What exactly is Biotin and what does it do?
Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin, it is also known as vitamin H, coenzyme R and vitamin B8.
Biotin is found in all cells and is essential for cell metabolism. Biotin is used by all living things - plants, animals and single-celled organisms. In animals, Biotin is essential for metabolizing proteins and converting sugar into usable energy. It also contributes to a healthy nervous system and helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels, but most importantly, Biotin promotes healthy skin and hair from the inside out.
Mammals, including humans, cannot synthesize Biotin and must therefore obtain it from food sources. Unfortunately, not everyone is able to do this. A Biotin deficiency is fortunately rare among humans, but it is very dangerous. For example, a deficiency during pregnancy can lead to birth defects. Symptoms of Biotin deficiency also include brittle nails, hair loss, muscle pain, nausea, fatigue, anemia and dry skin. There is no such thing as too much Biotin, which means that we only absorb the amount that we need. Any excess leaves our body through urine.
Which foods contain Biotin?
Although many animal foods contain Biotin, it is protein-bound Biotin. Plants contain 'free' Biotin, which has a higher bioavailability. With a vegetarian or vegan diet, you can easily get a good amount of Biotin. Given the other health benefits of a plant-based diet, it is also the healthiest choice. Below are food products that contain high concentrations of Biotin:
- Walnuts and peanuts - all nuts contain biotin, but the concentrations vary widely. The nuts with the highest biotin concentration are peanuts and walnuts. They contain about 40 mcg per 100 grams.
- Green Peas - Most peas are high in biotin, but green peas are especially high. These peas have 40 mcg of biotin per 100 grams when fresh and 70 mcg after drying.
- Rice Bran - Less commonly used in daily nutrition, rice bran is a powerful source of Biotin. 100 grams contains about 65 mcg of Biotin. Never had it? Definitely worth trying.
- Sunflower Seeds - Perhaps the highest concentration of Biotin found in a natural product. Sunflower seeds contain about 70 mcg of Biotin per 100 grams.
- Carrots and cauliflower - vegetables also contain Biotin, especially carrots and cauliflower. These contain about 25 mcg of Biotin per 100 grams.
These are the forms of biotin we support
60 capsules | Capsules | Biotin | United States of America
Plant-Based Biotin
Biotin from Global Healing contains a 100% natural form of biotin. This is extracted from sesbania tree leaves. Since the other naturally occurring substances are also present in the product, this biotin supplement has an unprecedentedly high biological availability. This dietary supplement is vegan and free from any artificial additives. Are you looking for a well-absorbable biotin supplement? Then this Biotin supplement is suitable for you!
100 capsules | Capsules | Biotin | United Kingdom
Biotin Complex
Biotin Complex from Terranova contains 300 micrograms of biotin per capsule. This is a high dosage of 6x the recommended daily amount. The biotin is enriched with rosehips, nettle leaf, pumpkin seeds and horsetail. These powerful herbs work synergistically and thus support the absorption and functioning of biotin. Of course, this product does not contain any artificial or animal additives.
100 capsules, 50 capsules | Capsules | Folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3 | United Kingdom
Vitamin B Complex
B-Complex with Vitamin C from Terranova offers the full spectrum of B vitamins, including choline and inositol. The forms used have a high biological availability, because they are active forms. This means that your body does not have to convert them first, but can use the vitamins directly where they are needed. The easily absorbable vitamin B is combined with vitamin C and magnesium.
