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A member asked:

I'm breastfeeding can i take biotin ? if yes how much do i take and how many can i take a day?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure but why? : Biotin supplements have not been proven do to anything. Save your money fir your new baby's college fund.

Dr Higginbotham agreed

Answered 8/31/2016

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