Tiffani May Chemistry Period 2 Biotin Report Ms. Tareila Biotin is important for healthy hair and skin. 100 mg of biotin may prevent hair loss in some men. Biotin helps to relieve muscle pain. It promotes healthy nerve tissue, bone marrow and sweat glands. It also relieves seborrheic dermatitis in infants. Biotin works with folic acid and vitamin B12 to break down fats, protein, and carbohydrates. Biotin is found in most foods and also manufactured by bacteria …showed first 75 words of 899 total…

…showed last 75 words of 899 total…deficiency - cleft palate, micromelia (abnormally small limbs) Therapeutic uses  for the deficiencies above  candida (biotin decreases levels of Candida)  atherosclerosis  acne  leg cramps  diabetes  burns and scalds Toxicity None known. Dose  RDA 200 mcg  Therapeutic 150-600 mcg Sources Most animal and plant tissues, eg. egg yolk, liver, nuts, soya beans, brown rice, Royal jelly, bee pollen, Brewer’s yeast. Bibliography Tiffani May is a college student at Delaware County, she is currently majoring in communications.