Vitamin B7: Biotin
Benefits: 1. BIOTIN IS USED FOR CONVERTING FOOD INTO ENERGY.
How it Works: Biotin is necessary for a lot of process that convert, break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates into energy for the body. Biotin is sometimes called Vitamin H.
Sources: Good Sources of biotin are: liver, oatmeal, eggs, peanut butter, milk, salmon, clams, and bananas.
Recommendations: Because deficiency would be really rare, there are no DRIs for Biotin. The recommended intake is as follows. Infants up to 6 months should have at least 5 mcg/day. Infants from 6 months to 1 year should have 6 mcg/day. Children 1-3 years old should have 8 mcg/day. Children 4-8 should have 12 mcg/day. Children 9-13 should have 20mcg/day. Males 14-18 should have 25 mcg/day. Males 19 and older should have 30 mcg/day. Females 14-18 should have 25 mcg/day. Females over 19 should have 30 mcg/day. Pregant females should have 30 mcg/day. Finally, nursing females should have 35 mcg/day.
Dr. Eric Nepomnaschy
Bay Chiropractic and Rehab
2116 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 208
Santa Monica, California 90403
phone: 310-993-8482
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