Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Biotin is a B vitamin important for the production of vitamin C and necessary for normal fat, protein, and carbohydrate metabolism. Often referred to as vitamin B7 or vitamin H, biotin is an important nutrient needed to keep hair, skin, and nails healthy.


In pets, biotin contributes to the growth of healthy hair follicles and nails, preventing the coat from becoming weak and prone to shedding. Biotin deficiency in dogs can lead to dry and fragile fur, skin irritation, and excessive hair loss. Supplementation with biotin may help with the excessive shedding in animals and provide visible improvement in their skin condition, making their coat softer, shinier, and glossier.




What the research says.
Biotin: A Key Micronutrient for Skin, Hair, Nervous System, and Metabolic Health with Broad Clinical Potential
Biotin, or vitamin B7, is a necessary coenzyme for various carboxylases and is involved in vital physiological processes such as energy metabolism, gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, and gene expression, as well as ensuring the health of skin, hair, nerves, and the metabolic processes of the body. Research shows that biotin deficiency can cause a range of metabolic disorders and health issues, while proper supplementation indicates a good safety profile and possible usefulness for treating metabolic diseases, neurological conditions, and nutrition support needs.

Dietary Biotin Supplementation Promotes Collagen Synthesis and Muscle Development via TGF-β1/Smads Signaling and Collagen Remodeling Regulation
Biotin (vitamin B7) supplementation is thought to enhance collagen production and deposition, and contribute to the improvement of muscle tissue quality and structure by acting on the TGF-β1/Smads signaling pathway, regulating collagen-modifying enzymes' activity, and blocking collagen degradation. According to research, aside from stimulating collagen synthesis, the compound can also induce proliferation and hypertrophy of muscle fibers, making it a promising dietary supplement for maintaining proper tissue structure, and promoting the function of the muscles.

Biotin as an Anti-Inflammatory and Immunomodulatory Micronutrient: Linking Metabolism, Epigenetic Regulation, and Inflammatory Disease
Biotin (vitamin B7), in addition to its role in energy metabolism and the use of fats and sugars, also has an anti-inflammatory effect by influencing the levels of inflammation-causing substances, maintaining the immune balance, and regulating genes (including histone modification). Research shows that the deficiency of biotin leads to various diseases related to inflammation, such as inflammatory bowel disease, diabetes, skin diseases, and inflammation of the nervous system, and that an adequate biotin supplementation might normalize the condition of the immune system.

Oral Biotin Supplementation Enhances Periodontal Tissue Repair and Alveolar Bone Regeneration by Modulating Osteoclast Activity and Inflammatory Cytokines
Studies have shown that supplementary oral biotin (Vitamin B7) improves the ability of the periodontal tissue to heal, restores the thickness of trabecular bones, decreases bone resorption, and aids the development of collagen fibers. This effect is more evident after mechanical periodontal therapy. Research shows that biotin stimulates the restoration of periodontal bone and connective tissue by decreasing the activity of osteoclasts and inhibiting the cytokines responsible for inflammation such as TNF-α and IL-1β.