BIOTIN DETANGLED!

Who doesn’t want luscious, long and beautiful hair?

So here I’m with some information about it for you all!

What is biotin?

Biotin is a water soluble B complex Vitamin(B7). It is one of several B vitamins that supports a healthy metabolism. Biotin converts glucose from carbohydrates into energy for the body and aids amino acids in carrying out normal bodily functions. It also plays an important role in the health of your hair, skin, and nails.

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If you aren’t getting enough biotin, you may experience hair loss or a scaly red rash. However, a deficiency is rare. In most cases, the biotin you get from your diet is enough for you to reap the health benefits it offers. Some of the biotin synthesized by intestinal bacteria is also absorbed. It is well absorbed from intestine and excreted mainly unchanged in urine. Not much is stored in the body.

BENEFITS

Biotin possesses rejuvenation characteristics helps in preventing hair loss by rejuvenating both the hair follicles and scalp, stopping hair loss and also promotes hair regeneration

Keratin is the building block of hair follicles and it’s formed from several amino acids. Biotin plays its role in breaking down the dietary proteins into different amino acids which are required for the formation of keratin. Increasing the keratin production which promotes the production of healthy hair follicles.

Biotin also prevents hair dryness and improves the elasticity of the cortex of the hair which stops the splitting and breakage of hair strands.

Biotin is also thought to:

• reduce inflammation

• improve cognitive function

• help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes

• increase “good” HDL cholesterol and decrease “bad” LDL cholesterol.

FOODS WITH BIOTIN:

Biotin occurs naturally in a number of different foods especially:

⁃ Organ meats (liver & kidney)

⁃ Egg yolks (present in high concentration, but has a chemical that interferes with biotin absorption)

⁃ Nuts (almonds, pecans & walnuts)

⁃ Rice bran

⁃ Salmon

⁃ Bananas

⁃ Cauliflower

A diet high in egg whites can actually lead to biotin deficiency (Avidin, a heat labile protein in egg white, binds and prevents the absorption of biotin)

DOSAGE:

Before you begin taking any supplement, it is important to discuss it with your physician. You want to be sure that it is not going to have any negative interaction with medications you may already be taking.

While there are no actual recommended daily dosages, there are biotin vitamin requirements for healthy hair growth:

• 30-100mcg of biotin – the minimum needed to simply grow hair

• 1000-5000mcg of biotin – best range for increased hair growth for fuller look

• 10000mcg of biotin – extreme level of hair loss.

If your body is low in biotin, there could be several reasons for it, including:

• Smoking

• Dialysis

• Antibiotics

• Anti-seizure medications.

However, you must remember that it is only effective if taken orally.

Topical hair products will not have any effect. Incorporating biotin into your diet is beneficial.

SIDE-EFFECTS

Most people can take biotin supplements without any adverse effects, but minor side effects are possible. These include:

• nausea

• cramping

• diarrhea

You may be able to reduce your risk of side effects by taking your supplement with food. Supplements aren’t for everyone, so talk with your doctor before use. They can talk to you about the potential risks and benefits, as well as the proper dosage. You should always follow the dosage information on the label unless your doctor instructs otherwise.

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, so any extra biotin in your body will flush out through your urine. This makes a potential overdose unlikely. If you develop an unusual or unexpected skin rash after increasing your biotin intake, see your doctor. In rare cases, this is a sign of biotin overdose.

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