEUTIC DOSE

The
 recommended dosage of biotin

for therapeutic effect can be

anywhere from 30 to 100 microgram

per day for adult and teenagers

DAILY RECOMMENDED INTAKE FOR ADULT POPULATION

 Adequate intake [AI] for biotin daily is 300 mcg

TOXICITY SYMPTOMS [Excess amount of biotin]

 High blood sugar level
 Slower release of insulin
 Skin rashes
 Lower vitamin C and vitamin B6 level
PHARMACEUTICAL ADVICE

 Pregnant woman are adviced to

 People with alopecia[hair loss]
use high amount of biotin
should use biotin supplement
supplement for good development

of fetus to avoid malformation of

skeletal system of fetus

NOTE; Do not use biotin

supplement [drug] without medical

advice If you are pregnant or breast

feeding
NAMES OF PARTICIPANTS

 1. KULUTHUMU KUMWEMBE  2.DOTTO NASORO

REG: CUHAS/BP/3000339/T.16
 REG: CUHAS/BP/3000422/T.16