Biotin is widely distributed in nature and is found in both plant and animal products.
The daily human need for biotin is 30-100 mcg.
Possible consequences of biotin deficiency: seborrheic dermatitis, anemia, depression, hair loss, high blood sugar, inflammation or paleness of the skin and mucous membranes, insomnia, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, inflammation of the tongue, dry skin, high blood cholesterol .
Interaction
Raw egg white contains a substance called avidin, the anti-vitamin biotin. This substance binds biotin and prevents its absorption into the blood. When heated, denaturation (irreversible structural damage) of avidin in the egg white occurs, and therefore cooked eggs do not interfere with the absorption of biotin.
Alcohol impairs the ability to absorb biotin, and therefore chronic alcohol abuse can lead to biotin deficiency.
Oil fats that have been cooked or exposed to air for a long time slow down the absorption of biotin.
Antibiotics, sulfur medications, and saccharin also interfere with biotin absorption.
If you need long-term antibiotic treatment - this applies to both children and adults - biotin synthesis can be drastically reduced due to the death of beneficial intestinal bacteria, making additional intake necessary.
Biotin is widely distributed in nature and is found in both plant and animal products.
The daily human need for biotin is 30-100 mcg.
Possible consequences of biotin deficiency: seborrheic dermatitis, anemia, depression, hair loss, high blood sugar, inflammation or paleness of the skin and mucous membranes, insomnia, loss of appetite, muscle pain, nausea, inflammation of the tongue, dry skin, high blood cholesterol .
Interaction
Raw egg white contains a substance called avidin, the anti-vitamin biotin. This substance binds biotin and prevents its absorption into the blood. When heated, denaturation (irreversible structural damage) of avidin in the egg white occurs, and therefore cooked eggs do not interfere with the absorption of biotin.
Alcohol impairs the ability to absorb biotin, and therefore chronic alcohol abuse can lead to biotin deficiency.
Oil fats that have been cooked or exposed to air for a long time slow down the absorption of biotin.
Antibiotics, sulfur medications, and saccharin also interfere with biotin absorption.
If you need long-term antibiotic treatment - this applies to both children and adults - biotin synthesis can be drastically reduced due to the death of beneficial intestinal bacteria, making additional intake necessary.