The Importance Of B-Group Vitamins Vitamin B8-Boitin  More B-group Vitamins  Vitamin B8 or Biotin,is a member of the vitamin B complex group.Water,alpha drugs,oestrogen,food processing techniques,alcohol can destroy this vitamin. Functions in the Body:Biotin is vital for a healthy immune system.It is involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates,proteins and fats.It is essential for the growth and health of the hair.It prevents premature greying of hair as well as hair loss.This vitamin helps to maintain the skin and the nervous system in a sound condition.It controls proper distribution of colour pigment. Sources: | nuts | mcg | pulses&legumes | mcg | vegetables | mcg | cereals | mcg | | walnuts | 40 | soya bean flour | 70 | mushrooms | 15 | Rice bran | 60 | | peanuts,roasted | 35 | soya bean | 60 | cauliflower | 15 | rice polishings | 60 | | almonds | 20 | blackeye peas | 20 | | | rice germ | 40 | | | split peas | 20 | | | barley | 30 | | | lentil | 10 | | | oatmeal | 25 | | | | | | | whole wheat | 15 | | | | | | | brown rice | 10 | | Values per 100g edible portions | | 
