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Can i take biotin for hair growth and what are some of the side effects?
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Can you v should you: Can you take biotin for hair growth? Sure, you can try it. But should you? There's no 3rd part oversight regarding quality of manufacturing so you may or may not be getting what you think. Luckily, there are no reported side effects in doses up to 10mg per day (http://www.Drugs.Com/sfx/biotin-side-effects.Html).
Answered 11/11/2013
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Recommended by some: Biotin role in promoting hair growth is controversial.It is known that biotin deficiency can sometime lead to alopecia(hair loss)that is why some dermatologists and doctors practicing alternate medicine recommend high doses of biotin for hair loss.Recommended dose is 8to10 mgm a day.It is considered a safe supplement.Other food sources are egg yolk, liver, whole grain, brewers yeast, rice , milk;vegies.
Answered 9/28/2016
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