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Deficiency
Biotin deficiency is relatively rare and harmless, and may be treated with supplements. In children, genetically based metabolic anomalies may be behind biotin deficiency. This deficiency appears as changes in immune system function and in a heightened susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections.
Signs of vitamin B8 deficiency:
Skin inflammation and hypersensitivity (redness around the eyes, nose, and mouth);
Conjunctivitis;
Hair loss;
Absence or loss of pigment in the hair;
Muscle soreness;
Loss of appetite;
Nausea;
Neurological disorders (depression, fatigue, hallucinations, and tingling hands and feet);
Increase in blood cholesterol levels;
Decrease in blood hemoglobin, which could lead to anemia.
Adverse Effects
Interactions
Natural health products or vitamin supplements:
none;
Drugs that may result in a vitamin B8 deficiency:
Some antibiotics;
Some drugs used to treat epilepsy.
1. Beans
Flavor plain beans with black pepper, onions, garlic, oregano and other seasonings to spice up a side dish.
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Beans are one of the best foods high in d-chiro-inositol, per a classic September 1980 study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. They’re also a fantastic source of heart-healthy fiber, with 9.6 grams per ½ cup cooked. Advertisement
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3. Brown Rice
Brown rice is another healthy source of inositol, per the NIH.
It also provides 43 percent of the daily value (DV) for manganese, an essential nutrient that plays a role in antioxidant function, metabolism, bone and cartilage formation and wound healing, per the Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute. Wheat Bran
Wheat bran is a good source of inositol, per the NIH. Doing so can help normalize bowel movements, maintain bowel health, lower your cholesterol, regulate blood sugar and maintain a healthy weight.
Nuts
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Nuts are another food high in inositol, per The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study. Cantaloupe
Cantaloupe is a healthy food source of inositol, per the Canadian Academy of Sports Nutrition.
It also comes with the healthy perk of providing 72 percent of the DV for vitamin C per cup. Citrus fruits — with the exception of lemon — are also good sources of inositol. Bananas
Bananas are another source of inositol, per the Canadian Academy of Sports Nutrition.
One large banana also provides 10 percent of the DV for potassium. Cabbage
Although cabbage is known for starring in coleslaw, you can also roast it in the oven or grill it for a delicious addition to a meal. In general, fresh vegetables and fruits were found to contain more inositol than frozen or canned products in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study.
Liver is also an incredible source of vitamin B12, packing 3,035 percent of the DV per 3 ounces cooked.