Biotin

• Biotin is found in a wide variety of foods, most notably in liver, salmon, bananas, egg yolks, brewer’s yeast, legumes and mushrooms.
• Biotin nourishes skin, strengthens nails and hair
• Foods with a relatively high biotin content include Swiss chard, raw egg yolk , liver, Saskatoon berries, some vegetables, and peanuts.
• Biotin is often recommended for strengthening hair and nails.
• Symptoms of biotin deficiency include: Hair loss, Conjunctivitis, Dermatitis in the form of a scaly red rash around the eyes, nose, mouth, and genital area.
• Biotin also assists as an enzyme in many metabolic activities such as blood sugar regulation and the metabolism of carbohydrates.