Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Vitamin B7 (Biotin) is essential for normal growth and the metabolism of fats and amino acids.

Benefits

- Essential for metabolizing food in the body.
- Helps in the formation of fatty acids.
- May reduce the effects of depression.
- Helps to maintain a steady blood sugar level.

Biotin benefits everyone and is essential in everyday metabolic processes.

Sources

Vitamin B7 is found in many common foods including nuts, bananas, brown rice, cheese, chicken, milk, peanut butter and fish.

Deficiency

Deficiency of Vitamin B7 in your body is extremely rare. Symptoms of deficiency include fatigue, hair loss, nausea, high cholesterol, and depression.

Recommended Daily Intake

The recommended daily intake of Biotin for men and women is 30 mcg per day.