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Hi im taking floradix &vit b12 to cure anemia caused by low nutrition(doc prescribed)along with im taking biotin 5000mcg for shiny hair is that safe?

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

A large dose!: Biotin, also known as vitamin H, is part of B complex vitamins. It is best to take B vitamins together as they may act as cofactors for each other. There are no reported safety concerns about biotin taken with your other supplements, but 5000 mcg is a very large dose; the recommended daily requirement is only 30 mcg! At a minimum, cut it WAY BACK!

Answered 1/19/2015

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