Biotin

<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 height="100%"><tr> <td valign="top" rowspan="2" width=210 BGCOLOR="#99CC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6818dfc3.jpg"> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=125 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6828dfe1esnpes.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFCC" FACE="Arial" ><B>WILLOWBROOK</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#336699" FACE="Times New Roman" ><B>   | </B></FONT><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="WILLOWBROOK"><U><B>Home</B></U></A><B>    </B><A HREF="id445.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supplements"><U><B>Supplements</B></U></A><B>  </B><B> </B><B> </B><A HREF="id439.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Health and Nutrition"><U><B>Health-Nutrition</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id445.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supplements"><U>Supplements</U></A>   |   <B>Biotin</B>   |   <A HREF="id498.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Folic Acid"><U>Folic Acid</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id499.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="PABA"><U>PABA</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id500.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pantothenic Acid"><U>Pantothenic Acid</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id501.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vitamin B 6"><U>Vitamin B 6</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id502.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE=" Vitamin B 12"><U> Vitamin B 12</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id503.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vitamin C"><U>Vitamin C</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id504.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vitamin D"><U>Vitamin D</U></A>   |   <A HREF="id505.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Vitamin E"><U>Vitamin E</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>   </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" height=355 colspan=2 BGCOLOR="#CCCC99" TEXT="#080000" bgproperties="fixed" background="6828dfc3.jpg"> <div> <I>Biotin</I></div> <div> Biotin, sometimes called coenzyme R or vitamin H, is one of the more recently discovered B-complex vitamins. </div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="514" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="508"><div> <B>How Biotin can help</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="507"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Aids in cell growth</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and protein</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER><NOBR><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Helps in the utilization of B-complex vitamins</B></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="507"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Promotes healthy hair and skin</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 20 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="20" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="507"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">May prevent hair loss in some men</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <B>Symptoms of deficiency may include</B></div> <div> Extreme exhaustion, drowsiness, hair loss, muscle pains, loss of appetite, grayish cast to the skin </div> <bR> <div> <B>Natural sources</B></div> <div> Whole grain foods, saltwater fish, milk, yeast, meat, poultry, soybeans, cooked eggs. Biotin is also produced in the intestine by friendly bacteria. </div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <TABLE BORDER="0" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="536" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="VOID" RULES="NONE" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER COLSPAN=2 HEIGHT= 20 WIDTH="530"><div> <B>Important</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 77 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="77" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Raw egg whites contain a substance that reduces the bodies ability to absorb Biotin. Therefore if you eat large quantities of these you may be at risk of becoming deficient. Cooked egg whites do not cause this problem.</B></div> </tD> </tR> <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 39 ><NOBR><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="39" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="0" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=CENTER WIDTH="529"><div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A long course of antibiotics can also reduce your bodies Biotin levels.</B></div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> <div> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="1" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="433" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=CENTER BGCOLOR=#FFFFFF HEIGHT= 115 WIDTH="423"><div> Disclaimer: The information presented is for information purposes only. It is based on scientific studies or traditional usage. Consult a health care professional before using supplements or making any changes in prescribed medications.</div> <div> Information and statements regarding dietary supplements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.</div> </tD> </tR> </TABLE></div> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>