The Ultimate Crash Course on Biotin (Vitamin B7)

The Ultimate Crash Course on Biotin (Vitamin B7)

What is Biotin?
Nicknames - Vitamin B7, Vitamin B8, Vitamin H
Water soluble B vitamin
Skin, hair, and nail vitamin

Biotin Absorption
Absorbed by cells of the small intestine
Pancreas helps this process with the enzyme - Biotinidase
**Inflammatory bowel disease and pancreatic inflammation could contribute to deficiency
Functions of Biotin
Aids in the break down of fats, carbs, and proteins for energy
Aids in building fats
Helps stabilize genetic integrity

What are the Symptoms Caused By Biotin Deficiency
Perioral dermatitis
Graying discoloration of the skin
Seborrheic dermatitis
Alopecia (Hair Loss)
Muscle Pain (Myalgia)
Brittle Nails
Nausea
Depression
Fatigue
Neuropathy (Hyperesthesia)

What Causes Biotin Deficiency?
Excessive raw egg white consumption
Alcohol
Achlorhydria
Pregnancy
Smoking
Parenteral Nutrition
Genetic inborn errors of metabolism
Medicines That Deplete Biotin
Ant-acids
Seizure medications
Anti-biotics (especially Sulfa)
Bariatric Surgery (Stomach Bypass)

Diseases That Have Benefited With Biotin Supplementation
Multiple Sclerosis
Diabetes

Foods Rich in Biotin
Egg
Liver
Mushroom
Spinach
Carrots
Apple
Tomato
Beef
Lettuce
Chicken

How Much Biotin is Safe to Take?
There is No Known Toxicity for Biotin.
5 mg daily for two years showed no toxic effects
Human daily requirement to prevent disease is estimated to be 30-100 mcg/day

References:
Int J Trichology. 2016 Apr-Jun; 8(2): 73–77.
Am J Physiol Gastrointest Liver Physiol. 2011 Mar;300(3):G494-501.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2004 Oct;80(4):932-5.
Am J Clin Nutr. 2002 Feb;75(2):295-9.
Pediatr Dermatol. 2004 May-Jun;21(3):231-5.
Expert Rev Endocrinol Metab. 2008 Nov 1; 3(6): 715–724.
Front Microbiol. 2019 Jul 2;10:1485.

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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This video is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. It is strictly intended for educational purposes only. Additionally, this information is not intended to replace the advice of your physician. Dr. Osborne is not a medical doctor. He does not treat or diagnose disease. He offers nutritional support to people seeking an alternative from traditional medicine. Dr. Osborne is licensed with the Pastoral Medical Association.
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[avamihalik]

I love how you remind people "that don't use anything as symptomatic control heal the core problem" and free yourself!

[marcusk]

20 years on PPI's and I have pretty much all these symptoms. Off the PPI's for 6 months since I started taking Benfotiamine. It fixed my reflux. Just ordered Biotin to see if it helps my mood skin and eyes.

[jackiemargaret]

Absolutely wonderful information Dr Osborne .... can't thank you enough for your contribution to" real "healing. Fron New Zealand.♡

[koolburn]

I was a very heavy drinker/alcoholic and noticed i was itching and developed a rash on the interior part of my eye brows, right below my forehead/above my nose area. RO nutrition pointed this area out and i started to supplement biotin. The rash lessened and my eyebrow hair area started to go back to normal even though i had kept drinking alcohol

[williamli]

Hello doc Osborne, am from Singapore, watching your video since few months ago. I am low carb high fat diet since mid 2022 with good results. The most difficult part which are my anxiety and depression also almost all gone by focusing on food sensitive, as well as taking sublingual vit B, DGL, slippery elm, pau d'arco, mood probiotic, and high dosage of vit K2 mk4 with high dosage d3.
Great to learn from your video about food sensitivity.

[stacyrosmanhappyholistiche]

Thank you Dr. Osborne! Much gratitude always.

[alanaatchison]

Thank you for all this important info! Tuning in from North Idaho USA

[billstmaxx]

Doxycycline is terrible. I took it over 10 years ago and its been a nightmare since.. mainly skin and feeling really off

[shannewton]

great crash course! i wish every doctor would absorb your material. SPECIAL REQUEST: would you please make a video on how to heal the lungs? for ex-smokers and smokers and those who live in areas with poor air quality (like asian cities, indian cities, etc). thank you!

[brianpulley]

Hello from the great state of NC....I'm glad I found your channel because I'm 51 and have suffered from idiopathic neuropathy in my feet for the past 4 years as well as very low energy and no motivation and I took nexum for over 20 years for GERD and I think that's got a lot to do with my health issues now.

[nancysmith-baker]

Thsnkyou for addressing alcohal .ill cut it out .

[RichardandJudy]

Thank you from NC for posting! Wonderful info. Good teacher! Judy

[SundayOlweny]

Hello Chombe watching from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

[jessicaday]

Tacoma, Washington. Thank you for the info!

[Donnywagner]

Donny from Orange County, California. Love you shows!

[janeklof]

Many thousand thanks for Dr. Osbornes highly interesting videos and useful information ! Greetings from Stockholm ( Sweden ) and Jan Eklöf.

[ReneMcLaren]

I'm looking for how biotin works. Why and how does it increase metabolism? Why and how does it help utilize food? WHy and how can it cause stomach cramps and dehydration? How does it break down and work. I can't find this information anywhere. Not even sure how it looks, or how it interacts in the body and why and what it activates.

Can anyone explain?

[Coolguyallthetimek]

Great video. However, I will say that caution should be used with not only b6, but also b9, and b12 which I am recovering from. I have slow COMT genes and it led to mania and weeks of insomnia!!

Even when I take, hydroxycobalamin and folinic acid, it releases histamine so I won’t be supplementing them again unless I test deficient.

However, I do take all of the other Bs daily and individually, which works great and doesn’t disrupt my sleep.

[madelinevandeven]

Was just diagnosed with severe Celiac.

[vickieturner]

I sprinkle non-fortified nutritional yeast on my salads and other foods, as opposed to pill supplements. The fortified nutritional yeast contains synthetic forms of vitamins, which we don't want. .