Ingredient Spotlight: Biotin
Biotin: What it Is, What it Does and 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 Biotin 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
One question we get asking often is: Can dogs take Biotin? The answer is an emphatic yes! 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. In 60% of the dogs, the issue was completely 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. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2602924
Springtime uses the highest quality Biotin for our supplements—fully tested for potency, purity, and safety. Below you will find more information on Springtime products containing Biotin:
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Fresh Factors® for Dogs
Our best selling chewable for dogs of all ages. Fresh Factors supports healthy joints, skin, digestion, and energy levels.
Natural support with chondroitin, bee pollen, active yeast culture, kelp, desiccated beef liver, and biotin.
Fresh Factors are tasty chewables that support healthy joints, coat, and digestion with natural ingredients, including chondroitin sulfate, bee pollen, yeast culture, kelp, biotin, and beef liver. -
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Longevity for Dogs
Helps maintain healthy joints, skin, digestion, and immune system. This blend also supports a normal detoxification process, which helps dogs defend against common environmental toxins.
Longevity is our strongest, most comprehensive supplement for dogs of all life stages. It can be especially beneficial to older, less active dogs. Longevity is the choice of "natural" breeders. Featuring a blend of 16 natural ingredients, including bee pollen, spirulina, chondroitin sulfate, MSM, vitamin C, glucosamine, hyaluronic acid, manganese and more.
Powerful supplement blend, including chondroitin, MSM, glucosamine HCl, spirulina, and bee pollen, in a powder formula, to support multiple health functions. -
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The Combo for Dogs
An economical combination of two of our best-selling dog supplements - Buying Fresh Factors® + Joint Health Chewables = The Combo for Dogs
Combining Fresh Factors® and our new & improved Joint Health Chewables gives dogs a powerful one-two punch for life-long health. They get Fresh Factors® for supporting healthy skin, digestion, and joints, plus Joint Health Chewables, now with added hyaluronic acid and manganese, to keep their joints lubricated, flexible, and healthy. Using these dog supplements together works great.
An economical combination of two of our best products: Fresh Factors for wide-spectrum nutrition, plus Joint Health Chewables to support joint health. -
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Hoof & Coat Formula for Horses
Naturally occurring electrolytes, trace minerals, B vitamins and biotin for mineral replenishment, optimal hydration, sound healthy hooves, and a brilliant coat.
A blend of naturally occurring electrolytes, trace minerals, B vitamins, and biotin to replenish and maintain mineral balance, hydration, sound healthy hooves, and a brilliant coat.
A blend of naturally occurring electrolytes, trace minerals, B vitamins, and biotin to replenish & maintain mineral balance, hydration, and healthy hooves. -
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Tonic Blend
Powerful adaptogens strengthen resistance to physical & emotional stress.
A great way to add natural antioxidants & adaptogens into your diet to help the body's processes function normally during physical and emotional stress.*
A great way to add natural antioxidants & adaptogens into your diet to help the body's processes function normally during physical and emotional stress.* -
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Longevity + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitPowder & Oil
Longevity is our strongest, most comprehensive supplement for dogs of all life stages. Pairing with Skin & Coat Oil will help your dog look and feel great!
Powerful Pair! Longevity, our most comprehensive supplement for dogs, together with Skin & Coat Oil, will have your dogs looking and feeling their best. -
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Fresh Factors® + Skin & Coat Oil
Starter KitChewable & Oil
Our best selling chewable, Fresh Factors, paired with Skin & Coat Oil will help dogs of all ages look and feel their best!
Customer favorite! Fresh Factors, our best selling chewable for dogs, together with Skin & Coat Oil, provides support for healthy joints, digestion, energy, coat, and more. -
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Fresh Factors® + Joint Health Chewables + Spirulina Chewables
Starter KitChewable Tablets
This powerful trio packs a punch! Our 2 best selling chewables, Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chews, are great for supporting healthy hip and joint function, digestion, skin, energy and more. Add Spirulina Chewables to support immune, circulatory, and detoxifying systems.
Powerful trio packs a punch! Our 2 best selling chewables, Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chews, are great for supporting healthy hip and joint function, digestion, skin, energy and more. Add Spirulina Chewables for immune support.