Vitamin B8
Nutrition, Vitamin
Vitamin B8 plays an important role in the processing of carbohydrates and proteins and the production of fatty acids. It contributes to the energy supply. Vitamin B8 is also important for a properly functioning nervous system, for healthy hair and a healthy skin. Vitamin B8 is part of the vitamin B complex.
Source
Vitamin B8 is found in many different foods, including eggs, milk, soy products, nuts and peanuts. In addition, bacteria in the large intestine are capable of producing vitamin B8.
Effect
- Necessary to release energy from the diet, plays a role in the development and breakdown of carbohydrates and proteins and supports fat metabolism.
- Plays a role in the mucosa and maintaining a healthy skin.
- Good for hair: it keeps the hair strong and shiny and contributes to normal hair growth.
- Good for memory, concentration, learning performance and state of mind.
- Supports energy levels.
- Plays a role in the nervous system.
Shortage
A shortage of vitamin B8 is rare, because this vitamin is present in a large number of foodstuffs. If there is a shortage anyway, symptoms occur such as skin defects, tongue infection, poor appetite, fatigue, muscle pain, anemia and depression.
Overdose
There are no known adverse effects of a high intake of vitamin B8. Who receives more vitamin B8 than he or she needs, pees out the surplus.
Considerations
- Vitamin B8 is sensitive to light, but not to heat and oxidation.
- This vitamin is present in the liver, kidneys, adrenal glands and brains.
Facts
- Vitamin B8 was discovered in 1936 by the German researchers Fritz Kögl and Benno Tönnis.
- The term ‘biotin’ is derived from the Greek word bios (life).
Synonyms
Biotin, Vitamin B7, Vitamin H
See also
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