Description:

Biotin is one of the B vitamins, also known as vitamin H, vitamin B7, coenzyme R, etc. It is a factor found in the liver in the 1930s when studying yeast growth factor and Rhizobium growth and respiratory promoting factor, which can prevent hair loss and skin damage in rats induced by feeding raw egg protein. Biotin is a member of the water-soluble vitamin B group.

Functions:   

Brain and Cognitive Function

The human brain is dependent on a constant supply of glucose for energy. Under normal circumstances the brain exclusively uses glucose as a fuel source, and unlike other tissues brain cells cannot use fat for energy. Biotin has a key role in producing glucose form other substrates, and so contributes to the proper functioning of the brain. Deficiency of biotin has been associated with depression, lethargy, and hallucinations.