Question 1

does biotin cause weight gain or weight loss at 5,000 mcg twice a day?

Accepted Answer

Neither: 5000 mcg sounds like a huge dose but it is just 5 mg and is very safe and non-toxic. Biotin plays an important role in metabolism so some claim it can help lose weight, but I know of no evidence it causes weight gain or loss (it might help if one is deficient but deficiency is rare). It may help lower blood sugar a bit.
See http://altmedicine.about.com/cs/herbsvitaminsa1/a/Biotin.htm

Question 2

can biotin cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Haven't heard of it: Haven't heard of biotin causing weight gain. Haven't heard of any of the common over-the-counter vitamins causing weight gain.

Question 3

can excess biotin cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

No.: Biotin does not cause weight gain!  that is unless you are seriously deficient!

Question 4

what can cause weight gain while taking lithium?

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A number of things: Generally, lithium itself is not associated with weight gain.  It could be another medication, indirect effects of the lithium on the thyroid, or a change in eating patterns from the mental illness that the lithium is treating.  Please consult your MD.

Question 5

does apri cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: In general birth control pills do not cause either weight loss or weight gain.  However, a small number of women may experience weight changes when they start the pill.  If it continues after you have been on the pill for a month or two you may want to change to a different pill.

Question 6

can codeine cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Very rare.: Not much more to say.  All medications have side effects but weight gain is listed as very rare for codeine.  If you experience weight gain with no other changes is medications or lifestyle then this may be a side effect and should be discussed with you physician.

Question 7

can appeton cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Studies show yes.: No person experience with appleton but studies prove for it to be effective in weight gain.

Question 8

can threptin cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Threptin: Threptin micromix powder does not list weight gain as a side effect. Eating threptin biscuits could contribute to weight gain.

Question 9

can estrogel cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Not normally: Estrogen gel is usually low dose a minimally absorbed so it should not cause weight gain the way an estrogen tablet would.

Question 10

do maca root cause weight gain?

Accepted Answer

Maca Root effects: Maca is a plant that grows in central Peru in the Andes mountains.

Maca root contains fatty acids and amino acids. However, there is not enough evidence that it causes weight gain..

Patients with thyroid conditions should avoid Maca because glucosinolates taken in excess and combined with a low-iodine diet can cause goiter.

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