Which biotin supplement and how much?

[maryb]

I completely missed this when I was looking at a list of things advised by a naturopath. So I need to order some.

I notice some people say take very small doses to start with - how small? can anyone recommend a particular brand? thanks

 

[brenda]

@maryb

I just received mine in the post this morning. It is Swanson 5mg and has rice flour and gelatin as fillers. I took about 1.5mg straight away. I am sure that I am very deficient.

 

[maryb]

@brenda
thanks - I just thought I'd read somewhere saying start at 500mcg and work up? maybe someone will help?
Is it tablets or capsules?
good luck with it - hope you tolerate it

 

[brenda]

@brenda
thanks - I just thought I'd read somewhere saying start at 500mcg and work up? maybe someone will help?
Is it tablets or capsules?
good luck with it - hope you tolerate it

It is capsules. I probably took too much

 

[maryb]

@brenda
just wondering how you're getting on with the biotin supplement?

 

[brenda]

@maryb

I lowered the dose to a speck and l slept better and feel like it is good for me . Skin is the same but may be less hair loss.

 

[maryb]

@brenda
so how much do you reckon a speck is - I'm calling at the chemist tomorrow that stocks solgar- they do a 300mcg one.
do you take anything for sleep normally?

 

[brenda]

@brenda
so how much do you reckon a speck is - I'm calling at the chemist tomorrow that stocks solgar- they do a 300mcg one.
do you take anything for sleep normally?

About 300mcgl think. I don't take anything for sleep but b2 seems to help me if l remember to take it.

 

[maryb]

@brenda
thanks