Biotin is good for not just hair, skin... but also for Diabetes!
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Emedinexus 03 October 2023
Biotin acts as a coenzyme for carboxylase enzymes that metabolize carbohydrates and lipids.5
Biotin can improve insulin sensitivity and glucose uptake in skeletal muscle. It has shown a hypoglycemic effect by increasing the expression of the hepatic glucokinase gene and thereby effectively decreasing blood glucose levels.5
Trials using high-dose biotin supplementation for type 1 diabetics have shown promising results, such as good glycemic control and better response to insulin insensitivity after the intervention.5
Also, some animal studies have shown that administration of high-dose biotin can improve glucose tolerance.5
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