For that better part of 2017, I have been on a “let’s get healthy” program. It’s not an “official” program from any one source. It’s a lot of things I have learned courtesy of interviews, books and online research about various things like vitamin and mineral supplements. It came about after I did some bloodwork after a series of allergy tests that made my list of allergies a lot longer. The bloodwork was more interesting than usual since my cholesterol was peaking at a level I had never seen before. (Bye-bye to my love affair with steaks and burgers! Sigh…) I knew I had to eat healthy to be healthy. Add that to the workouts I have been doing religiously all year, and I am probably the fittest I have been in several years.
I take a number of vitamin and mineral supplements which include biotin. I take biotin for my hair, nails, skin and also my workouts. I find that adding proper supplements is smart because I don’t always eat a balanced diet.
When I received an email about this piece about Biotin and why you need it, written by Dr. Jonny Bowden, Ph.D , I thought that this was perfect timing because of the shift in the season along with Halloween kicking of the holiday season of sweets, treats and feasting (AKA Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Years!)
Healthy Vitamin H: A Biotin Briefing for Healthy Hair, Skin, Nails & More
By Jonny Bowden PhD, CNS, (aka “The Nutrition Myth Buster”)
What is biotin and why do I need it?
Biotin, commonly referred to as Vitamin H or Vitamin B-7, is a complex B vitamin that assists your body in converting food to fuel by helping to break down protein and fat. Apart from its crucial role in energy consumption, biotin is vital for healthy hair, skin, and nails as well as the nervous system and liver. Biotin is a key nutrient for a healthy pregnancy and is found in many prenatal vitamins to support embryonic growth.
Biotin also plays in important role in:
€ Blood sugar regulation,
€ Maintaining healthy LDL cholesterol, and
€ Adrenal functionYour hair, skin, and nails are made of a very tough protein called keratin, which is a type of protein built from the cell reaction between enzymes and biotin. Beauty products containing biotin are becoming increasingly popular to nurture thinning hair, promote healthy skin, and maintain strong nails. Biotin may also be effective in repairing scarring and damage caused by acne.
How can I recognize a biotin deficiency?
While naturally occurring within your body, biotin is water-soluble, meaning the body is unable to store it. Bacteria found in your intestine produces biotin, but there is little evidence about how much of that biotin your body can absorb. There is some evidence that a long-term use of antibiotics or eating raw egg whites can cause biotin deficiency.
Biotin deficiency is rare, but presents itself in the form of dry skin, brittle hair and nails, hair loss, issues within the nervous system, fatigue, and digestion problems.
How can I get more biotin?
A healthy diet can supply a daily serving of biotin. Foods like almonds, mushrooms, eggs, salmon, sweet potatoes, and spinach all contain biotin in different measures.
However, many people struggle to consume the recommended amount every day.
This is where falling back on a supplement or multivitamin containing biotin and other antioxidants becomes efficient and convenient.
I really like Vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin, and Nails– it¹s a delicious gummy multivitamin that contains 5000 mcg Biotin and powerful antioxidants Vitamin C & E essential for the body¹s production of collagen (a protein that works hand-in-hand with biotin). It also contains zinc, a mineral that plays a crucial role in healthy skin cell division and reproduction, and folic acid which works to generate new cells and tissues in the body,
Taking a supplement daily for at least 3 months is recommended to have an effective response in visibly healthier hair, skin, and nails.
Bio for Dr. Jonny Bowden
Dr. Jonny Bowden, also known as The Nutrition Myth Buster, is a nationally known expert on weight loss and health, and has been seen on Dr. Oz, the Doctors, and every major television network. He is the best-selling author of 15 books, including his latest book,
The 150 Healthiest Foods on Earth,
Smart Fat: Eat More Fat Lose More Weight Get Healthy Now
Thanks to Dr. Jonny Bowden for this insight on how important vitamins and minerals are in our diet- particularly Biotin which has broader health effects that most people know!
You can find out more information on Dr. Bowden on his website:http://jonnybowden.com/
Stevie Wilson,
LA-Story.com
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