Biotin

[velocitysc43]

I just picked up some Biotin today. The dosage on the bottle says take 500 mcg per day but I've read somewhere you may take more. For those of you who take Biotin what dosage do you take? Also how long after you started taking it did you notice it's effectiveness? Thanks!

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[focusthief]

is it Biotin week or something?

[everywastedkiss]

I take 3,000mcg. Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin, which means you can take as much as you want and your body will just get rid of the excess through urination. :) My tablets are 1,000mcg a piece and I take 3 a day.

I noticed a difference in my hair growth/nails in about a month and a half, but I am also taking Folic Acid and MSM, so I don't know exactly what caused it as they are all pretty good for hair/nails. :X I'm assuming that's what you're taking it for? If so, I'd definitely suggest MSM. I take it because it helps alleviate some of my arthritic pain (and yes, I'm only 20 years old, haha), but I've heard from many sources, as well as my own experience, that it does a lot for your hair.

hth!

[velocitysc43]

Thank you for the info! Yes, I'm taking it for hair & nails. I've also read that it might help boost your metabolism & energy as well. I'll look into MSM too.

[bikini_killl]

arthritis at 20 isn't weird really. I have it too and I'm 30 : (

[rainefayce]

My bottle says take one tablet a day.
Are there ANY side effects of taking that many?

[but_i_digress]

completely off topic, but is that you in your userpic? if so, what color have you dyed your hair? it's lovely. ^_^

[velocitysc43]

Thank you! I used Garnier Nutrisse in deep burgundy #42.

[steph_mc]

I have taken 5,000 mcg and noticed my hair and nails growing faster after a couple of weeks. :)

[xcrypticsugarx]

I use 5000 mcg and my hair stylist is amazed everytime i go in to see her at how fast my hair grows!