VITAMIN B7

(BIOTIN)

Recommended Daily Value

• 30 mcg

 

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Function

• Supports skin health,

• Helps the body convert food into energy

 

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Deficiency Symptoms

• Dry, scaly skin,

• Hair loss,

• Brittle nails

 

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Top Foods (per 100g serving)

• Liver (30 mcg),

• Salmon (5.9 mcg),

• Eggs (2.3 mcg),

• Avocado (2 mcg),

• Sweet Potato (1.5 mcg)

 

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Toxicity to Humans

No toxicity levels have been established

 

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Promoters

• Multivitamins,

• Whole Grains,

• Nuts,

• Legumes

 

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Adversaries

• Anticonvulsants,

• Antibiotics,

• Alcohol

 

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