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I am taking biotin 7500mcg for a month now and i feel i am getting fatter. is this common? or is it me that eating to much?
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Not Biotin: this is just a supplement and should not cause weight gain. Diet, fiber, small frequent feedings, mixed burst interval high and low impact aerobics,walking, biking jogging, free weights, a good daily multivitamin.-Good luck
Answered 4/26/2016
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