About Biotin

Functions

  • Involved in production of the nucleic acids that make up the DNA of geneses
  • Conversion of fats and carbohydrates into fatty acids and glucose,
  • Breakdown of protein into amino acids, all require biotin.

Adequate Intakes (Female in 20's, healty, non-pregnant)

30 μg/day

 

Selected foods on the list are high or realtively high in Biotin

Onion

Chicken and chicken liver

Beef liver

Blue cheese

Eggs

Peanuts

Salmon

Sardine

Soybeans

Yogurt

Banana

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