Biotin (also called vitamin B7) is a critical water-soluble vitamin, present in small concentrations in foods such as eggs, milk and bananas. It serves as a basic component of enzymes that boost nutrient metabolism and helps maintain cognitive performance and mucous membranes, as well as healthy hair, skin and nails.

Biotin is a water-soluble essential nutrient associated with the B-group vitamin family; it functions as an essential cofactor involved in cell metabolic reactions. Five biotin-dependent enzymes (carboxylases) are involved in the metabolism of glucose, amino acids, fatty acids, and cholesterol.

Symptoms of an overt biotin deficiency include hair loss, dermatitis and rash, particularly a characteristic red scaly rash around the eyes, nose, mouth and genital area, as well as neurological dysfunction.

Benefits:

- Skin, Hair and Nails:

Biotin has been used to improve hair, skin, and nail health for decades (4). Biotin has been used as a single agent to improve nail health, at doses of 2.5 mg daily for several months (5,6), as well as part of a complex formula used to treat acne (7). Finally, a pilot study found that biotin supplementation reduced dermatitis (skin rash) due to treatment with a specific class of anticancer medicines called epidermal growth factor receptor-associated tyrosine kinase inhibitors such as gefitinib and erlotinib.

In children with hair loss due to anticonvulsant medicines, biotin supplementation (10 mg daily for three months) was found to reverse hair loss. Biotin may be relevant for postpartum hair loss given the proposed prevalence of deficiency during pregnancy; however, data to assess this outcome are lacking.

- Neurological health:

A novel area of biotin research is its potential impact on the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS). In a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of 154 patients with progressive MS and evidence of disease worsening in the previous 2 years, they were given biotin (300 mg/ day) or placebo for 12 months, followed by biotin therapy for both groups for a further 12 months. A total of 13 (12.6%) biotin-treated patients achieved the main endpoint of a measure of disability improvement at month 9 (and was confirmed at month 12), compared to none of the placebo-treated patients. Biotin treatment also reduced the progression of the disability score and improved the clinical impression of change compared to placebo. Biotin was well tolerated and similar results were obtained in a previous pilot study by the same group.

Method of use:

one capsule a day.

Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.

The presentation:

Pack size of 60 capsules

Warnings: Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the daily recommended dose. Keep out of reach of younger children. Store in a cool, dry place.

The information on our website is for informational purposes only and cannot be used as a substitute for a prescription, diagnosis or medical treatment. The results of nutritional supplements may vary from person to person, and the time to obtain the benefits indicated will depend on each case.