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Should teenagers take biotin?
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No, it is not needed: Biotin is present in a wide variety of food. Deficiencies are rare. Consider discussing with your primary care doctor supplementing if: 1. Your child/ teen consumes raw eggs (raw egg white contains avidin, a substance that antagonizes biotin). 2. Your child/teen is taking valproic acid (a medication used primarily to treat seizures). 3. Is on IV nutrition (tpn).
Answered 6/25/2015
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