Biotin .. vitamin 'H'

1. Biotin
Introduction
 also known as vitamin H and co-enzyme K
 Water soluble vitamin
 Co enzyme in carboxylation reaction
 Its composed of a ureido ring fused with
tetrahydrothyophene ring
 Co-enzyme for carbooxylase enzyme
 Involve in synthesis of fatty acids
 Isoleucine,valine and gluconogenesis

2. Structure

3. Functions
 Necessary for cell growth
 Metabolism of fats and amino acids
 Help in maintaning a steady blood sugar
 Health products for hair and skin

4. Source
 Food with a relatively high biotin content
 Include;
 Peanuts
 Swiss chard
 Other green vegetables
 Raw egg yolk
 Available in supplements

6. Defeciency
 In born genetic errors (that effect activities of biotin related
enzyme)
Symptoms:
 Hair less (alopecia)
 Conjuctivitis
 Dermatitis
Neurological Symptoms:
 Depression
 Lethargy
 Hallacunation
 Numbness n tingling