Vitamin H – Biotin

Summary

Part of the group of vitamins known as the B complex, which are needed to convert food into energy to be used by the body.

Biotin is necessary for the utilisation of protein, folic acid, pantothenic acid and vitamin B12.

Needed to maintain healthy hair.

This is incredibly rare, but can result in hair loss, dermatitis, depression, drowsiness, low immunity, nausea, muscle pain and hallucinations.

Diabetes

Splitting and softness of the fingernails

Suitable for those who are known to be deficient such as alcoholics and those with bowel disease

30 mcg per day, usually obtained from your diet.

None, as Biotin is excreted in urine.

Liver

Kidney

Brewers yeast

Egg yolk

Meat and dairy produce

Nuts

Beans

Fish

Breads

Whole grains

Bananas

Mushrooms