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1. Complete Information on Biotinidase deficiency May 13, 2008 Biotinidase Deficiency (BIOT) is caused by the lack of an enzyme called biotinidase. This disorder is classified as a multiple carboxylase deficiency, a group of disorders characterized by impaired activity of certain enzymes that depend on biotin. The signs and symptoms of biotinidase deficiency typically appear within the first few months of life. Children with profound biotinidase deficiency, the more severe form of the condition. Infants with biotinidase deficiency appear normal at birth, but develop critical symptoms after the first weeks or months of life. Symptoms include hypotoni... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

2. Facts About Hair Loss And Nutrition May 12, 2008 There are many parts of your diet that may play a factor in hair loss. If you are losing your hair then the first thing you need to do is alter your diet so you can improve your hair and slow down the process of hair loss. Many of the things you should consider in your diet include biotin, magnesium, zinc, saw palmetto extract, nettle root, and muria puama. Many people are aware that hair loss is hereditary. So your head looks exactly like your fathers and your older brothers and your grandfathers. Hair loss may be inevitable for you because it runs in your family. However, you can s... (read more) Author: James Briggs

3. Vitamins: A Guide to the B Complex Vitamins April 25, 2008 There is a lot of discussion about the B complex vitamin and how it is essential for the body to perform a multitude of functions. However, the B complex vitamin is not simply one very complicated vitamin, as the name might suggest. There are actually eight B vitamins that are in the B complex vitamin as well as a few other related substances. The eight vitamins that make up the B complex vitamin are thiamine or vitamin B1, riboflavin or vitamin B2, niacin or vitamin B3, pyridoxine or vitamin B6, cobalamine or vitamin B12, folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin. The other related substances ... (read more) Author: Nicholas Tan

4. Essential Vitamins and Minerals to Save Your Hair April 21, 2008 There are certain vitamins and minerals that you can take to prevent hair loss. However, the flip side is that excessive in take of vitamins can lead to hair loss. Some of the vital vitamins for preventing hair loss are B Vitamins as these are rich sources of Biotin, Magnesium, Folic Acid, Inositol, Sulfur and Zinc. According to a research, intake of these vitamins in prescribed amounts will reduce thinning of hair. According to experts, a diet low in magnesium causes hair loss in patches. Similarly, diet low in biotin or Inositol results in total baldness. When you take essenti... (read more) Author: Bertil Hjert

5. Vitamin B complex: Benefits, Side Effects and Deficiency April 16, 2008 We all need vitamins and minerals to keep us healthy and strong. These are essential to our overall well being and the state of our mind and body. How Can This Vitamin Help Me? Vitamin B complex, is a combination of several water soluble vitamins. The B complex group is made up of of eight B vitamins namely, B1(thiamine), B2(riboflovin), B3(niacin), B6(pyridoxine), B12(cobalamine), folic acid, panthothenic acid and biotin. Each of these vitamins has a distinctive function to perform in the body. Vitamin B complex helps in the healthy functioning of the immune and nervous system. It h... (read more) Author: Dub Jackson

6. Health Benefits of Vitamin B Complex April 02, 2008 There are eight B vitamins in vitamin B complex as well as several related substances. The eight vitamins are thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pyridoxine (B6), cobalamine (B12), folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin. The other related substances include choline, inositol and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). Although each individual vitamin or related substance performs a different function in the body, they all work together to maintain good health and vitality. A well balanced diet should provide us with all the B vitamins we require, but because they are water soluble and... (read more) Author: Corwin Brown

7. Vitamin B Functions, Sources and Deficiencies February 11, 2008 Vitamin B refers to a group of 8 vitamins. They are vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid), vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), vitamin B7 (Biotin), vitamin B8 (myo-inositol), vitamin B9 (Folic acid) and vitamin B12 (Cobalamin). Vitamin B plays a significant role in cell metabolism. At initial phase, scientists consider it is an individual vitamin much like we call vitamin A or vitamin C. However later in time, several scientific researches proved that they are cluster of chemically distinctive vitamins that may coexist in certain foods. Nutrit... (read more) Author: Dr John Anne

8. Natural Hair Loss Products That You Can Try January 28, 2008 No one would like to lose hair and go bald one fine day. Everyone wishes to have luxurious hair and always trying out methods to stop hair fall and increase hair growth. Here are some products you can use for hair follicle regeneration and help in hair growth. 1. Make a smoothie of bananas, yoghurt, honey and low fat milk. This is a biotin rich drink and will make hair roots stronger. Tastes yummy too! 2. When shampooing or massaging your hair, bend the head downwards to increase blood circulation to the scalp. 3. Massage aloe vera gel into hair and let sit for half hour. Rinse wi... (read more) Author: Andrew Stratton

9. A Guide to the B Complex Vitamins January 07, 2008 There is a lot of discussion about the B complex vitamin and how it is essential for the body to perform a multitude of functions. However, the B complex vitamin is not simply one very complicated vitamin, as the name might suggest. There are actually eight B vitamins that are in the B complex vitamin as well as a few other related substances. The eight vitamins that make up the B complex vitamin are thiamine or vitamin B1, riboflavin or vitamin B2, niacin or vitamin B3, pyridoxine or vitamin B6, cobalamine or vitamin B12, folic acid, pantothenic acid and biotin. The other related substances ... (read more) Author: Nicholas Tan

10. Hair Vitamins | Hair Care January 05, 2008 Hair loss occurs when the diet is inadequate in the vitamins - especially B6, biotin, inositol and folic acid; and the minerals magnesium, sulfur and zinc. Hair growth requires optimal delivery of oxygen and nutrients from the circulatory system to the hair follicle. Without the required vitamins, amino acids (proteins), and nutrients your hair may lack maximum fullness, strength and the vibrancy you desire. Popping daily hair vitamins and minerals is a wonderful way to strengthen and enhance growing hair follicles. The right vitamins and minerals play a major role in keeping your hair healthy... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

11. How to Choose a Good Multivitamin December 19, 2007 How to Choose a Good Multivitamin There are a lot of choices out there and looks can be deceiving. Some vitamins contain large quantities of the cheaper nutrients and none or almost none of the costly ones. Unfortunately your body needs those costly nutrients just as much as the other ones. Look for all-natural ingredients without added chemicals. Since heat destroys nutrients you should find supplements that are processed with low or no heat. Look for a manufacturer who does extensive research and …this is important…publishes its clinical studies. A company that has been in busin... (read more) Author: Vickie Blair

12. Vitamins For Healthy Skin - Good Skin Vitamins December 07, 2007 Looking after the skin means different things to different people. To some it means nothing more than a splash with water or a scrub with a soap bar, carried out as thoroughly, regularly and frequently as the other claims made on one's time permit. So, incorporate vitamins for skin care, in your regular daily meals and then you can also go about boasting off your beautiful skin. Vitamin B complex the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail, and hair cells. Vitamin E helps promote great skin, which is why this diet includes nuts such as hazelnut... (read more) Author: Francis Adam

13. Vitamins For Hair Loss - Should It Work? November 30, 2007 Hair loss, also known as baldness refers to the act of shedding hair as a result of genes, bad nutrition, medications, or disease. Baldness can occur in women and men. Unbalanced nutrition leads to deficiency of B vitamins and other vitamins which are important for hair growth and health. It is very important to get the right vitamins in the right amount in order to cure hairloss and help hair to grow much stronger and healthier. Vitamins for loss of hair can be found in cosmetic products, example biotin in shampoos, and also in food and supplements. Treating hair-loss with vitamins: ... (read more) Author: Poser Com

14. Vitamins for skin November 30, 2007 Vitamin necessary for healthy skin. Vitamins work more effectively to rebuild cells damaged by environmental assaults, such as smoke and pollution. Vitamins A - Greatest skin benefits. Vitamins C, E, A, K, and B complex can all help improve skin health. Vitamin A is essential for healthy skin. Vitamin A prevents the sunrays from causing any harm and Vitamin C works towards healing. So, incorporate vitamins for skin care, in your regular daily meals and then you can also go about boasting off your beautiful skin. Vitamin B complex the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that f... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

15. Vitamins For Good Skin October 29, 2007 Skin care is about protecting your skin from the harmful effects of water, wind and sun. Healthy beautiful skin is the end result of a well-hydrated skin that is duly protected from the sun damage. Vitamins a - Greatest skin benefits. It is a helpful lines and wrinkles. Vitamin A prevents the sunrays from causing any harm to the skin and Vitamin C works towards healing the skin. So, incorporate vitamins for skin care, in your regular daily meals and then you can also go about boasting off your beautiful skin. Vitamin B complex the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that form... (read more) Author: Juliet Cohen

16. Understanding The Benefits of Vitamin B Complex October 02, 2007 Vitamin B complex is a group of vitamins that includes thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, B-6, folate, B-12, pantothenic acid, biotin and choline. Some of the benefits of vitamin B complex supplements include increased energy, improved or more stable moods, healthier skin, hair and eyes. The vitamins are important for proper nervous system and immune system function. Actually, adequate amounts of the vitamin B complex group are needed on a daily basis to insure the proper function of many systems of the human body. Niacin (found in the vitamin B complex group) is found in every cell of the... (read more) Author: Jon Arnold

17. Vitamins That Help With Hair Growth May 29, 2007 Loss of hair, or baldness, is the result of not having enough vitamin B supplements. Vitamin B is very important, as it contains B3 niacin, which is very important for growing hair. Vitamin B6 is another important vitamin, containing nutrients such as sulfur, biotin, magnesium, and zinc. Without these vitamins, your body won?t be able to grow hair as much, which commonly results in balding or hair loss as we get older. What many people fail to realize, is the importance of vitamin B. Research has shown in the past that vitamin B is very important to hair growth. Men who consume foods t... (read more) Author: Hazel Leo

18. 5 Top Reasons You Need Vitamin B Complex March 29, 2007 5 Top Reasons You Need Vitamin B Complex The Vitamin B Complex comprises of the essential B Vitamins - Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12 plus the vitamins Biotin, Choline and Inositol. Vitamin B Complex is needed for the proper functioning of almost every process in the body. Here are my 5 top reasons you need to get plenty of B Complex vitamins in your diet. 1. Energy Production Vitamin B1 is needed to help convert the carbohydrates we eat into glucose. The following B Vitamins are needed at a cellular level to convert gluc... (read more) Author: Nadine Masseron

19. Vitamins For Hair Loss March 13, 2007 A balanced diet is necessary for supplying adequate amounts of nutrients, minerals and vitamins to the body .lack of a proper diet often results in hair loss. Hence, hair loss can be treated by intake of dietary supplements, like minerals and vitamins, especially the B Vitamins (B5, B6, and niacin), Biotin, Inositol and Folic Acid. It has been proved that ample intake of vitamins counters hair loss and promotes the growth of healthy and shiny hair. Vitamins can help in treating hair loss in a number of ways: - Vitamins obstruct the production of di-hydro testosterone or DHT one of... (read more) Author: Arturo Ronzon

20. Vitamin B8 Benefits, Deficiency and Sources February 07, 2007 Vitamin B8 is a water-soluble vitamin, which is not only widely distributed in food but also manufactured in the lower digestive tract of the human body. It is very stable when heated. Benefits of Vitamin B8 – v Vitamin B8 or biotin is imperative for a healthy immune system. It is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats from food. It is also required for the utilization of proteins, folic acid and vitamin B 12. v Vitamin B8 plays an important role DNA and RNA synthesis (genetic material), production of red blood cells and proper functioning of the ner... (read more) Author: tom alter

21. Vitamin B Complex Benefits, Sources and Deficiency February 06, 2007 Vitamin B complex is a group of 12 related water-soluble substances. The eight water-soluble vitamins including thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), biotin (B7), pyridoxine (B6), folic acid (B9), and cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). These eight are considered the essential vitamins because they need to be definitely included in the diet. Four are not essential because the body can synthesize them. The four unnumbered components of the B complex that can be synthesized by the body are choline, inositol, PABA, and lipoic acid. Benefits of Vitamin B Complex: ... (read more) Author: tom alter

22. Manganese Supplement November 15, 2006 Manganese is a mineral used by the human body for a number of processes. Its needed for proper growth and the break down of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins. Also without Manganese our bodies wouldn’t be able to make and store fat (which we do need-though some of us may not like the idea) nor would we be able to make use of certain vitamins such as Vitamin B1,C, biotin and choline. Manganese also seems to be involved in brain function but researchers aren’t certain of its functioning yet. It is a trace mineral, meaning that even though your body needs it, the body only uses very small am... (read more) Author: vincent platania

23. Vitamin Deficiencies Explained November 14, 2006 Vitamins perform important functions for the body. They are necessary to sustain life. The body takes in vitamins from the food that we eat and it needs the proper amount of each vitamin. The recommended daily requirement of each vitamin is published by the Food and Drug Administration and most foodstuffs have their ingredients on labels with the amount of the requirement that they fulfill. The vitamins required by humans are vitamin, A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, K and niacin, folic acid, biotin and pantothenic acid. Some of these are fat soluble, like A, D, E and K which means if the int... (read more) Author: Joseph Hanoa

24. A PMS Supplement May Relieve Some or All Symptoms October 26, 2006 A PMS supplement should include the B-complex vitamins, calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamins A, C, D, E, phosphorus, potassium, selenium, pantothenic acid, iron, copper, folic acid, biotin and zinc. Herbs that may be helpful include chasteberry (vitex agnus castus), black cohosh, valerian, dandelion, sarsaparilla and red clover. Other natural remedies for treatment of PMS symptoms include regular exercise, dietary changes and 5-HTP for mood swings, depression, anxiety and sleeping problems. St. John’s wort and/or SAM-E are sometimes recommended, but results vary. Most of these are discu... (read more) Author: Patsy Hamilton

25. Biotin - B-complex Vitamin October 09, 2006 BIOTINBiotin is one of eight essential vitamins that comprise the B-complex. Like all of the members of the B-complex, biotin plays significant role in energy metabolism, acting as a coenzyme in chemical reactions that produce energy. Biotin works with other B vitamins to make healthy cells and convert carbohydrates, fats, and proteins into energy. Biotin is also known as the vitamin that produces healthy hair and helps prevent graying. Since 1942, it has been studied for its role in the production of many enzymes. Biotin has had a number of different names since it was first discovered. Bioti... (read more) Author: Nutrovita1 Nutrovita1

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