Biotin Vitamin Supplements at Bodybuilding.com - Function, Sources & Products

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Introduction To Biotin

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OVERVIEW

Look Your Best With Biotin*

REPAIR DAMAGED HAIR, BRITTLE NAILS AND DRY SKIN WITH BIOTIN*

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin that is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins (vitamin B7). Biotin is also classified as the vitamin H (the H representing "Haar and Haut", which are the German words for "hair and skin").

Like other vitamins of the B-complex, biotin plays a key role in the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. In this way biotin plays a role in the Krebs energy cycle, and may aid in weight loss.* Biotin also plays a key role in the growth and maintenance of hair, nails, skin and bone.*

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PRODUCTS

Enjoy More Energy*

LEARN HOW YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM THIS B-VITAMIN

Biotin helps the body better use food for energy. This means that biotin may increase energy levels, and by supporting efficient digestive, biotin may also promote weight loss.*

Biotin is naturally occurring in many foods, including oatmeal, vegetables, peanuts, mushrooms, egg yolks, rice, nuts, spinach, potatoes and poultry and beef, but generally in small amounts. If you do not eat these types of nutrient dense foods on a regular basis, then you may benefit from Biotin supplementation.

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Support A Strong Metabolism*

BOOST YOUR ACTIVE LIFESTYLE WITH BIOTIN*

Everyone may benefit from supplementing with Biotin! Biotin helps promote energy metabolism through the synthesis of fatty acids, amino acids and glucose.* Biotin plays a special role in enabling the body to use blood sugar (glucose), a major source of energy for body fluids.*

Biotin is available in multivitamin and multi-mineral products, as well as single ingredient form. Biotin can be found in tablet and capsule form.

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How Much And When

YOUR GUIDE TO SUPPLEMENTING WITH BIOTIN

The appropriate dose of biotin depends on varies condition such as the user's age and overall health. An adequate amount of biotin is approximately 20 to 100 mcg daily. Higher amounts may be used to help promote healthy hair and nails.* There is no dietary allowance established for biotin, so it is always best to follow the labeling instructions for the particular product you are taking.