Biotin and its uses
Vitamins like biotin are safe and available easily. Over dosage of this supplement have no adverse effects. Deficiency of this supplement can cause anemia, depression, weight loss, high blog sugar, hair loss, loss of appetite and insomnia. In infants a condition called seborrhea dermatitis occurs due to deficiency of biotin which causes scaly scalp, a dry condition.
Biotin is found in:
- brewer’s yeast,
- liver,
- cooked egg yolks, fish,
- butter,
- cheese and milk,
- nuts,
- green peas,
- lentils,
- soybeans,
- sunflower seeds,
- corn,
- fortified cereals,
- cauliflower,
- meat and milk,
- Poultry, saltwater fish.
However the most important thing you can do is to consult the doctor before giving you infant any kind of supplement.
