Biotin

    January 2019 in “ Elsevier eBooks
    Amitava Dasgupta
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    TLDR Biotin supplements are unnecessary for most people but may help with certain conditions like biotin deficiency, brittle nails, and some hair loss.
    The document from 2019 reviews the role of biotin in various health conditions and its use as a supplement. It notes that while the average daily intake of biotin is sufficient in Western populations, supplements are popular for promoting hair, skin, and nail health, despite a lack of evidence for their efficacy in individuals without a deficiency. Biotin may be beneficial for those with biotin deficiency, brittle nail syndrome, or uncombable hair syndrome, and one study found that 189 out of 503 women with hair loss had biotin deficiency. High-dose biotin supplements can interfere with certain lab tests. Biotin has shown potential benefits for glucose control in type 2 diabetes, lipid profile improvement, and symptoms of multiple sclerosis, but more research is needed. In one case, a patient with valproate-induced hair loss saw complete regrowth after taking biotin, and another study showed improved nail thickness with biotin supplementation. Biotin is generally safe, but its supplementation is only necessary for those with a deficiency or specific medical conditions.
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