Biotin 8 mg is a water-soluble B vitamin supplement from Pure Encapsulations, delivered in a single vegetarian capsule. Each capsule provides 8 mg of synthetic biotin — an essential co-factor for a number of metabolic carboxylation reactions, including carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism. Recent studies have expanded biotin's metabolic role, indicating that the vitamin maintains healthy genetic expression of the many enzymes for which it is a cofactor.
Biotin serves as a co-factor for five carboxylases — propionyl-CoA carboxylase, pyruvate carboxylase, methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1, and acetyl-CoA carboxylase 2 — which are involved in the metabolism of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids. Additionally, biotin plays important roles in epigenetics and gene expression by supporting chromatin structure and transcription factor activity.
Clinical studies indicate that biotin may adjust the cellular arrangement of the nail bed, helping to reinforce the keratin structure, promote strength and thickness, and reduce splitting. The formulation is designed for adults aged 18 and up seeking support for metabolic health, nail strength and integrity, nerve cell health, and immune system function.
The formula contains only three ingredients — biotin, hypoallergenic plant fiber derived from pine cellulose, and a vegetarian capsule — making it suitable for vegan and vegetarian lifestyles. Pure Encapsulations formulates with high-quality, pure ingredients, free from unnecessary additives and many common allergens, and the product is certified gluten-free by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization.
| Supplement Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Serving size 1 capsule | ||
| Servings per container 60 | ||
| Amount Per Serving | %DV | |
| Biotin | 8,000 mcg | 26,667% |
| Other ingredients: hypoallergenic plant fiber (cellulose), vegetarian capsule (cellulose, water) | ||
| Warning: Biotin may interfere with certain blood tests. Wait at least 8 hours between biotin consumption and blood testing. Inform your health professional about all biotin-containing supplements you are taking. If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use. | ||
Biotin — an essential co-factor for five carboxylases (propionyl-CoA carboxylase, pyruvate carboxylase, methylcrotonyl-CoA carboxylase, acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1, and acetyl-CoA carboxylase 2) involved in the metabolism of glucose, fatty acids, and amino acids, supporting healthy lipid and glucose metabolism, normal nail keratin structure, nerve cell health, and healthy genetic expression of the enzymes for which it serves as a co-factor.
