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A member asked:

My doctor recommended 5000 biotin daily is this too much?

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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

5000 mcg: 5000 micrograms of biotin is appropriate for most.

Dr Kuitems and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2021

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