Biotin
Biotin is also known as vitamin B7 and vitamin H. The recommended dosage of this essential nutrient is 30-100 mcg/day for healthy hair. 2
Dietary Sources of Biotin
- Almonds 45
- American cheese 45
- Avocado 45
- Cheddar cheese 45
- Egg yolks 38
- Meat 37
- Mushrooms 45
- Pecans 45
- Salmon 45
- Soybeans 37
- Strawberries 45
- Sweet potatoes 45
- Walnuts 45
Physiological Effects and Benefits of Biotin
- Animal studies suggest biotin is necessary for the proliferation of hair follicle cells. 224
- Metabolizes fatty acids essential for hair health. 225
- Sulfur-bearing molecule. 225
- In a clinical study to see if biotin could effectively improve brittle nails, over 75% of the female participants who also were experiencing telogen effluvium reported improvement in their hair while taking 2.5 mg/day of biotin. 39
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Sulfur-based amino acid cystine is a major component of hair.