Vitamin H Description

Description:

A water soluble vitamin which works synergistically with other B vitamins. It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats as well as helping to maintain healthy skin and nails.

Food Source:

Brown rice, wholemeal bread, eggs, liver, kidneys, cauliflower, nuts, peas and beans.

Intake:

EU Labelling RDA: 0.15mg

Deficiency Symptoms:

Patches of hair loss (alopecia), reversible baldness, depression, muscle pains and wasting. Also, dry, flaky skin, rash around the nose and mouth, brittle hair, tiredness and loss of appetite. Biotin is widely distributed in many foods and is also synthesised in the gut.

Who might Benefit from supplements:

Those taking antibiotics or sulphonamide anti-bacterial drugs.

Side Effects/Precautions:

None known. Upper safe level: 2.5mg (long and short term - no adverse effect has been established).