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My daughter is 14 and wants to start taking biotin . she bought a 300 mcg biotin bottle but i don't know if it recommended she take them. is it ok?
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OK: But not necessary. Biotin deficiency is very rare. A big waste of money. Just eat a regular diet.
Answered 1/24/2015
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