Biotin: What it is, what it does & how it works...
Biotin is a B-vitamin that plays a key role in the production of skin, nails, and hair. The B-complex vitamins, like biotin, help the body convert carbohydrates, fats, and protein into energy. Biotin is used by the body to maintain the health of skin, the digestive tract, and the nervous system.
The science behind the supplement
Biotin (also called vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin, which means it is not stored in the body. Biotin is a coenzyme that functions as carrier of carbon dioxide in gluconeogenesis, fatty acid synthesis, and amino acid metabolism. Biotin is necessary for both metabolism and cell growth in these vital biological processes.
Scientific study on dogs
In a 1989 Swiss study1, biotin was given to 119 dogs with skin or coat issues (dull coat, brittle hair, loss of hair, scaly skin, pruritus or dermatitis). The study found improvement in 91% of the dogs, and in 60% of the dogs, the issue was totally resolved.
1. Schweiz Arch Tierheilkd. 1989;131(10):621-5. Clinical study on the effect of biotin on skin conditions in dogs. Frigg M, Schulze J, Völker L. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2602924
Springtime uses the highest quality biotin -- fully tested for potency, purity, and safety. Below you will find more information on Springtime products containing biotin:
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Customer Testimonials......
Don't just take our word for it! Read what our customers say about their own experiences with Fresh Factors, Longevity, and Hoof & Coat.
No more raw, bald spots
Dear Springtime:
Heidi, my eleven year old Poodle, needed support for seasonal skin allergies. About three months ago, I received one of your catalogs in the mail. Heidi had already begun licking her front paws, and both were nearly raw. I decided to order Fresh Factors for her and have been giving her one tablet each day for a little over two months now. I am delighted to report that Heidi no longer licks her feet. The hair has grown in lush and soft where there used to be bald, red spots. I only wish I'd know about Fresh Factors four years ago, when Heidi's need for support for her seasonal allergies first reared its ugly head.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Springtime. Heidi's happy. I'm happy. Don't ever stop making Fresh Factors!
Sincerely,
Marcia Bauer, Iowa