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Biotin (Vitamin B7)

    Biotin is actually once known as vitamin H. From chemical structure is a structure that has similarities with vitamin B complex, then biotin is grouped into vitamin B complex. The function of biotin itself is as auxiliary in biochemical reactions in the body. The reaction of carbon dioxide exhaust and carbohydrate metabolism is the role of this biotin function. Biotin is also a coenzyme in the body that plays a role in metabolism to produce energy.

The Benefits of Biotin In The Body

    Biotin is certainly important in any metabolic reactions in the body. Metabolism such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Then certain hormones can form in the consumption of this biotin. Other benefits can prevent premature aging of hair or gray hair, hair loss and baldness. Dermatitis can be prevented by consuming biotin or called dermatitis. If the baby is called a cradle cap. Biotin is very important in cell formation, contributing to the krebs cycle in the body, resulting in the release of food energy such as glucose, amino acids and fats. Another benefit is to help the circulation of carbon dioxide out the body and keep blood sugar in the body stable.
Here are the daily needs of vitamin B7 with the appropriate dose according to age. Needs vitamin B7:
  • for infants 0 - 6 months: 5 mcg
  • for infants 7 - 12 months: 6 mcg
  • for children 1 - 3 years: 8 mcg
  • for children 4 - 8 years: 12 mcg
  • for children 9 - 13 years: 20 mcg
  • for adolescents 14 - 18 years: 25 mcg
  • for adults 19 years and over: 30 mcg
  • for pregnant women: 30 mcg, and
  • for breastfeeding women: 35 mcg

Due of Biotin Deficiency

    Vitamin B7 deficiency can cause some diseases that can invade the body. Very rarely a person has biotin deficiency. Because biotin is contained in many foods even in small amounts. Even intestinal bacteria can produce biotin from the digested food we have eaten before. Biotin deficiency occurs when a person consumes a lot of uncooked eggs. Because egg whites contain certain proteins that can bind biotin in the body. So that biotin will be released through the body with feces. Usually occurs when consuming eggs are not cooked from year to year.
    The real results of biotin deficiency are dry skin, dermatitis, fungal infections, rashes, brittle hair, and hair loss. The worse symptoms can occur if not treated are mild depression, mental disorders, muscle pain symptoms, to paresthesias and hyperesthesias.

Natural Source of Biotin

    To meet the needs of vitamin B7 of course you can consume some foods such as, yeast, eggs cooked, especially egg yolks. And sardines. Nuts (almonds, peanuts, hazelnuts, walnuts) and peanut butter. There are also, soybeans, grains, cauliflower. Bananas and mushrooms.