What is Vitamin B7 or Biotin?

Vitamin B7, also known as Biotin, is sometimes also called vitamin H or Co-enzyme R. It is a water-soluble vitamin. So, it travels in the blood stream and the excess is secreted through urine because the body cannot store water-soluble vitamins for a long time. So, it is necessary to add this vitamin in your daily diet in order to get rid of the deficiency. It is one of the members of the B-complex group of vitamins.

The main function of vitamin B7 or Biotin or vitamin H or Co-enzyme R is as follows:

• It helps the body metabolize proteins, fats and carbohydrates and produces energy.
• It helps the body process the glucose.
• It helps in many chemical reactions in the body by which many essential processes in the body function.
• It helps in maintaining skin, hair and nails healthy. It is available in many cosmetic and health products for the skin and hair but it cannot be absorbed through hair or skin.
• It even assists in cell growth.
• It even transfers carbon dioxide.

There are many health benefits of vitamin B7 which include metabolism, skin care, tissue maintenance, weight control, heart problems, and synthesis of vital components, control sugar levels in blood and many more.

Vitamin B7 is found in a variety of food sources which includes yeast, egg yolk, nuts, vegetables, organ meats like liver and kidney etc.

People who are deficient in vitamin B7 can have diseases like muscular weakness, lethargy, lowered appetite, and anemia. Thus, in order to maintain your body healthy, eat nutritious diet which contains all the vitamins, or you can take the multivitamin supplements with the help of health care provider.

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