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In this video I discuss Biotin/Vitamin B7. Some of its functions in the body, foods rich in Biotin, some of the effects of deficiency, and daily recommendations.
Transcript
Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, is a water soluble vitamin, and plays an important role in the metabolic functions of pantothenic acid, folic acid, and vitamin B12. It is also necessary for cell growth.
B7 is found in milk products, mushrooms, cauliflower and eggs.
Risk of deficiency is rare because bacteria in the intestines produce enough biotin beyond the recommended daily amount.
The recommended daily amount of vitamin B7 is 30 micrograms. For instance ¼ cup of peanuts (26mcg) and 1 egg (8mcg) would provide you with 34 mcg, meeting the recommended daily amount. 5mcg/Change this. Peanuts and eggs…1/4 cup = 26, 1 = 8.
Because the body can produce enough biotin for human function, in our vitamin rating scale, b7 is a 1.