Biotin
Overview
Biotin is a water-soluble "B" Group Vitamin.
Health Benefits of Biotin
Cardiovascular System
Anemia may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Heart abnormalities may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Biotin may lower Blood Pressure in High Blood Pressure patients. [1]
Cells
Biotin is essential for Cell growth:
Slow Growth may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [2]
Digestive System
Biotin may improve the function of the Digestive System by enhancing the actions of those Digestive Enzymes that are present in Pancreatic Juice secreted by the Pancreas.
Nausea may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [3]
Vomiting may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [4]
Ears/Hearing
Biotin may alleviate Sensorineural Hearing Loss when the underlying cause of Sensorineural Hearing Loss is Biotinidase deficiency. [5]
Excretory System
Biotin may enhance the function of the Kidneys.
Immune System
Biotin may be essential for the production of Antibodies. [6]
Biotin may help to prevent and suppress infection by Candida albicans (primarily by preventing Candida albicans from converting to its rhizoid form). [7]
Biotin is required for the production of Lymphocytes (Biotin deficiency results in a reduction in the number of circulating Lymphocytes). [8]
Biotin deficiency may cause atrophy (shrinkage) of the Thymus gland. [9]
Metabolism
Biotin may help to regulate Blood Sugar (Glucose) levels. [10]
Biotin may alleviate Diabetes Mellitus: [11]
Biotin (16 mg per day) significantly lowers fasting Blood Sugar levels and may improve overall control of Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 1 patients. [12]
Biotin (9 mg per day) significantly lowers fasting Blood Sugar levels and may improve overall control of Blood Sugar levels in Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 patients. [13]
Biotin may help to prevent and treat (diabetic) Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients.
Biotin is closely involved (via its role as a cofactor for various Enzymes) in the endogenous production of Energy and the process of .
Fatigue may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [14]
Biotin may reduce Insulin Resistance. [15]
Biotin is stored in the Liver and may enhance the function of the Liver.
Musculoskeletal System
Biotin may alleviate some cases of Muscle Pain and Muscle Pain may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [16]
Muscle Weakness may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Nervous System
Anorexia Nervosa may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Loss of Appetite may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [17]
Confusion may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [18]
Chronic Biotin deficiency may cause Dementia.
Depression may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [19]
Headaches may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [20]
Nervousness may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency.
Biotin (high dosage of 15 - 20 mg per day combined with other “B” Vitamins) may reverse Neuropathy (both Peripheral Neuropathy and Autonomic Neuropathy):
Biotin (in large doses) may help to prevent and treat Diabetic Neuropathy in Diabetes Mellitus patients. [21]
Poor Reflexes may occur as a result of Biotin deficiency. [22]
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