Question 1

can biotin help in weight loss?

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Not by itself: Weight loss is a complex situation and requires medical consultation.  Biotin by itself will not help in losing weight.

Question 2

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 3

i was wondering does the vitamin biotin make you lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Not at all: No change in weight with VitB7=Biotin

Question 4

does biotin make some women lose weight?

Accepted Answer

No: If you don't have a biotin deficiency, which is very uncommon, taking a biotin supplement will do nothing for you. Biotin is needed for normal metabolism but it will not improve it if there is no deficiency. As it is water soluble, the body will not even store it so it offers no long-term benefit. It plays no role in weight loss in the absence of deficiency so adding more doesn't help.

Question 5

does biotin or any other vitamin supplement help you lose weight?

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No: No, at least not in and of itself.  There is no one pill or supplement that will help you lose weight.  It all boils down to exercising regularly and eating a healthy diet.  However, the use of biotin and probiotics is helpful for maintaining a healthy bowel; many have found that this helps to lose weight when combined with a healthy diet and exercise; but again, there is no "magic pill.".

Question 6

is it okay to take biotin and green coffee bean extract together? my two main goals are to grow my hair longer(biotin) and lose weight(green coffee).

Accepted Answer

Fraud: I am sorry to inform you that 'green coffee bean extract' is a fake or fraudulent product that will in no way lead to true or lasting weight loss. Please do not waste your money or use this as another delay in the true work you can and need to do to lose weight.

Question 7

biotin or selenium for hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Biotin has been reco: Biotin has been recommended by some dermatologists and alternate medicine practitioners.As it is shown that biotin deficiency can cause hair loss.It can be tried with a dose of 2to 10 mgm per day, to stop the shortage and prevent hair loss
selenium in excess can cause hair loss.

Question 8

i wanted to know if biotin helps in stopping hair loss?

Accepted Answer

Hair loss and biotin: If you are low in this vitamin it will help but you need to know the cause of your hair loss.  There are multiple cause and finding the cause is the first step to treatment.

Question 9

when taking biotin for hair loss how much mgs is suggested?

Accepted Answer

2 to 10 mgm: Recommended dose is 2 to 10 mgm per day by alternative medicine doctors and some dermatologists.

Question 10

sir how will reduce the hair loss. biotin is usefull one?

Accepted Answer

Male hair loss: It  is usually genetic . Minoxidil 5% twice a day  is the treatment of choice . Takes 4-5 months to be effective . Once started , must be continued , if stopped , hair loss will start again .
Biotin may help .
 Shampoos for hair loss &amp; regrowth , once started , must be continued .
Fenasteride 5 Mg 1/4 tab daily works by blocking DHE .( Dihydrotestosterone ) 
May cause Temp reduction in Libido .

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