Biotin
Vitamin
Reference
Recommended
D aily
Allowance:
n/a
Benefits:
Aids
the
body
in processing
dietary
fat
and
protein.
Found
to lower
blood
sugar
levels
in type
II diabetics.
It is
essential
in the
making
of fatty
acids
and
in the
oxidation
of fatty
acids
as well
as the
carbohydrates;
Required
in the
building
of glycogen;
Required
in the
synthesis
of several
of the
non-essential
amino
acids
by the
body;
Helps
in the
formation
of nucleic
acids.
Sources:
Cereals
and
grains,
peanuts,
walnuts,
molasses,
milk,
egg
yolks,
lentils
and
peas.
Deficiencies:
Depression,
sleepiness,
loss
of appetite,
muscular
pains,
smooth
and
pale
tongue,
hair
loss,
anemia,
skin
disorders,
sore
tongue
and
dry
skin,
and
lack
of energy.
Toxicity
Warning:
n/a
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