Tuesday, 24 June 2014

BIOTIN AND THE BODY


Biotin as most of us know is a pro-vitamin B complex  also known as vitaminB7 or vitamin H. It plays an essential role in metabolising energy but most people don't really know its major effects and advantages. What a lot of people don't know is that biotin naturally occurs in our body, but it occurs in small quantities. It helps a lot in most of our body functions which involves metabolism. It helps the body process energy  and also aids the body to transport carbon dioxide throughout the body. When you have adequate biotin levels n your body; it helps your bone marrow, nerve tissues function effectively.
       With sufficient supply of biotin n your body; your daily food intake is processed and broken down fast, this is why it is prescribed for those which issues in breaking down of food intake by doctors. Also if you are trying to shed or loose fat, biotin helps due to the fact that when your food is broken down fast, it also helps breaking down glucose. Normally glucose if not properly broken down into energy becomes stored up in the body so also fat gets stored up, but with biotin, the fat and carbohydrate is broken down and used adequately by the body for its various needs. This is why biotin is soo good for diabetic patients because it greatly helps the body in glucose production as it breaks down your carbohydrate, it also helps in the regulation of sugar in your blood and body.


            BENEFITS OF BIOTIN FOR THE HAIR/SKIN/NAILS.
Biotin sure plays an important role for your hair, skin and nails. Biotin deficiency causes brittle nails, rigid skin, damaged hair. damaged hair such as - thin hair, brittle hair, splitting hair and basically hair loss. When the hair becomes unhealthy, it can become fragile, break more easily, possibly fall out which causes alopecia in a lot of women today. Biotin is used to prevent hair disorders especially alopecia, alopecia involves partial or complete loss of hair in certain areas of the head. Biotin when combined with zinc is very good for combatting hair loss. biotin also helps the body produce keratin for the hair. when hair follicles become blocked with skin flakes, it impedes hair growth which aids hair loss. when your scalp is kept clean, biotin is able to do its major work in rejuvenating the lost hair. Also biotin increases the volume of the hair, it lengthens the hair, gives the hair more weight, restores and increases its density also known as volume as we said before. Taking biotin supplement  helps stimulate new growth and new nail growth. this is why it is found in a lot of cosmetic products. Before intake of biotin, its advised to consult your doctor.

1 comment:

  1. However, contributing much time for the same is something next to impossible amidst a busy daily schedule. Besides, if you are stuck in any such situation then opting for the natural biotin skin care will be the perfect choice for you.

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