Biotin
Title: Biotin
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Biotin
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 …
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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.
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