Laboratory tests are not recommended for patients who do not have symptoms typical of Lyme disease. Just as it is important to correctly diagnose Lyme disease when a patient has it, it is important to avoid misdiagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease when the true cause of the illness is something else.aboratory tests are not recommended for patients who do not have symptoms typical of Lyme disease. Just as it is important to correctly diagnose Lyme disease when a patient has it, it is important to avoid misdiagnosis and treatment of Lyme disease when the true cause of the illness is something else.
Updated September 16, 2015. Biotin is a B vitamin involved in the production of energy. Available in supplement form and found naturally in a number of foods, biotin is essential for the formation of fatty acids and blood sugar (also called glucose). Sometimes referred to as vitamin H, biotin aids in the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and proteins as well.
Biotin is part of the water-soluble vitamin B complex. It plays an important role in the activation of enzymes in the body and can be obtained from foods such as egg yolk, liver and yeast. Biotin deficiency is rare.Most people require only between 5 to 35 mcg of the vitamin per day, according to Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute. In case of a deficiency, your doctor may recommend biotin supplements that are available as capsules, tablets and syrups.iotin deficiency is rare. Most people require only between 5 to 35 mcg of the vitamin per day, according to Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute. In case of a deficiency, your doctor may recommend biotin supplements that are available as capsules, tablets and syrups.