Biotin and Inositol

Biotin*

What is it?

          Biotin aids in cell growth, in fatty acid production, in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. It also supports in the use of the other B-Complex vitamins. (Balch, 2010)

Why do we need it?

          In order to maintain healthy hair and skin we need an adequate intake of Biotin. Biotin helps our body to support health sweat glands and never tissue. (Balch, 2010)

Deficiency in Biotin.

In babies: seborrheic dermatitis, also known as cradle cap, may occur in infants with a biotin deficiency.  Symptoms of cradle cap includes dry scaly scalp. (Balch, 2010)

In adults: Although rare, deficiency possible are: anemia, depression, hair loss, high blood sgar, inflammation of the skin, insomnia, loss of appetite, muscular pain and nausea. (Balch, 2010)

Sources

Biotin can be found in: Brewer’s yeast, cooked egg yolks, milk, poultry, soybeans and whole grains. (Balch, 2010)

Inositol*

What is it?

Inositol is a B Vitamin, usually comes in a pure powder form, and it is necessary for hair growth. A few other benefits of Inositol are: it helps prevent hardening of the arteries, in the formation of lecithin, and the metabolism of fat and  cholesterol.(Balch, 2010)

Deficiency

Deficiency in this vitamin B can lead to: arterisclerosis**, constipation, hair loss, mood swings and skin eruptions. (Balch, 2010)
Sources

Brewer's Yeast, fruits, lecithin, legumes, meats, milk, unrefined molasses, raisins, vegetables, and whole grains. (Balch, 2010)

What is artesclerosis?**

Atherosclerosis is a specific type of arteriosclerosis, but the terms are sometimes used interchangeably. Atherosclerosis refers to the buildup of fats, cholesterol and other substances in and on your artery walls (plaques), which can restrict blood flow.*

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Citation and Sources 

(Balch, 2010)
Balch, Phyllis A. Prescription for Nutritional Healing. 5th ed. New York: Avery, 2010. Print.

"Arteriosclerosis / Atherosclerosis." Definition: Arteriosclerosis. Web. 13 Oct. 2014. <http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/arteriosclerosis-atherosclerosis/basics/definition/con-20026972>.