Bioprem 5mg Softgel Capsule 10pcs

Uses:

Bioprem is indicated for:

• Hair loss
• Weak, brittle, splitting, or soft nails
• Eczema and dermatitis

Symptoms of Biotin Deficiency

Biotin deficiency is rare in the United States, but symptoms can include:

• Hair thinning and loss
• Brittle nails
• A red, scaly rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth
• Unusual facial fat distribution
• Skin infections
• Conjunctivitis
• Neurological issues like depression, extreme tiredness, hallucinations (in adults)
• Decreased muscle tone, sluggishness, and developmental delay (in infants)
• Seizures

If you experience these symptoms, consult your healthcare provider, who can diagnose the deficiency through symptom analysis and lab tests. Addressing the deficiency through diet or supplements is crucial.

Risk Factors for Biotin Deficiency

Certain conditions increase the risk of biotin deficiency, including:

• Biotinidase deficiency (a rare genetic disorder)
• Chronic alcohol use disorder
• Bariatric surgery
• Anorexia or restrictive diets
• Inflammatory bowel disease (like ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease)
• Celiac disease
• High consumption of raw egg whites, which contain avidin that binds biotin and prevents its absorption

Additionally, those receiving parenteral nutrition without biotin are at higher risk.

Medications Affecting Biotin Levels

Certain medications can lead to biotin deficiency, including anticonvulsants and antibiotics that disrupt gut bacteria.

Benefits of Biotin Supplements

Biotin is well-known for its potential to strengthen hair and nails. While much of the support is anecdotal, some scientific evidence backs these claims.

Hair Growth

Biotin is often promoted as a treatment for hair loss. It may help if the hair loss is due to a confirmed biotin deficiency.

Strengthening Nails

Biotin supplements can treat brittle nails and conditions like trachyonychia (rough nails). Clinical trials suggest biotin can improve nail firmness, hardness, and thickness, though more research is needed.

Biotin Side Effects

Biotin is generally well-tolerated, even at high doses, but it can interfere with lab tests, leading to false readings. Tests affected include those for thyroid levels, vitamin D, reproductive hormones, cardiac health, and immunosuppressive drugs. Consult your healthcare provider before starting supplements and inform them before lab tests.

Biotin has been studied for:

• Blood sugar control: This may help control blood sugar in type 2 diabetes by accelerating glucose conversion to energy, though more research is needed.
• Neuropathy: May improve symptoms of peripheral neuropathy in type 2 diabetes, but clinical trials are necessary.
• Hyperlipidemia: This may help lower LDL cholesterol levels by promoting lipid metabolism, especially in diabetes patients, though more research is needed.

Food Sources of Biotin

The recommended daily intake of biotin for adults is 30 micrograms (mcg). Sources include:

• Beef liver (31 mcg per 3-ounce serving)
• Eggs (10 mcg per egg)
• Pork chop (4 mcg per 3-ounce serving)
• Hamburger patty (4 mcg per 3-ounce serving)
• Sunflower seeds (2 mcg per 1/4 cup)
• Sweet potato (2 mcg per 1/2 cup)
• Almonds (2 mcg per 1/4 cup)

The recommended adequate intake (AI) for biotin varies by age:

• Adults (19+ years): 30 mcg/day
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women: 35 mcg/day
• Teens (14-18 years): 25 mcg/day
• Children (9-13 years): 20 mcg/day
• Children (4-8 years): 12 mcg/day
• Toddlers (1-3 years): 8 mcg/day
• Infants (7-12 months): 6 mcg/day
• Infants (0-6 months): 5 mcg/day

Most people in the United States get enough biotin from their diet.

Interaction

Anticonvulsant drugs may lower plasma levels of Bioprem. Antibiotics may reduce the contribution of Bioprem by the microflora of the large intestine. Excessive consumption of raw egg whites can interfere with Bioprem absorption.

Contraindications

Bioprem is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients.

Pregnancy & Lactation

There is insufficient clinical data on the use of Bioprem in pregnant and lactating women.

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place, away from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.