Biotin is a B vitamin that functions as a coenzyme in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and protein, and is water soluble.
Peanuts, oatmeal, mushrooms, organ meats, bananas, brewer’s yeast, soy, and egg yolk are excellent food sources of biotin. Biotin is also manufactured by bacteria in the intestines. However, it is unclear as to whether or not biotin created by intestinal bacteria is in a form or at a location that allows substantial absorption.
by the Harvard School of Public Health
It has been asked by millions of people “If you eat a healthy diet, do you need to take vitamins?” Not very long ago, the common answer from most experts and professionals would have been an emphatic "no". However, today there's quite a bit of evidence that taking a daily multivitamin makes good sense for most adults.
by the Mayoclinic Staff
Given the popularity and availability of “high potency” amino acids, antioxidants, enzymes and herbs, it might seem like dietary supplements could replace food as a source of the nutrients the body requires. However, this is not the case.
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