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Is 300 mcg of biotin too much?

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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.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 4/25/2018

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I just bought biotin 300 mcg including 100 tablets. But i heard it reccomended taking 3000 mcg a day which means 10 a day for me.. Is that dangerous?

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