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Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Also sold as Biotin

Deficiency is rare. Its real problem is that it corrupts blood test results.

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Evidence strength

35/100Limited
WEAKLIMITEDMODERATESTRONGVERY STRONG

What the evidence supports: correcting deficiency; hair and nail claims lack support in non-deficient people.

This scores how well-supported the claim above is — not how much benefit you personally would get. A high score on a narrow claim does not extend to everything the product is marketed for.

How long to take it

Short courses. Evidence for hair and nail benefit in people who aren't deficient is weak.

Who it's actually for

Documented deficiency, and some pregnancy-related needs.

Safe upper limit

Unverified
None established
Not toxic, but high-dose biotin distorts thyroid and cardiac troponin lab assays — it has caused missed heart attacks.
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Interactions to know about

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Practical notes

  • Stop biotin at least two days before any blood test and tell the lab you take it.