biotin
Biotin (vitamin H - part of the B complex group)
Although in aesthetic practice we are looking to supplement for overall health and well being reasons. Should you have a medical reason for supplementation then please visit your GP/ medical practitioner first. B vitamins have a role to convert food into energy. Deriving to the Greek word meaning life. Crucial nutrient to keep your skin, hair, eyes, liver and nervous system healthy. Although complete biotin deficiency is rare and we usually get enough from out diet, as part of well being and health improvement supplementation. Biotin helps the body heal itself. Aids in immune support, hair and nail issues.
Biotin appears in food groups e.g. eggs, organ related means (liver and kidney), nuts, cauliflower, bananas mushrooms. However, factors affect biotin absorption and the body and have low level of biotin (athletes, gastro disorders, genetic causes, medications, vegans/vegetarians, alcoholics, smoking).
Symptoms of biotin deficiency
- Skin / hair issues
- Brittle hair, thinning hair / patches
- Gastro surgery suggest people put additional biotin into the body
- Red patches on the skin
- Muscle pain, dry skin
Benefits
- Hair growth – helps with natural hair pigment
- Nail growth – stimulation of protein from the increase in biotin is vital for nail growth and can prevent splitting
- Weight loss – breaks down fatty acids in body
- Lowering cholesterol – Triglycerides in the body to prevent heart disease
- Cognitive function – helps with anxiety, mood and wellness
- Bowel – aids with digestion
- Heart Health – helps with optimum functioning of the heart
- Menstrual cycle - regulates the menstrual cycle
- Wound Healing -accelerates the wound healing process
For a loading dose: 1 injection every 2–3 days for a period of 2 weeks.
Maintenance treatment every 4–6 weeks