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Im taking 5000mcg of biotin daily found out im pregnant at 3wks and 4days, can this harm my little one and should i stop taking them or continue?

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Continue-good 4 you!: Not only is biotin perfectly safe to take in pregnancy, it is common;y deficient & may prevent birth defects. It is also likely to prevent elevated blood sugar (gestational diabetes). See http://www.Bastyrcenter.Org/content/view/609/ ps- congratulations!

Answered 12/10/2013

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