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What Biotin
Does For The Body and Mind
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Biotin is one of the eight vitamins that make up the Vitamin B complex.
A comparatively recent addition to the realm of vitamins, after isolating
the compound in 1936, it took about 40 years of research before scientists
unanimously declared it to be a vitamin. Sometimes referred to as Vitamin
H, biotin serves many purposes in the health of the mind and the body.
There are at least four enzymes that require a partnership with biotin
to function in the body. Among the purposes of these enzymes is to synthesize
fatty acids and to produce glucose. Biotin is also necessary for the
production of leucine, which is an essential amino acid. Recent studies
have indicated that biotin has a part in the transcription and replication
of DNA. In addition to being necessary for the nervous system to function
properly, biotin is associated with the production of neurotransmitters
in the brain, including those associated with cognitive function, emotional
well being and memory.
The most concentrated sources of biotin come from organ meats, and plant
sources tend to contain a much lower concentration of biotin that also
tends to be more difficult for the body to use efficiently. Therefore,
those following a vegetarian diet, especial a vegan diet, may want to
consider the use of dietary supplements to make sure that their daily
requirements for this water-soluble vitamin are being met. Because it
washes away in the urine, the body requires a steady, daily supply of
this nutrient to maintain peak performance levels.
As with all of the Vitamin B complex vitamins, deficiencies of biotin
can have negative consequences for the health of both the body and the
mind, some quite serious and some irreversible. Physical symptoms of
biotin deficiency include such symptoms as muscle pain, disruptions
of the appetite, nausea, diarrhea, dry skin and nails, brittle fingernails,
hair loss and fungal infections. Deficiency in biotin has also been
associated with an increase in Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, those researchers
are still studying the degree of potential connection. Biotin deficiency
has been found to negatively affect the body’s natural immune system,
and is thought to contribute to fat collecting around the liver and
kidneys and malformations of the bones. It can even result in death.
Mental symptoms of biotin deficiency include depression, fatigue and
negative changes in cognitive function.
Biotin is a nutrient associated with many aspects of physical and mental
health. Making sure to meet the recommended daily intake levels is important
for all age groups. Pregnant women should pay close attention to the
biotin levels in their diet, as biotin is also important for the growth
and development of the baby while it is in the uterus. However, as with
any other dietary supplement or medication taken during pregnancy, a
qualified health care professional should be consulted to determine
the most suitable dosage.
When used with care and according to standard dosage levels, dietary
supplements are a safe and efficient means of maintaining the necessary
daily biotin levels. In fact, for vegetarians, a dietary supplement
containing biotin is probably a very smart choice.
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Peter Dobler is a veteran in the IT business. His passion for experimenting
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