Vitamin preparation "Biotin" (or vitamin B7 and vitamin H) is a remedy that is designed to compensate for the lack of vitamins from group B in the body. A course of vitamin intake can significantly improve the condition of hair and nails.
Composition of "Biotin" and release form
Vitamin preparation "Biotin" is produced in the form of oblong capsules, as well as tablets coated with a soluble coating. Each capsule contains the active ingredient biotin in the amount of five mg.
Less commonly used "Biotin" in ampoules. This form of release is typical for mesotherapy in salons, as well as home rubbing the contents of the ampoules into the scalp.
This vitamin is also included in some other medicines and dietary supplements. For example, MedoBiotin, Deakura, Laminarin, Discovery, Volvit, Glucosil, Hepaton, Lady's Formula, Neurostabil.
Pharmacological properties
Before talking about what Biotin is for,it is necessary to consider the pharmacological properties of this substance. What are they?
Active ingredient biotin (vitamin B or H) is a water-soluble vitamin from group B. This substance is involved in lipid metabolism, deamination of proteins and carbohydrates, carboxylation and decarboxylation. It also belongs to the category of elements, the presence of which is mandatory in the process of cell differentiation, as well as for processes in the neurotrophic sphere. In addition, biotin has a significant effect on the body's metabolism.
- Normalizes the amount of sugar in the blood by interacting with the substance insulin. This is extremely important for people with diabetes.
- Promotes proper protein absorption by participating in fat burning, as well as the decomposition of acids (fatty).
- Takes part in the synthesis of hemoglobin.
- Has a positive effect on the functioning of the stomach and intestines, and also normalizes the central nervous system.
- Controls fat metabolism in skin and hair cells.
- Contributes to a strong slowdown in the process of hair loss, if it is not associated with hormonal disruptions.
- Has a positive effect on the hair structure, prevents hair breakage and improves hair growth, and prevents splitting of nails.
A lack of biotin in the body, according to reviews, can cause insomnia, depression, loss of appetite, increased blood cholesterol levels, seborrheic dermatitis, nausea, hair loss, anemia, muscle pain, inflammation of the membranesmucous membranes, pale skin.
Vitamin preparation is often used in the event of violations of the structure and growth of hair. Patients taking this vitamin, in most cases, speak positively about it. Reviews of "Biotin" indicate that a two-week course helps stop intense hair loss, and also makes them more lush, thick and shiny. Also "Biotin" has a beneficial effect on the skin and its condition.
Indications for use
In the instructions for the use of "Biotin" it is indicated that it should be taken as a prophylactic and therapeutic agent for the following conditions:
- Lack of vitamin B7 production due to inadequate and poor-quality nutrition, excessive alcohol consumption, dysbacteriosis, long-term use of anticonvulsant drugs and antibiotics.
- Problems with nails: changes in the structure of the nail plate, impaired nail growth.
- Skin diseases: dermatitis, failures in the process of keratinization of the skin, disorders in the sebaceous glands.
- Diseases related to hair: seborrhea, alopecia, graying, dandruff.
- Problems in the psycho-emotional sphere: apathy, depression, rapid onset of loss of strength and fatigue.
- Syndrome of poor absorption of nutrients.
- Hereditary pathologies caused by vitamin deficiency in the body.
- Diseases related to the digestive system.
- The emergence of chronicapathy and fatigue, loss of appetite, muscle weakness (as part of a comprehensive treatment).
Vitamins "Biotin" for hair are prescribed to prevent hair loss, as well as to eliminate dryness, brittleness and high fat content. In addition, the vitamin complex is recommended by doctors to normalize blood sugar levels.
Method of application and dosage
According to the instructions for use, "Biotin" should be taken daily before meals, one capsule (tablet), washed down with a small amount of warm water.
The daily average dose for therapeutic purposes is five mg, including for hair. In case of diagnosing the syndrome of poor absorption of nutrients, it is recommended to increase the dosage to ten mg.
If the appointment of a vitamin preparation is associated with a hereditary metabolic disease, which is accompanied by a lack of biotinidase, the dosage can also be increased to fifteen mg. If the treatment is associated with multiple carboxylase deficiency, the dosage is increased to twenty mg.
The course of treatment is prescribed for one month. As a preventive measure, you can use the fifty-twenty-fifty option, that is, stretch the course for fifty days, take a break for three weeks, then drink another fifty-day course.
You can also use the vitamin preparation "Biotin" in ampoules for making masks and adding to shampoo. You can make two types of masks: honey and egg-cognac.
To prepare a honey mask, you will need one teaspoon of butter (butter), one teaspoon of clay (cosmetic), the same amount of honey and lemon juice. Add an ampoule of a vitamin preparation and an egg yolk to this mixture. Mix everything thoroughly and apply on hair for twenty minutes. After you need to wash your hair with shampoo in warm water.
To prepare an egg-cognac mask, you need to take one egg yolk, two tablespoons of vodka or cognac and two tablespoons of unrefined vegetable oil. Add the contents of one ampoule of "Biotin" there and mix everything thoroughly. Apply the mixture to the hair for ten to fifteen minutes, then rinse with warm water.
Contraindications
Due to the peculiarities of the Biotin action, it is strictly forbidden to take it in the following cases:
- During pregnancy.
- During breastfeeding.
- If diagnosed with vitamin H intolerance.
- Under the age of fourteen.
Side effects
In most cases, the vitamin preparation does not cause side effects. Exceptions are several cases when certain properties of "Biotin" can cause a negative reaction of the body due to its individual intolerance. Among them:
- skin rashes;
- edema of the mucous membrane of the larynx;
- urticaria;
- chest pains.
Vacation and storage
Due to the absence in most cases of negativereactions of the body to a vitamin preparation, it is released in pharmacies without a prescription.
Store Biotin vitamins in a warm, dry place. Storage temperature should not exceed twenty-five degrees.
Children's access to the vitamin preparation should be restricted.
Drug Interactions
Medical reviews of "Biotin" indicate that some substances do not interact well with vitamin B7. For example:
- When taking vitamin B5, pantothenic acid, the effectiveness of vitamin B7 is reduced. In this regard, the drugs must be taken at different times of the day.
- Alcohol (ethyl) reduces the absorption of biotin by the body. Therefore, during the course of treatment with a vitamin preparation, it is necessary to abandon the use of alcoholic beverages.
- Zinc enhances the action of vitamin H, which increases the effect of the vitamin on the growth of skin appendages.
- The use of anticonvulsants reduces blood levels of vitamin B7.
- Medications containing valproic acid inhibit the activity of the biotinidase enzyme. In this regard, the absorption of vitamin H is impaired and bioavailability is reduced.
- Avidin (a substance found in raw egg white) reduces the absorption of the vitamin preparation. Therefore, during the course of taking the drug, raw eggs are not recommended.
Additional information
A feature of the vitamin preparation "Biotin" is the absence of recorded casesoverdose of vitamin B7. This is because excess water-soluble vitamin is excreted in the urine.
Because this rapidly excreted vitamin is not stored in the body, you need to know which foods contain biotin:
- rice, oatmeal, wheat groats;
- beef, pork (meat and liver);
- chicken;
- eggs;
- fish - salmon, flounder, sardines;
- apples, bananas;
- chocolate;
- nuts;
- tomatoes;
- champignons
- cauliflower.
Analogues
Biotin analogues include the following drugs:
- "Deakura".
- Wolvit.
- "Medobiotin".
- "Imedin".
- "Femicode".
- "Perfect".
- "Vitrum Beauty".
- "Alerana".
- "Selenzin".
It must be remembered that before replacing the drug with an alternative one, it is recommended to consult a specialist.
Positive feedback
There are a lot of both positive and negative reviews about the vitamin preparation "Biotin". "Biotin" is very helpful for people who are really diagnosed with a lack of vitamin B7, as a result of which the nails exfoliate and hair fall out.
A lot of feedback on the real results after the course intake. After two weeks, in women suffering from severe hair loss, as well as serious problems with nails, a strong effect was noticeable.- hair began to fall out much less. After completing the course for a hundred days, the condition of the nails became much better, and the hair stopped falling out completely.
Other patients reported a quick effect, especially on the nails. Hair also began to fall out less during washing and combing. But on the body began to grow more actively. Also among patients there are positive reviews regarding peroxide-scorched hair. A course of taking a vitamin preparation helped to improve their growth and significantly strengthen nails.
There are a lot of positive reviews about taking the vitamin preparation itself. The absence of foreign odors and the small size of the tablets makes it easy to take vitamins. After a course of treatment, some women noted an improvement in the condition of the skin - it became smooth and clean. At the same time, the nails did not strengthen and continued to exfoliate, but they began to repel the varnish. Dry hair looks more vibrant, but still has split ends.
Negative reviews
Reviews of doctors in most cases are skeptical. Firstly, doctors say that cosmetic products for hair loss do not help. If a person is concerned about this problem, you should first calculate the approximate number of hairs that have fallen out. If this number exceeds five hundred, it is necessary to contact a trichologist, if less - to a gynecologist or gastroenterologist. Most often, the problem of prolapse is associated with a malfunction of hormones or problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
When a dropout problem is detectedhair should be consulted with a specialist so that the doctor determines which drug to take. Some people who have taken Biotin without actually having a B vitamin deficiency have experienced side effects in the form of pimples under the skin.
Vitamin preparation "Biotin" contains vitamin B7, which is very important for the human body. Therefore, when it is deficient, this medicine is extremely useful. The main thing is to confirm that the body really lacks this substance. Otherwise, you may get unwanted side effects that will be more severe.
