Question 1

i am currently on abilify for depression. i took two tylenol (acetaminophen) earlier for headache. is it okay for me to take biotin? thanks

Accepted Answer

Depression: Yes it is safe to take a biotin supplement. Biotin is vitamin B7. It helps support hair and nails. Biotin deficiency is uncommon because it is produced by our intestinal bacteria. When there is a biotin deficiency, it is usually seen in people with inherited metabolic disorders.

Question 2

i accidently took 2 10, 000 mcg of biotin with keratin thinking it was tylenol (acetaminophen) and im 34 weeks pregnant. my baby seems fine and is still very active ?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Biotin is extremely safe. No toxic dose is known. It is helpful to take in early pregnancy to prevent birth defects. Doses up to 200, 000 mcg/day have been well-tolerated!

Question 3

what amount of biotin should i take?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on why you are taking the supplement.  The only condition that biotin treats is a true biotin deficiency.  If you have this the recommended dose is 100-1000mcg.  The recommended daily dose for dietary supplementation is 30mcg.

Question 4

how much biotin is recommended daily?

Accepted Answer

Biotin: 5000 micrograms  per day.

Question 5

is taking 10, 000 mcg of biotin safe?

Accepted Answer

High dose: It is a high dose and has been recommended by some dermatologists and alternate medicine practitioners for hair loss at dose of 2000 to 10000 micrograms..It is considered a safe supplement with minimal side effects like nausea, pain, stress;anxiety, diarrhea and chest pain.And rarely itching.

Question 6

taking 5000 mg of biotin is it healthy?

Accepted Answer

"Healthy"?..: It is not toxic; "healthy" is a very individual matter; what is healthy for one person may not be healthy for another.  This is why physicians interview and examine patients before they recommend specific treatment.

Question 7

how much should i take the biotin 500mg?

Accepted Answer

Too much/toxic?: Daily requirement of biotin is 30 micrograms and is readily available in a well balanced diet.
High doses as much as 2to10 mgm has been recommended by some for hair loss and nail growth
500mgm is very high dose and can be toxic.

Question 8

is taking biotin 10, 000 mcg considered safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but............: Maybe overkill without side-effects. Most experts recommend 5000-7500mcg. Will help with hair and prevent hangnails!

Question 9

what can happen if you take too much biotin like 10, 000?

Accepted Answer

No adverse effects: Biotin is a substance that you cannot reasonably overdose on.

Question 10

if you are 16  is it ok for you to take maximum strength biotin 10,000?

Accepted Answer

Hair is protein: Biotin is not going to fix the problem.  I am going to assume your issue is your hair. Are you getting at least 100 grams of protein per day in your diet?

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I am currently on abilify for depression. i took two tylenol (acetaminophen) earlier for headache. is it okay for me to take biotin? thanks

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I accidently took 2 10, 000 mcg of biotin with keratin thinking it was tylenol (acetaminophen) and im 34 weeks pregnant. my baby seems fine and is still very active ?

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What amount of biotin should i take?

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How much biotin is recommended daily?

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Is taking 10, 000 mcg of biotin safe?

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Taking 5000 mg of biotin is it healthy?

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How much should i take the biotin 500mg?

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Is taking biotin 10, 000 mcg considered safe?

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What can happen if you take too much biotin like 10, 000?

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If you are 16 is it ok for you to take maximum strength biotin 10,000?

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