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Is taking biotin 10, 000 mcg supplement harmful or will i still benefit from it. also how much chromium should i take to benefit from it?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

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Not harmful, depends: Biotin is very safe; there is no known toxic dose. Biotin combined with 600 mcg of chromium picolinate significantly reduces blood sugar in those with type 2 diabetes, but if you don't have diabetes you may not have any particular benefits. See http://lpi.Oregonstate.Edu/infocenter/vitamins/biotin/.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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A member asked:

Is taking biotin 10, 000 mcg supplement harmful or will i still benefit from it. also how much chromium should i take to benefit from it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Randy Baker answered

Dr Pappas and 3 doctors agreed

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