Vitamin H or vitamin B7 is known as Biotin. Chemical formula of biotin is CLOHI6N203S. Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin. It is composed of a tetrahydroimidizalone ring fused with a tetrahydrothiophene ring. Aveleric acid substitute is attached to one of the carbon atoms of the tetrahydrothiophene ring. Biotin is a cofactor in the metabolism of fatty acid, leucine and gluconeogenesis.

Importance of Biotin:

1. Aids in the utilization of
   • Proteins
   • Nutrients
2. Helps in cell growth
3. Aids in fatty acid production
4. Sweat glands health is improved
5. Promotes
   • Male sex glands
   • Bone marrow
   • Skin and hair
   • Nerve tissues
   • Cures baldness of hair
6. Premature gray hair is controlled
7. Type 1 and type 2 diabetic sugar level is reduced.

What is the use of biotin?

Biotin is quite needed for cell growth, production of fatty acids and also in the metabolism of fats and amino acids. Citrus acid cycle is the process in which biochemical energy is produced during aerobic respiration. Biotin is used in the citric acid cycle. In various metabolic reactions and in transferring carbon dioxide, biotin is involved, biotin is recommended for strengthening hair and nails. Biotin is present in the product of hair and skin. Read the rest of this entry »