What is it:
Vitamin H, otherwise known as biotin, is essential to normal growth and development and overall health. Bacteria in the intestines produce enough biotin for the body so that most people would not need an additional supplement of vitamin H.
What does it do:
Essential for release of food energy
Reduces symptoms of zinc deficiency
Functions in protein metabolism
Helps in the formation of fatty acids
Could relieve muscle pain and depression
People who consume large amounts of raw eggs may benefit from this supplement
Symptoms of deficiency:
Symptoms are incredibly rare due to nromal source being bacteria in the intestines. However, if such a deficiency occurs, symptoms may include hair loss, dermatitis, anemia, muscle pain, loss of appetite, lethargy, depression, hallucinations, and lowered immunity.
Overdose/Cautions:
N/A
Natural food sources:
Almonds,
Bananas,
Brewers yeast,
Brown rice,
Bulgur wheat,
Butter,
Calf liver,
Cashew nuts,
Cheese,
Chicken,
Clams,
Eggs - cooked,
Green peas,
Lentils,
Liver,
Mackerel,
Meats,
Milk,
Mushrooms,
Oat bran,
Oatmeal,
Peanut Butter,
Peanuts,
Salmon,
Soybeans,
Split peas,
Tuna,
Walnuts