Biotin

Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin that helps the body break down fats, carbohydrates, and proteins. Biotin also plays an important role in metabolizing energy from food. Biotin promotes healthy skin, muscle tissue, hair and nails, and may help reduce blood sugar levels. Biotin occurs naturally in the digestive tract; alcoholism, long term use of antibiotics, inflammatory bowel disease, or other stomach disorders may lead to deficiency and warrant Biotin supplementation. Pregnancy and use of some anti-epileptic drugs can reduce Biotin levels, so Biotin supplements may be indicated for these conditions.