What is vitamin B8?
Vitamin B8, also called biotin, is needed for the energy supply of the body. It converts carbs, fats and protein into the smaller pieces of energy your body needs to function. It also helps keeping your hair, skin and nervous system functioning normally.
With a shortage of this vitamin you have a high risk of getting a depression, anaemia or skin disorders. A shortage of this vitamin however is rare, and will only exist if you eat a lot of raw eggs.
There is no recommended amount given for this vitamine.
Where do I get Vitamin B8 from?
Vitamin B8 can be found in all kinds of food:
- Chicken liver [187 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Cow liver [41 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Eggs [21 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Peanuts [17,5 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Sunflower seeds [7,8 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Salmon [5,9 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Almonds [4,4 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Cheese [3,1 micrograms per 100 gram]
- Walnuts [2,5 micrograms per 100 grams]
- Mushrooms [2,2 micrograms per 100 grams]
Vitamin B8 is necessary for a lot of crucial activities that take place in your body.
Your hair, your energy supply, your brain, they need you to eat your vitamins every day.
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