Learn the truth about using biotin for hair growth.
Research has demonstrated that biotin hair growth supplements do not seem to improve hair growth except in extreme cases including:
- Severe deficiency from malnutrition
- Removal of portions of the intestines
- Malabsorption caused by gastrointestinal disease
- Neurological diseases
- Enzyme deficiency
- Treatment with antiepileptic medication or broad-spectrum antibiotics
Overconsumption of raw egg whites can also cause biotin deficiency.
In short, if you are healthy with a varied diet and not biotin-deficient, adding extra biotin will not alter your hair’s growth.
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June 3rd, 2011 at 8:48 am
Why in an earlier article did NC suggest taking a multivitamin with Biotin and fish oil for hair growth and strenght?
June 3rd, 2011 at 8:23 pm
I actually have experienced Dandruff as a result of these pills. I’m not sure if it was too strong of a dosage, but I have never had dandruff problems. And it caused me to HAVE to wash my hair weekly. But this is my experience.
June 5th, 2011 at 7:49 am
I actually disagree. I’ve been taking the suppliments for several months now and I have seen regrowth in thinning areas and my nails have never been better. I am a healthy person with a varied diet, but these suppliments have been great for my hair and nails. I’m still a believer.