The active form of vitamin B8 is D-Biotin, the only natural, active form of vitamin B8, essential for our metabolism.

Wat is het wetenschappelijk bewijs van Vitamin B8

Deficiency is often related to processed foods, and may be at the root of certain skin problems, hair loss, conjunctivitis or muscle cramps.

Even in athletes, a deficiency can lead to fatigue, coordination and sleep problems.

Vitamin B8 has no unwanted side effects, even at very high intakes, as it is a water-soluble vitamin.

Waar is Vitamin B8 goed voor

Hair, nails and skin structure.

Waar wordt Vitamin B8 gevonden

Egg yolk, organ meats, mushrooms, spinach, milk, soy, oats, sprouted grains, brewer's yeast, whole grain bread, royal jelly etc in low doses.

Wat zijn de voordelen van Vitamin B8

Vitamin B8 is applied through diet and also produced by the intestinal flora. Supplementation is recommended.

This vitamin contributes to:

  • a normal energy-generating metabolism
  • the metabolism of macronutrients
  • the maintenance of healthy hair, skin and mucous membrane

Science in numbers

Alternative name

Vitamin B7 or Vitamin H

Number of studies

49

Discovered in

1942

References