Benefits of biotin
Hair growth – biotin is associated with healthy hair growth. Hair loss can be contributed with a biotin deficiency.
Weight loss – biotin is vital for breaking down fatty acids and glucose and can assist in weight loss.
Lowering cholesterol – biotin regulates cholesterol levels in the body.
Cognitive function – biotin is critically involved in the synthesis of myelin, which is a substance that coats and protects the components of your nervous system. Multiple sclerosis is a condition that destroys the myelin sheaths around your neurons, which leads to nervous system breakdown and severe pain. One study found that biotin administration improved symptoms in 90% of patients with multiple sclerosis.
Anxiety – the right balance of biotin helps soothe anxiety.
Blood pressure – biotin is claimed to regulate blood pressure.
Depression – a chronic deficiency of biotin can be associated with depression.
Aids digestion – the intake of biotin facilitates the digestion of food.
Diabetes – biotin helps to regulate blood sugar levels.
Fertility – adequate levels of biotin boosts fertility.
Prevents grey hair – biotin protects the natural hair pigment and prevents premature greying.
Heart health – the lowering of blood pressure and the reduction of cholesterol levels caused by an increase of biotin are vital for the optimum functioning of the heart. The reduction of triglycerides in the body prevent heart disease.
Joint pain – biotin reduces inflammation in the joints reducing joint pain.
Menstrual cycle – regulates the menstrual cycle.
Nail growth – the stimulation of protein from the increase of biotin is vital for nail growth and can prevent splitting.
Pregnancy – biotin levels can drop in pregnancy. Adequate biotin levels can reduce and prevent birth defects. It can also reduce the risk of miscarriage and premature birth.
Vitiligo – Vitiligo is an autoimmune disorder, and, in some cases, it can be caused by nutrition deficiency such as deficiency of the B complex vitamin like biotin.
Wound healing – biotin accelerates the wound healing process.
Indications for treatment
Side effects of too much biotin
Treatment
When offering vitamin injections to clients, it is important to remember that we are not treating medical conditions. Treatment should only be offered as a boost to improve physical condition such as hair, skin, nails or energy. Biotin injections are a great add -on service to PRP or Carboxy hair restoration or alongside anti-ageing skin treatments.