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Suggest Dosage For Biotin

My question to you is concerning the supplement, Biotin. Is there a specific mcg amount that one can take with no ill side effects? Ive heard it causes acne if there s too much. The question is - - what is considered too much? 5,000 - - 7,500 - - 10,000????? If one doesn t know what ones d body needs, how do you go about purchasing the supplement?
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

I don't think Biotin is causing acne in you.
Biotin is a water soluble vitamin & is excreted by kidney in case of overdose. Hence it is not harmful for body in high dose, unless you have any kidney problem. Also scientific research has not found a dose at which it is known to cause harmful effects.
Dosage of biotin varies according to the problem. In case of biotin deficency as little as daily 500-1000 mcg of biotin is sufficent & is taken for long term. In case of hairfall biotin is given as 5000-10000mcg( 5-10mg) for a limited period.

I would suggest to stop biotin if you are taking it without prescription of a doctor.

Hope this information helps
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Suggest Dosage For Biotin

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... I don t think Biotin is causing acne in you. Biotin is a water soluble vitamin & is excreted by kidney in case of overdose. Hence it is not harmful for body in high dose, unless you have any kidney problem. Also scientific research has not found a dose at which it is known to cause harmful effects. Dosage of biotin varies according to the problem. In case of biotin deficency as little as daily 500-1000 mcg of biotin is sufficent & is taken for long term. In case of hairfall biotin is given as 5000-10000mcg( 5-10mg) for a limited period. I would suggest to stop biotin if you are taking it without prescription of a doctor. Hope this information helps