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Biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin and is an essential co-factor in various metabolic chemical conversions involving biologic carboxylations and the transfer of carbon dioxide. Biotin is critical for cell growth, fatty acid production and fat and amino acid metabolism. Biotin is used as a nutritional supplement, and to correct dietary shortage or imbalance.

Here are a few health benefits of biotin :

• Support a healthy metabolism – Biotin along with other vitamins is needed to convert the food you eat into useable energy that support a healthy metabolism. Biotin does this in several ways : it converted glucose from carbohydrates and sugar sources into useable “fuel” that is the body’s preferred sources of energy; it helps the body use amino acids from proteins to carry our multiple body functions; and it activates fatty acids from fat containing foods like oils or animal fats.
• May improve glucose intolerance and help balance blood sugar – Biotin especially when combined with chromium, has been shown to help lower blood sugar in people with diabetes. This is especially true for those who have blood glucose (sugar) levels that are not controlled well by prescription medicines. Biotin benefits blood glucose levels because it facilitates the activity of insulin, which is the crucial hormone needed to bring blood sugar back to a balanced state.
• Maintains healthy hair, skin and nails – Taking high doses of biotin can help treat weak hair and nails. In fact, this benefit of biotin was first discovered when horses were effectively treated with biotin to correct problems with their hoofs becoming brittle and cracking. Biotin can also help to protect skin from acne, fungal infections, rashes, and severe dryness and cracking.
• Protects brain function and fights cognitive decline – Biotin benefits the health of the nervous system because of its role in nerve signalling and neurotransmitter activity. Biotin together influence memory function and defend against age related cognitive impairment, such as neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
• Helps maintain healthy cardiovascular system – Biotin and chromium together can help improve cholesterol levels, according to studies. Biotin have been shown to have positive results with increasing “good” HDL cholesterol, while helping to lower “bad” LDL cholesterol. This is especially true in people with diabetes who are susceptible to heart disease.
• Supports thyroid and adrenal function – The thyroid and adrenal gland are “master” glands that are responsible for multiple body stress, including hunger, sleep, pain perceptions, mood, and energy. A deficiency in B vitamins can result in thyroid and adrenal complications that can result in many negative symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain or loss, trouble sleeping and more.
• Needed to build and repair tissues and muscles – When tissue or muscle is broken down, biotin work to build back the strength of muscle and tissue that lead to growth. Biotin also help reduce inflammation that can result in muscle or joint aches and pains or trouble moving. And even more seriously, a deficiency in vitamin B7 and other B vitamins can stunt growth and result in improper development infest uses and infants.

Reference : https://draxe.com/nutrition/biotin-benefits/