Straight from the Clay
Information on this site is provided for informational purposes and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your own
physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health
problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Information about each product is taken from the labels of the products or from the
manufacturer's advertising material. Straight from the Clay.com. is not responsible for any statements or claims that various
manufacturers make about their products. We cannot be held responsible for typographical errors or product formulation changes. You
should read carefully all product packaging. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health
care provider. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
physician or other medical professional. You should not use the information contained herein for diagnosing or treating a health
problem or disease, or prescribing any medication. Information about each product is taken from the labels of the products or from the
manufacturer's advertising material. Straight from the Clay.com. is not responsible for any statements or claims that various
manufacturers make about their products. We cannot be held responsible for typographical errors or product formulation changes. You
should read carefully all product packaging. If you have or suspect that you have a medical problem, promptly contact your health
care provider. Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
| Please see our Terms of Use Copyright © 2007-2008 Straight from the Clay All rights reserved. |
 | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  | |  |
Digestive Enzymes, Probiotics, Vitamins, Minerals, Phytonutrients, Fatty Acids
 | |  | |  | |  | |  |
| Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM). |
Water Soluble Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins
Fat Soluble Vitamins
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
Vitamins
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
Biotin (coenzyme R, vitamin H)
General description
Biotin is loosely categorized as a B vitamin. It is needed by the body for the
metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Biotin deficiency is rare because
it is found in many foods and is made by microorganisms in the gastrointestinal
tract.
Food sources
Good food sources of biotin include oatmeal, bananas, liver, sunflower seeds,
soybeans, eggs, butter, nuts, split peas, and mushrooms.
Health applications
Skin and nail health
Glucose metabolism
Functions and uses
Biotin is a water-soluble nutrient that assists the body as a coenzyme, enabling
many vital chemical processes. It is involved in the breakdown of fat,
carbohydrate, and protein to produce energy. It is also helpful in maintaining
healthy sweat glands, hair, bone marrow, and nerve tissue. Biotin helps the body
produce digestive enzymes, and antibodies. It aids in the utilization of other
B-complex vitamins such as folic acid, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B-12. It is
also a catalyst in the chemical reaction called carbon dioxide fixation. This
process assists in the movement and utilization of carbon dioxide throughout the
body, particularly during the processing of carbohydrates and fats.
Dosage/toxicity
The RDI for biotin is 300 mcg for adults. It is included in most B-complex and
multivitamin supplements. Intake through diet and regular gastrointestinal
production makes biotin deficiency rare. Because excess biotin is excreted
through urination, it is considered a non-toxic substance
General description
Biotin is loosely categorized as a B vitamin. It is needed by the body for the
metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Biotin deficiency is rare because
it is found in many foods and is made by microorganisms in the gastrointestinal
tract.
Food sources
Good food sources of biotin include oatmeal, bananas, liver, sunflower seeds,
soybeans, eggs, butter, nuts, split peas, and mushrooms.
Health applications
Skin and nail health
Glucose metabolism
Functions and uses
Biotin is a water-soluble nutrient that assists the body as a coenzyme, enabling
many vital chemical processes. It is involved in the breakdown of fat,
carbohydrate, and protein to produce energy. It is also helpful in maintaining
healthy sweat glands, hair, bone marrow, and nerve tissue. Biotin helps the body
produce digestive enzymes, and antibodies. It aids in the utilization of other
B-complex vitamins such as folic acid, pantothenic acid, and vitamin B-12. It is
also a catalyst in the chemical reaction called carbon dioxide fixation. This
process assists in the movement and utilization of carbon dioxide throughout the
body, particularly during the processing of carbohydrates and fats.
Dosage/toxicity
The RDI for biotin is 300 mcg for adults. It is included in most B-complex and
multivitamin supplements. Intake through diet and regular gastrointestinal
production makes biotin deficiency rare. Because excess biotin is excreted
through urination, it is considered a non-toxic substance