Affordable Healthcare Serie- Biotin
BIOTIN
Biotin is also known as vitamin H or B-7 and is in the family of B-complex vitamins. It is found to be produced by our gut bacteria. Biotin is an essential nutrient for the metabolism of fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. It is a coenzyme involved in the synthesis of fatty acids and amino acids. It is a vital nutrient for the normal development of the fetus in pregnant women and has produced promising results in lowering blood glucose levels in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. It does this by stimulating the secretion of insulin. However, more scientific studies continue before there is a confirmation made between the connection of biotin to blood sugar levels. Consult your doctor before making any drastic changes. Diabetes is no joke! Humans cannot synthesize biotin; we obtain it from dietary sources. The following list indicates the percentage of biotin available to meet the daily reference intake in a ¾ to 1 cup serving. Grow these:
Sweet Potato 29% of DRI
Tomatoes 24% of DRI
Legumes (lentils and peas) 40%-70% DRI at ¾ cup
Cauliflower 17% DRI (17 mcg)
Bottom Line: Happy metabolism, blood glucose, fetal health, skin, and hair.