Function:
- Plays a role in fatty acid synthesis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128164297000022 - Plays a role in amino acid metabolism
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128164297000022 - reduce symptoms of multiple sclerosis
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780128164297000034 - play a role in the replication and transcription of DNA
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B012227055X001024 - plays a role in the metabolism of carbohydrates
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780123919342000242 - promote both nail and hair health
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780323548250000284
Overdose: more than 300 mg/ day
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/safety-communications/fda-warns-biotin-may-interfere-lab-tests-fda-safety-communication
Excess: excreted in the urine
Type: water soluble vitamin
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002410.htm
Recommended daily intake= 30 mcg
- Sunflower seeds, roasted, ¼ cup
Contain: 2.6 mcg - Sweet potato, cooked, ½ cup
Contain: 2.4 mcg - Almonds, roasted, ¼ cup
Contain: 1.5 mcg - Spinach, boiled, ½ cup
Contain: 0.5 mcg - Broccoli, fresh, ½ cup
Contain: 0.4 mcg - Oatmeal, 1 cup
Contain: 0.2 mcg - Banana, ½ cup
Contain: 0.2 mcg
Deficiency symptoms
- Increase the inflammatory response of dendritic cells
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27413170 - Brittle nail syndrome or uncombable hair
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28879195 - Hyperemesis gravidarum in pregnant women which characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, and weight loss
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31335232 - severe neurological problems and hearing loss in infants
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31124733 - Zinc deficiency and acrodermatitis entero-pathica which is characterized by periorificial dermatitis, alopecia, and diarrhea
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31022908 - Infertility and miscarriage
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25301108
