A person can consume biotin naturally in the foods they eat, or they can take a daily biotin supplement if they have a biotin deficiency. What is biotin good for? Piraccini BM, Berardesca E, Fabbrocini G, Micali G, Tosti A. Biotin: overview of the treatment of diseases of cutaneous appendages and of hyperseborrhea. G Ital Dermatol Venereol. 2019;154(5):557-566. doi:10.23736/S0392-0488.19.06434-4 We put your questions to Nutritional Therapist Eve Kalinik and award-winning Hairdresser Adam Reed. Whatever your biotin queries, we've got them answered. Gehrig KA, Dinulos JG. Acrodermatitis due to nutritional deficiency. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2010;22(1):107-112. doi:10.1097/MOP.0b013e328335107f

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Lipner SR, Scher RK. Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?. J Dermatolog Treat. 2018;29(4):411-414. doi:10.1080/09546634.2017.1395799 The NHS advises: 'If you take biotin supplements, do not take too much as this might be harmful. Taking 0.9mg or less a day of biotin in supplements is unlikely to cause any harm.' What foods are high in biotin? But there's something else that's really important to keep in mind. "Taking biotin supplements might interfere with the results of many different lab tests that test the blood," Warren says. The FDA specifically warned about this in 2017, releasing a safety communication that states that biotin can "significantly interfere with certain lab tests and cause incorrect test results which may go undetected." The FDA reports that they've seen an increase in the number of "adverse events" that have been reported due to incorrect test results from biotin, including one death. That's why it's so important to let your doctor know in advance if you're taking biotin (or any supplements), Warren says.Greenfield Nutritions offers a convenient gummy format for those seeking Halal Gummies Hair, Skin, and Nail Vitamins. Our product is dairy free and fortified with biotin to help support healthy hair growth, strong nails, and vibrant skin! Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin of the vitamin B family, also known as vitamin B7 or H. Your body needs it to process nutrients into energy and maintain a healthy nervous system. It also plays an important role in healthy hair, skin, and nails. Hair loss, brittle nails, and rashes are signs of biotin deficiency, which can occur due to genetics, poor diet, alcoholism, or pregnancy. Patel DP, Swink SM, Castelo-Soccio L. A review of the use of biotin for hair loss. Skin Appendage Disord. 2017;3(3):166-169. doi:10.1159/000462981