Vitamin H or B7 (Biotin)

What is vitamin H?

Vitamin H also known as B8 or B7 (Biotin), is vital for the metabolism and functioning of the body. It is a component of several enzymes responsible for metabolism such as those for the essential carbon level or for fats. Today there are 8 forms of Biotin, but only type D Biotin is naturally present and has a great complete vitamin activity mainly because it can only be synthesized by bacteria, molds, yeasts, algae and certain types of plants.

What benefits does vitamin H provide?

Vitamin B7 is mainly beneficial in the maintenance factor of hair, nails and skin. These benefits are due to the fact that this vitamin is responsible for converting food into glucose, producing fatty acids and amino acids for the body and, at the same time, it also activates the metabolism of proteins in the hair root and nail cells.

What problems occur due to the lack of vitamin H?

The problems that a deficiency of Vitamin H in our body can cause can vary from minor and aesthetic risks to more dangerous risks for us in the case of adults, the following examples can result:

• Hair loss.
• Skin shine.
• Brittle nails.
• affecting us at the immunological level.
• generate seizures.
• disorders in the nervous system.
• skin infection.
• High concentrations of acid in the blood and urine.

On the other hand, in the case of babies, the lack of vitamin B7 (Biotin) causes problems such as:

• Lack of muscle tone.
• Delayed development of the child
• Slowness

What foods are they in?

Biotin is water soluble, which is why we are going to need it constantly because it is not stored in our body, which is why we can find this vitamin in important foods such as:

• Liver: Any type of beef liver contains high amounts of Biotin, at the same time it provides our body with good levels of high-quality protein along with other important nutrients. It also helps to build muscle mass and especially for the cellular functions of the organism.
• Egg: It is a food rich in vitamin B7, mainly found in the white part of the egg and they are also rich in protein with a large amount of amino acids. Helps muscle growth, maintain strong hair and nails.
• Salmon: It is known mainly for its contribution of omega 3 fatty acids. The nutrients it provides help reduce inflammation caused by daily pollutants, protects the heart, improves brain health and helps to preserve the hair and skin of healthy way.
• Almonds: Apart from having a high amount of vitamin H, they are also rich in magnesium, vitamin E and fiber that promote satiety and help you lose weight.
• Spinach: This contains 0.5 mg of Biotin, it is a green leafy vegetable, which is why it has a low cholesterol and fat content. On the other hand, it has high amounts of antioxidants and iron, it is also known that spinach is used to fight Cancer and other inflammatory diseases such as Diabetes.
• Broccoli: It is a super food since it is very rich in vitamin K and vitamin C, promoting bone health and preventing cancer.
• Cheddar cheese: It has 0.4 mg of Biotin and proteins. The vitamins present in cheese are essential for good bone development, better muscle function, also in the production of DNA and proper kidney function. But it should be consumed with care due to its great contribution of saturated fats.

If you have a severe deficiency of vitamin H or Biotin, it is recommended to visit your GP and he can prescribe vitamin supplements that contain high concentrations of this and other vitamins. At XTRALIFE we have a range of products that contain varieties of vitamins, these will help you recover and reach optimal levels in the body again.