Vitamin B7

Biotin
 Functions
 Also known as vitamin H or Biotin
 Water-soluble vitamin
 Metabolizes fats, carbohydrates and proteins
 Benefits:
 Maintains healthy pregnancy
 Improves strength of hair, nails and skin
 Lowers blood sugar
 Food sources
 Fruits: banana, avocado, raspbarries
 Vegetables: mushrooms, brocoli, cauliflower, green leafy
vegetables
 Nuts and seeds
 Liver
 Legumes
 Cereals
 Dairy
 Eggs
 Deficiency
 Rare

Symptoms Risk factors

• Hair loss • Pregnant women
• Weak, brittle nails • Patients receiving
• Numbness and tingling prolonged IV
in the hands and feet • Infants consuming milk
• Scaly, red rash around low on biotin
eyes, nose, mouth and • Smokers
genitals • Patients with liver or
• Depression gastrointestinal disease
• Lethargy
• Hallucinations
• Seizures
 Excess
 Rare
 Symptoms:
 Skin allergies: flushing, rashes and itchiness
 Insomnia
 Lower vitamin C and B6 levels
 Excessive thirst/ urination
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 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/287720
 https://www.news-medical.net/health/Biotin-(Vitamin-B7)-Sources-Health-Benefits-and-Dosage.aspx
 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/biotin-rich-foods#10.-Avocados
 https://nuts.com/healthy-eating/vitamin-b7