Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

What we use: Biotin¹⁴

What it does:

  • Helps read your genetic code¹⁴
  • Breaks down fats, carbs, and proteins¹⁴
  • Keeps your hair and nails strong¹⁴
  • Important for turning genes on and off¹⁴

When you don't get enough:

  • Hair falls out in patches¹⁴
  • Nails get brittle and break easily¹⁴
  • Red, scaly rash around your eyes, nose, and mouth¹⁴
  • Feel depressed¹⁴
  • Really bad cases: you might see or hear things that aren't there¹⁴

Why this form: There's only one kind of biotin!

Sources

  1. Vitamin B7 (biotin)

    Zempleni J, Mock DM. Biotin biochemistry and human requirements. Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. 1999;10(3):128-138. Read source

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