Biotin Hair Growth 101

How about Biotin and side effects?

biotinhairgrowth101 — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:29:41 +0000

Well, in a nutshell, after having shared some Biotin hair growth tips, here is what I have found on the subject of side effects:

no significant reported side effects for taking daily oral supplements of Biotin caps or tablets
some report that their nail grew stronger and / or faster
a fair number report that their hair grew thicker and healthier (better looking)
very few report unwanted body and facial hair (less than 6% of those questioned in a blackhairmedia forum poll)

It all drills down to how your own particular body processes the Biotin, so unless you try you will not know how fast your hair growth increases, nor whether you will see any of the additional effects mentioned above. Make sure you get the advice of a physician before taking any significant dose of Biotin supplement.

Other Biotin Hair Growth Facts…

biotinhairgrowth101 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 21:22:41 +0000

While there are different opinions out there, a very large number of people report that Biotin helps their natural hair grow faster and stronger (thicker). Although Biotin is created from yeast and bacteria, and naturally produced by our bodies, increasing our natural Biotin level stimulates the creation and growth of hair and new skin cells, making them healthier and more abundant. This is another Biotin hair growth fact.

Another Biotin Hair Growth Myth…

biotinhairgrowth101 — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:20:21 +0000

Biotin hair growth myth: “taking 10,000 mcg of Biotin supplements daily is going to grow your hair 4 times faster and stronger than if you take 2,500 mcg daily!” The relationship between hair growth and the amount of biotin supplements you take is NOT linear, nor can there be a mathematical equation. Different bodies react differently to various doses of Biotin, many factors influence this: your own metabolism, your own lifestyle, diet, level of activity, other complimentary supplements and vitamins, …etc.

Biotin Hair Growth and Supplement Doses?

biotinhairgrowth101 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:15:01 +0000

Biotin hair growth tip: initially I would use a 1500 mcg to 3000 mcg daily dose of Biotin supplements for 2 weeks, making sure to drink a lot of water, and split the intake between breakfast and supper. Make sure you take them while you’re eating. Depending on how your body processes the supplements, you can gradually increase the dose to 5000 mcg daily.

Biotin Hair Growth 101: What is Biotin Anyway?

biotinhairgrowth101 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 21:10:24 +0000

Biotin hair growth: Biotin, is also known as vitamin H or B₇. It is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin . Usually, Biotin supplements are recommended for people with deficiencies in this vitamin to counteract hair loss. Many people also take an increased dose of the supplement to increase their hair growth rate, which effects can vary from one person to the other depending on several metabolism factors.