What are the manifestations and effects of biotin deficiency? What are the food sources?

Basic knowledge Biotin, also called coenzyme R or vitamin H, is a member of B vitamins. It is a water-soluble vitamin and contains sulfur. It can be synthesized in the small intestine or obtained from food. Biotin can help the metabolism of fat and protein and the synthesis of vitamin C, and has complementary effects with vitamin A, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid and vitamin B6, which helps to maintain skin health. At the same time, biotin can help cells grow, produce fatty acids, metabolize sugars, and contribute to the utilization of B vitamins. In addition, it also promotes the health of sweat glands, nerve tissues and bone marrow.

Deficiency is rare because biotin can be synthesized from food in the small intestine.

Without biotin, the face and body will get eczema, erythema and scales on the face and hair loss. Sometimes it will make the body extremely tired and hinder the metabolism of fat, thus affecting appetite.

Efficacy: keep hair and skin healthy and prevent hair loss and gray hair; Relieve symptoms of eczema and dermatitis; Increase the thickness of nails to prevent them from breaking; Relieve fatigue and muscle pain.

Food sources include egg yolk, salted fish, meat, milk, chicken, duck, goose, soybean, whole wheat, yeast, animal liver, cauliflower, whole grain food, animal kidney, peanut butter and brown rice.