Importance of Vitamin- Biotin
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Biotin is a water soluble vitamin. It comes in two forms, and it is alternately known as vitamin H and Coenzyme R. Biotin is responsible for growth of bacteria and many of the activities of enzymes in the human body. It is necessary for the breakdown of carbohydrate and fatty acids in the human body. It is integral to the conversion process which takes fatty acids and carbohydrates in the body and converts them into energy. This then allows for production of fats and excretion of protein breakdown products.
Sources: Biotin is available in a large number of foods. Yeast, liver, pulses and nuts are especially rich in biotin concentrations. Beans, cauliflower and egg yolks are also excellent dietary sources of biotin. It is also produced by intestinal bacteria.
Deficiency disease is primarily Dermatitis conjunctivitis. Symptoms of deficiency may include depression and poor appetite. An individual suffering from biotin deficiency may seem lethargic, weak or easily fatigued. Hair loss may result from biotin insufficiency. Additionally in some cases of severe biotin deficiency, eczema occurs. The eczema can appear anywhere on the body but primarily targets the face. Occasionally deficiency will result in a slight swelling or inflammation of the tongue as well.
