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Biotin is a water-soluble "B" Group Vitamin.
Health Benefits of Biotin
Cardiovascular System
Anemia may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [more info]
Heart abnormalities may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [more info]
Biotin may lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension patients. references
Cells
Biotin is essential for Cell growth: [more info]
- Slow Growth may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Digestive System
Biotin may improve the function of the Digestive System by enhancing the actions of those Digestive Enzymes that are present in Pancreatic Juice secreted by the Pancreas. [more info]
Nausea may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Vomiting may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Ears/Hearing
Biotin may alleviate Sensorineural Hearing Loss when the underlying cause of Sensorineural Hearing Loss is Biotinidase deficiency. references
Excretory System
Biotin may enhance the function of the Kidneys. [more info]
Immune System
Biotin may be essential for the production of Antibodies. references
Biotin may help to prevent and suppress infection by Candida albicans (primarily by preventing Candida albicans from converting to its rhizoid form). references
Biotin is required for the production of Lymphocytes (Biotin deficiency results in a reduction in the number of circulating Lymphocytes). references
Biotin deficiency may cause atrophy (shrinkage) of the Thymus gland. references
Metabolism
Biotin may help to regulate Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels. references
Biotin may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus: references
- Biotin (16 mg per day) significantly lowers fasting Blood Sugar levels and may improve overall control of Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. references
- Biotin (9 mg per day) significantly lowers fasting Blood Sugar levels and may improve overall control of Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients. references
- Biotin may help to prevent and treat (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.
Biotin is closely involved (via its role as a cofactor for various Enzymes) in the endogenous production of Energy and the process of gluconeogenesis. [more info]
Fatigue may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Biotin may reduce Insulin Resistance. references
Biotin is stored in the Liver and may enhance the function of the Liver. [more info]
Musculoskeletal System
Biotin may alleviate some cases of Muscle Pain and Muscle Pain may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Muscle Weakness may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [more info]
Nervous System
Anorexia Nervosa may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [more info]
Loss of Appetite may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Confusion may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Chronic Biotin deficiency may cause Dementia. [more info]
Depression may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Headaches may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
Nervousness may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Biotin (high dosage of 15 - 20 mg per day combined with other “B” Vitamins) may reverse Neuropathy (both Peripheral Neuropathy and Autonomic Neuropathy):
- Biotin (in large doses) may help to prevent and treat Diabetic Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients. references
Poor Reflexes may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. references
In-Tele-Health © 2008 (from Hyperhealth Pro CD-ROM)
Biotin is a water-soluble "B" Group Vitamin.
Also known as Coenzyme R, d-Biotin, Protective Factor X, Vitamin B7, Vitamin H or W Factor.
Health Benefits:
- Anemia may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- Heart abnormalities may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- may lower blood pressure in Hypertension patients
- essential for cell growth
- may improve the function of the Digestive System by enhancing the actions of those Digestive Enzymes that are present in Pancreatic Juice secreted by the Pancreas
- Nausea may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- Vomiting may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- may alleviate Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- may enhance the function of the Kidneys
- may be essential for the production of Antibodies
- Biotin deficiency may cause atrophy (shrinkage) of the Thymus gland
- may help to regulate Blood Sugar levels
- may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus
- closely involved in the Endogenous production of Energy
- Fatigue may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- may reduce Insulin Resistance
- may enhance the function of the Liver
- may alleviate some cases of Muscle pain
- Muscle Weakness may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- Anorexia Nervosa may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- may alleviate confusion
- Chronic Biotin deficiency may cause Dementia
- Headaches may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- may alleviate depression
- may alleviate nervousness
- Poor Reflexes may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- Women have an increased requirement for Biotin during Pregnancy
- may help treat Dandruff
- may alleviate Eczema
- Dermatitis may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency
- may alleviate Hair Loss
- may delay the onset of Gray Hair and may retard the further progression of Gray Hair
- may facilitate the growth of skin and improve the visual appearance of skin
- involved in the deposition of Keratin in the Skin
- may diminish wrinkles
- may facilitate the incorporation of Amino Acids into endogenous Proteins
- involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates
- may improve Insulin sensitivity
- involved in the metabolism of Dietary Fats
- involved in the synthesis of Fatty Acids
- may enhance the function of Vitamin A, B3, B6, B12 and C
Caffeine and Antibiotics may interfere with the body's Biotin reserves.
Alcohol may deplete the body's reserves of Biotin.
No toxicity or side effects have been observed at dosage level for Biotin.
Biotin is available as a singular health and vitamin supplement or as an ingredient in some health or multi vitamin supplements.
Biotin is an ingredient in the following Ultima health and nutrition supplements: Energy, St John's Wort and the Ultima 1 Nutritional Weight Loss Shake.
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