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Vitamin H Or Vitamin B7 - Vital For Glowing Skin And Beautiful Crowning Glory!

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Dr. DeepanjliHomeopathy Doctor • 38 Years Exp.BSc (Life Science), DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine & Surgery), NDDY(Naturopathy & Yoga), Certificate In Soft Skills & Personality Development
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Vitamins are the most vital and essential ingredients for overall good health. They are required in very less quantities and are therefore part of the list of micronutrients. Vitamin H is actually a part of the vitamin b complex and is also called vitamin b7. It is almost synonym for hair and skin health. In fact, this vitamin is the most beneficial for the good health of hair and skin.
The following details are about its functions, benefits, and sources.

Functions:
It is manufactured by gut bacteria.

1. It is essential for normal body growth and development, in turn, it leads to
Good and glowing hair and skin.
Its reduced amounts can lead to hair loss/thinning, and dermatitis (inflammation of the skin)
2. It is essential for metabolism and converts the protein, carbohydrates, and fat into energy that can be used by the body
Carries carbon dioxide through the body
3. It is required for the good functioning of sweat glands, bone marrow, and nervous system.

Benefits:

  1. It helps in maintaining optimal blood sugar levels, by converting the carbohydrates in the food. Diabetics can take supplements to maintain optimal sugar levels at all times.
  2. If taken with chromium, it stimulates glycemic control and improves glucose tolerance.
  3. It is a great antioxidant and is known as the nourishing vitamin.
  4. It removes cellular waste and gets rid of toxins formed in the body, leading to overall health. Biotin is the most common name for this vitamin h or vitamin b7.
  5. It improves skin.
  6. It promotes the growth of nails also.
  7. Nowadays most of the skin products used to treat conditions like acne, psoriasis, dermatitis, etc, contain biotin or vit h or vit. B7.
  8. It is effectively-known for removing fine lines and wrinkles as it improves cellular fibre activity, reduces breakage of collagen, and improved protein formation in the skin.
  9. It boosts the growth of new hair follicles and is very vital for the health of hair. It is very useful in treating hair thinning, and brittle hair.
  10. Even hair oils contain vitamin h which provides nutrition.
  11. Vitamin H is also given as a supplement during pregnancy for the health of the mother and the baby.

Sources:
Vitamin H is naturally formed in the body by the gut bacteria. Additionally, foods like Dairy products such as cheese, milk, etc. And yeast is also good source.
Veg sources: Mushrooms, avocado, sunflower seeds, cauliflower, sweet potatoes, almonds and spinach.

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