An essential coenzyme that assists in the making of fatty acids and in the burning of carbohydrates and fats for body heat and energy. It is also essential for function of red blood cells and hemoglobin synthesis.

	Alfalfa As A Treatment "...Powdered Alfalfa contains vitamins A, B-1, B-6, B-12, C, E, & K-1, niacin, pantothenic acid, biotin, folic acid and many essential and nonessential amino acids..." Biotin As A Treatment "...Although it is not a B-vitamin, Biotin is very much a part of the B-Complex family and interacts synergistically with them..." Biotin Requirement The Condition "The main role of biotin in the body is to assist in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fats..." Our Question about egg yolk consumption "Whether cooked or raw, egg yolk is so high in biotin that it overcomes the binding effect of avidin that results from consuming raw egg whites..." Metabolic Diet Type The Condition "...Nutrients to De-emphasize: Potassium, Magnesium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Silicone, Boron, Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6, C, D, Paba, biotin, and Folic acid..." Probiotics As A Treatment "...Produce vitamins, including niacin, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6..." Sulfur Requirement The Condition "...Vitamin B1, biotin, and pantothenic acid also contain small amounts of sulfur..." Vitamin B3 Requirement The Condition "...The conversion of tryptophan to niacin requires the presence of other nutrients, such as thiamin, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), biotin, vitamin C and iron..." Vitamin B-Complex As A Treatment "...B-vitamins are part of a family that includes thiamin (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), pyridoxine (B6), biotin (B7), folic acid (B9) and cobalamin (B12)..." Vitamin B-Complex Requirement The Condition "...The eight vitamins are thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamine (B12), folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin..." Yeast / Candida Infection Relationship to Megaloblastic Anemia / Pernicious Anemia "Vitamin B12, B6, biotin and folate help maintain candida in its non-invasive form..."

Last updated: May 10, 2007