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This vitamin can make IBS symptoms go away
B vitamins play a crucial role in the proper functioning of the body.
We often hear about the ones like B12 or folic acid.
But some are often overlooked.
Such as biotin, aka vitamin B7.
Biotin is an essential nutrient that plays a crucial role in many body processes.
It is necessary for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids and is also involved in the production of hormones and cholesterol.
This vitamin deserves MORE attention.
It’s generally claimed to be a remedy for hair loss and skin problems.
And while that’s true…
…they’re not its mere functions.
Today’s study proves that biotin deficiency is linked to one of the most debilitating diseases.
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBS)
Let’s take a look.
This study was conducted at the University of California. It was published in Nutrients.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common disorder that affects the large intestine (colon).
It is a chronic condition that can cause a range of digestive symptoms, including abdominal pain, bloating, and changes in bowel movements.
In this study, researchers looked in further detail at the association of biotin with IBS.
They induced biotin deficiency in mice by completely removing biotin from their diets.
Then they monitored the changes in their intestines for 12 weeks.
The findings revealed that biotin is not just about hair and skin.
First and foremost, these mice developed severe inflammation in their colon.
“Consistent with our previous findings, BD mice developed severe colonic inflammation when compared to CD mice.”
Their composition of gut bacteria changed for the worse.
That is, the BAD bacteria began to THRIVE.
“These results demonstrate, for the first time, that dietary biotin deficiency results in a distinct microbiome composition along multiple sites of the GI tract, and several of these microbes are positively associated with inflammation as assessed through histological scoring.”
They also had a hard time losing weight.
“Additionally, BD mice have reduced percent body weight changes compared to CD mice.”
In summary, the researchers concluded that biotin deficiency significantly worsened several markers of gut health.
“Biotin deficiency results in an IBS-like phenotype, including weight loss, bloody stool, and histologic changes including severe lymphocyte infiltration, loss of goblet cells and ulceration in the colon and small intestine.”
If you are experiencing these symptoms and have been struggling with IBS, it may be worth getting your biotin levels checked.
Because the reason might be biotin deficiency.
Other common signs of biotin deficiency include
- thinning hair
- brittle nails
- scaly red rash around the eyes, nose, and mouth
- fatigue
- tingling in the extremities
Fortunately, biotin deficiency can often be easily corrected with a diet rich in biotin-containing foods or supplements.
Some good sources of biotin include egg yolks, organ meats, mushrooms, and sweet potatoes.
Biotin supplements are pretty much OTC, so they are an easy way to get more biotin into your body.
Make sure you take biotin with carbohydrate-rich meals because it can lower your blood sugar too much.
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