BIOTIN
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BIOTIN ︙
Biotin, also known as B7, is a water-soluble vitamin that can be found in various foods like eggs, milk and bananas. It plays a crucial role in cell growth, carbohydrate metabolism and fatty acid synthesis, playing a key role in supporting overall health.
Biotin is involved in metabolic processes related to the utilisation of fats, carbohydrates, and amino acids, while also influencing cell growth and blood sugar levels. People often take biotin supplements for hair loss, brittle nails, and nerve damage.
Additionally, biotin is believed to have anti-inflammatory effects, improve cognitive function, raise HDL (good) cholesterol and lower LDL (bad) cholesterol and is beneficial for overall health.
What to expect at your appointment
A full consultation will take place including medical history. Concerns and expectations will be discussed and which vitamin boost is likely to best suit you. Questions can be answered and you will meet a doctor who will discuss your current medical requirements, and, if happy, consent and prescribe the relevant medication.
The treatment is then administered by Kate in the relaxing space where you will be encouraged to relax on the therapy couch. The treatment is quick and fairly painless, feeling much like a flu vaccination in the upper arm. You will be welcome to sit in the waiting area afterwards, however, you should be fine to leave and resume normal activities straight away.
Benefits of Biotin
Biotin IM injections are beneficial for conditions like skin rashes, brittle nails, thinning hair, diabetes, and nerve pain, particularly in cases of acute deficiency.
While oral biotin supplements are commonly used to promote hair growth and strengthen nails, injections are more effective when immediate results are desired.
Injections allow for maximum absorption of the vitamin directly into the body, bypassing the digestive system’s metabolic processes that can affect the bioavailability of oral supplements.
FAQs
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Biotin deficiency is rare but can cause issues such as hair loss, skin problems, and neurological symptoms. Although it’s uncommon to have low biotin levels since only a small amount is needed for proper function, it is still possible. Unlike other vitamin deficiencies, there isn’t a reliable lab test for detecting low biotin levels, so it’s best identified through symptoms.
These symptoms may include thinning hair, red/scaly rash around the nose, eyes, and mouth, depression, fatigue, hallucinations and tingling sensations in the arms and legs.
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Biotin is found in many foods. Some of the best sources are meats, eggs, fish, nuts and some vegetables (one of the best are sweet potatoes). Some food processing techniques can however reduce the amount of biotin in foods.m description
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There is no evidence that Biotin is toxic at high intakes.
Theoretically Biotin can interfere with some blood test results creating false readings.
Biotin may interact with a small number of medications. At HGRevive we will be able to advise you and provide the medical assessment necessary to ensure therapies are safe for you.
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Consultation and Biotin boost - £50