Lowers cholesterol
Biotin has been shown to lower cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol. One study showed that biotin supplementation reduced total cholesterol by 19% and LDL cholesterol by 24%.
Another study found that biotin supplementation reduced total cholesterol by 12% and LDL cholesterol by 17%. The mechanism by which biotin lowers cholesterol is not fully understood, but it may involve its ability to improve the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. Biotin is generally considered safe when taken in recommended doses.
References
- https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/biotin-vitamin-b7/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2646215
- https://www.thyroid.org/patient-thyroid-information/ct-for-patients/december-2018/vol-11-issue-12-p-3-4/#:~:text=Most%20commonly%2C%20biotin%20use%20can,hormone%20dose%20is%20too%20high.
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5582478/
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8216157/