I have been directed by my physician to take 2500 mg of Biotin daily for hair loss (female). Are there any foods I should be eating that will make the Biotin work better in my system. I know some vitamins/minerals work better when taken with others.
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Biotin is well absorbed, with or without meals. However, I would like to mention here that raw egg white am contains a protein Avidin which binds biotin and prevents its absorption. So biotin should never be take with raw egg. Otherwise it is fairly well absorbed with or without food.
Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Biotin is well absorbed, with or without meals. However, I would like to mention here that raw egg white am contains a protein Avidin which binds biotin and prevents its absorption. So biotin should never be take with raw egg. Otherwise it is fairly well absorbed with or without food. Regards, Dr. Kakkar S., Dermatologist