Question 1

how much and for how long should i take biotin, selenium and zink for hair loss/damage due to previously taking depakote?

Accepted Answer

Nutrition: Depakote and other similar medications can deplete B vitamins and other nutrients.  These can be measured in lab tests to determine if supplements are effective.  
Hair loss can also occur to hormonal imbalance, heavy metal toxicity and thyroid conditions.

Question 2

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 3

biotin zinc and selenium for hair loss. is this a good idea?

Accepted Answer

SURE: It is a good idea, if you feel good taking it and improving your outlook.

Question 4

is 1mg of biotin a lot?

Accepted Answer

Biotin: Biotin is vitamin b7, and is water-soluble.  It most often comes in "mcg" doses -- there are 1000 mcg in 1 mg.  Deficiencies are rare, as daily needs are small (around 50 mcg/day in adults) and it's abundant in food.  Long-term antiseizure meds or antibiotics, intestinal malabsorption, & eating raw egg whites can lead to biotin deficiency.  If you have one of these issues, 1mg is okay.

Question 5

is 10000 mcg biotin too much?

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

should teenagers take biotin?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not needed: Biotin is present in a wide variety of food. Deficiencies are rare.
Consider discussing with your primary care doctor supplementing if:
1. Your child/ teen consumes raw eggs (raw egg white contains avidin, a substance that antagonizes biotin).
2. Your child/teen is taking valproic acid (a medication used primarily to treat seizures).
3. Is on IV nutrition (tpn).

Question 7

is 300 mcg of biotin too much?

Accepted Answer

No it is not too muc: No it is not too much.Daily requirement is 30 microgram per day, which is readily available in food supply.It is used as much as 8000 to 10000 micrograms dose for hair loss prevention and growth.300 micrograms is not too much accordingly.

Question 8

3000 mcg to biotin, is too much?

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 9

is 10, 000 mcg of biotin too much?

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 10

whats the pros and cons of biotin?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin H/B7: Biotin vitamin b7 or vitamin h is an essential vitamin
daily requirement is 30microgram of biotin, which is readily available in well balanced diet containing egg yolk, cheddar cheese, pork, liver, salmon, whole wheat bread.And normal bacteria in the small bowell also synthesise biotin
deficiency of biotin can cause hair loss and brittle nails and may require supplements 2to10mgm daily.

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