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Essential vitamin for the health of hair, skin, and nails.

  • Biotin supplement (also called vitamin B7 or vitamin H).
  • Biotin is necessary for cell growth and the production of cellular energy.
  • Helps strengthen the hair, preventing it from falling out and stimulating its regrowth.
  • Promotes healthy, beautiful, radiant skin.
  • Improves the strength and general appearance of the nails.
  • Supports nutrient absorption and healthy nervous system function.
  • A "beauty vitamin" with deep-acting effects backed up by multiple scientific studies.
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Biotin

Biotin is a high-quality dietary supplement designed to improve the health and appearance of hair, skin, and nails. It primarily contains biotin, a natural substance essential for cell growth and metabolism of carbohydrates and amino acids, delivered in vegetarian capsules. Boost your intake of vitamin B7 to compensate for any deficiencies and enhance your assets. You will be rewarded with benefits such as stronger, silkier hair; a clearer, more radiant complexion; and tougher, smoother nails.

What Exactly is Biotin or Vitamin B7?

Biotin is essential for all living species

Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin also known as vitamin B7, vitamin H, and coenzyme R (or vitamin B8 in French-speaking countries). Relatively unknown by the general public, this coenzyme nevertheless plays a number of important roles in the body:

  • It is necessary for cell growth.
  • It is essential for the metabolism of proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates.
  • It participates in the production of energy in the Krebs cycle (the fundamental process whereby cells draw on glucose for energy).
  • It supports the renewal of hair, skin, and nail cells.
  • It is involved in nervous system function.
  • It promotes the production of vitamins B9 and B12 (folic acid and cobalamin), which also contribute to cell renewal (1) (2) (3).

Vitamin B7 is present in all living species. It has certain properties which have given it the moniker the "beauty vitamin."

How are the body’s needs for biotin fulfilled?

Biotin can be directly synthesized in the body by certain gut bacteria.

But to fully satisfy our biotin requirements, we need to obtain additional vitamin B7 from the diet. Good sources include chicken liver, calves’ liver, beef kidneys, egg yolks, soybean sprouts, sweet potatoes, brewer’s yeast, royal jelly, etc.

However, the body is only able to store limited amounts of biotin which are rapidly exhausted, hence the advantage of taking biotin supplements specially developed to ensure a regular, adequate intake of vitamin B7.

What Benefits are Offered by the Dietary Supplement Biotin?

It makes hair stronger and shinier and combats alopecia

The supplement Biotin is first and foremost a valuable aid in remedying many hair problems: thinning hair, split ends, coarse texture, dull color, etc. By compensating for a lack of vitamin B7, Biotin helps make hair stronger, less brittle, softer, and shinier. It has a direct effect on hair growth by nourishing and stimulating follicles (4).

Have you noticed that you are losing more hair than before, that your scalp is increasingly visible? Of course, hair loss not only affects men (particularly at the frontal hairline and on the crown or 'vertex') but women as well (where it is generally more diffuse and spread out). Biotin offers an excellent way of obstructing rampant alopecia of this kind. By restoring optimal levels of vitamin B7, both men and women will notice a deceleration in hair loss and a stimulation in regrowth (5).

It gives you healthy, soft, radiant skin, with no redness or acne

Biotin is also known to play a positive role in numerous problems of the skin and mucous membranes (6) (7). As noted in this 2019 Italian study, "the use of biotin is justified in the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis, because the vitamin intercepts the main metabolic pathways underlying the disease’s pathogenesis" (8). Biotin actually plays an active role in regulating the sebaceous glands, which sometimes produce excessive levels of sebum.

This same study also highlighted biotin's positive effect on comedonal acne and various problems of skin desquamation (flaking). Another study conducted by American scientists reported similar findings: "deficiency of biotin causes alopecia and a characteristic scaly, erythematous dermatitis distributed around body orifices" (9). Vitamin B7 is also often used in the treatment of erythema (patches of red, raised skin).

Thus the supplement Biotin combats multiple skin problems and will help give you clearer, healthier, and more radiant skin. There is also a problem that simultaneously affects both the hair and the skin: we know that a lack of vitamin B7 can cause seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp, which often results in intense itching. But repeatedly scratching the scalp can damage hair follicles and seriously impair the condition of your hair (10). Supplementing with biotin will help remedy the source of the problem, relieving the dermatitis that causes the itching and hair loss.

It makes your nails smoother and less brittle

The hair is not the only element of the 'integumentary system' to benefit from biotin. The integument corresponds to all biological tissues formed extensively of keratin (a natural, fibrous protein) which interact with the external environment. In humans, these include the hair, facial hair and nails, etc.

Vitamin B7 has been shown to be particularly effective at strengthening weak, brittle nails. Several scientific studies have noted that supplementing with vitamin B7 helps make nails stronger and thicker. According to a 2018 study conducted by a New York Department of Dermatology: "clinical trials have shown an improvement in firmness, hardness, and thickness of brittle nails with oral biotin supplementation" (11) (12) (13) (14) (15).

Excess and Lack of Vitamin B7

It is impossible to have too much biotin

It is important to note that taking this supplement cannot result in excessive biotin levels. Being a water-soluble vitamin, any surplus biotin is directly eliminated via urine. The dose delivered by Biotin has been carefully calculated to meet your daily needs.

A lack of biotin, on the other hand, can have serious consequences. It can give rise to a series of health problems, often producing a rapid onset of troublesome symptoms.

Brittle hair and nails, conjunctivitis, mental health problems...

A deficiency in vitamin B7 can be at the root of all sorts of problems:

  • Brittle hair and hair loss;
  • Skin disorders (oily skin, acne, dermatitis, intertrigo) and a dull, tired, complexion;
  • Inflammation of the mucous membranes, sometimes accompanied by fungal infections such as candidiasis;
  • Weak, soft, and cracked nails;
  • Muscle cramps, nerve damage, and conjunctivitis;
  • Episodes of drowsiness, mood disorders, panic attacks, nausea, and even hallucinations;
  • Mental function disorders, decline in mental performance, and irreversible damage to the central nervous system;
  • Premature death from metabolic acidosis;
  • Fœtal growth delay when a pregnant woman becomes deficient (16) (17) (18) (19) (20) (21) (22).

What are the potential causes of biotin deficiency?

A lack of this vitamin can be brought on by various factors:

  • Impaired absorption;
  • Excessive alcohol consumption, which inhibits uptake of vitamin B7;
  • Excessive consumption of egg white without the yolk (egg white, especially when raw, contains avidin, a protein that prevents biotin absorption – this is even referred to as egg white injury, sometimes seen in bodybuilders who become deficient after eating too many egg whites);
  • Chronic intestinal problems, as harmful bacteria in the microbiota disrupt production of vitamin B7;
  • Certain genetic abnormalities that cause a deficit in biotinidase, an enzyme responsible for recycling biotin (a mutation potentially responsible for ataxia, mental delay, etc.);
  • Epilepsy treatments;
  • Or simply inadequate dietary intake (due to special diets, anorexia, parenteral nutrition, dietary habits, etc.) (23) (24) (25) (26).

Which Supplements can be Combined with Biotin?

Are you keen to look after the inside, as well as the outside, of your body? To boast a thick head of hair, a radiant complexion, and perfect nails? SuperSmart offers a wide range of products available to buy that work synergistically with Biotin, to boost and embellish your precious beauty assets:

  • If your main concern is preventing hair loss, you should definitely opt for Keranat™. This excellent formulation based on plant extracts has been specially developed to help restrict hair loss and optimize regrowth.
  • The supplement Hair & Nails Formula, contains an exceptionally high-quality form of solubilized keratin. This formulation will help give you stronger, shinier hair and nails.
  • And for your skin, there is Skin Ceramides a benchmark product for fighting skin aging and dryness. Rich in natural ceramides (components of the hydrolipid barrier), this supplement will help hydrate your skin, maintain its suppleness, and restore its radiance. Combine this product with Biotin for optimal skin protection.

Buy Biotin capsules for a healthy hair, nails, and skin.

These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Composition
Daily dose: 1 capsule
Number of doses per pack: 120

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Biotin 10 mg
Other ingredient: acacia gum.
Directions for use

Adults: Take 1 capsule a day.

Precautions: do not exceed the recommended daily dose. This product is a nutritional supplement and should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or a healthy lifestyle. Do not leave within the reach of young children. Keep away from light, heat, and humidity. As with any nutritional supplement, consult a health care practitioner before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you have a health problem.

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References
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  2. Zempleni J, Hassan YI, Wijeratne SS. Biotin and biotinidase deficiency. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2008;3(6):715–724.
  3. Seymons K, De Moor A, De Raeve H, Lambert J. Dermatologic signs of biotin deficiency leading to the diagnosis of multiple carboxylase deficiency. Pediatr Dermatol. 2004;21(3):231–235.
  4. Glynis A. A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy of an Oral Supplement in Women with Self-perceived Thinning Hair. J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2012;5(11):28–34.
  5. Hayashi A, Mikami Y, Miyamoto K, et al. Intestinal Dysbiosis and Biotin Deprivation Induce Alopecia through Overgrowth of Lactobacillus murinus in Mice. Cell Rep. 2017;20(7):1513–1524.
  6. Hayashi A, Mikami Y, Miyamoto K, et al. Intestinal Dysbiosis and Biotin Deprivation Induce Alopecia through Overgrowth of Lactobacillus murinus in Mice. Cell Rep. 2017 ;20(7):1513–1524.
  7. Seymons K, De Moor A, De Raeve H, Lambert J. Dermatologic signs of biotin deficiency leading to the diagnosis of multiple carboxylase deficiency. Pediatr Dermatol. 2004;21(3):231–235.
  8. Piraccini BM, Berardesca E, Fabbrocini G, Micali G, Tosti A. Biotin: overview of the treatment of diseases of cutaneous appendages and of hyperseborrhea. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2019;154(5):557–566.
  9. Mock DM. Skin manifestations of biotin deficiency. Semin Dermatol. 1991;10(4):296–302.
  10. Piraccini BM, Berardesca E, Fabbrocini G, Micali G, Tosti A. Biotin: overview of the treatment of diseases of cutaneous appendages and of hyperseborrhea. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2019;154(5):557–566.
  11. Lipner SR, Scher RK. Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?. J Dermatolog Treat. 2018;29(4):411–414.
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  13. Colombo VE, Gerber F, Bronhofer M, Floersheim GL. Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy. J Am Acad Dermatol. 1990;23(6 Pt 1):1127–1132.
  14. Floersheim GL. Behandlung brüchiger Fingernägel mit Biotin [Treatment of brittle fingernails with biotin]. Z Hautkr. 1989;64(1):41–48.
  15. Cashman MW, Sloan SB. Nutrition and nail disease. Clin Dermatol. 2010;28(4):420–425.
  16. DiBaise M, Tarleton SM. Hair, Nails, and Skin: Differentiating Cutaneous Manifestations of Micronutrient Deficiency. Nutr Clin Pract. 2019;34(4):490–503.
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  18. Ogawa Y, Kinoshita M, Shimada S, Kawamura T. Zinc and Skin Disorders. Nutrients. 2018;10(2):199. Published 2018 Feb 11.
  19. Bistas KG, Tadi P. Biotin. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2020.
  20. Benke PJ, Duchowny M, McKnight D. Biotin and Acetazolam. for Treatment of an Unusual Child With Autism Plus Lack of Nail and Hair Growth. Pediatr Neurol. 2018;79:61–64.
  21. Zempleni J, Hassan YI, Wijeratne SS. Biotin and biotinidase deficiency. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2008;3(6):715–724.
  22. Seymons K, De Moor A, De Raeve H, Lambert J. Dermatologic signs of biotin deficiency leading to the diagnosis of multiple carboxylase deficiency. Pediatr Dermatol. 2004;21(3):231–235.
  23. Ghosal A, Jellbauer S, Kapadia R, Raffatellu M, Said HM. Salmonella infection inhibits intestinal biotin transport: cellular and molecular mechanisms. Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2015;309(2):G123–G131.
  24. Hayakawa K, Katsumata N, Abe K, et al. Wide Range of Biotin (Vitamin H) Content in Foodstuffs and Powdered Milks as Assessed by High-performance Affinity Chromatography. Clin Pediatr Endocrinol. 2009 ;18(1):41–49.
  25. Zempleni J, Hassan YI, Wijeratne SS. Biotin and biotinidase deficiency. Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2008;3(6):715–724.
  26. DiBaise M, Tarleton SM. Hair, Nails, and Skin: Differentiating Cutaneous Manifestations of Micronutrient Deficiency. Nutr Clin Pract. 2019;34(4):490–503.

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