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I take ferrous fumarate 300(100)mg everday, once a day, since sep 23, 2013. i have brittle hair and want to take biotin(35mcg). will this clash?
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Do not take biotin: There is no evidence that biotin in will help your hair.
Answered 2/7/2014
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