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Bülow Pedersen I, Laurberg P. Biochemical Hyperthyroidism in a Newborn Baby Caused by Assay Interaction from Biotin Intake. Eur Thyroid J 2016;5(3):212-15. View abstract. Together with other B vitamins, biotin also supports normal psychological and nervous system function 7 by helping to maintain neurons in the brain. Future studies are needed to determine whether biotin supplements might improve hair, nail, and skin health, especially among healthy individuals. Health Risks from Excessive Biotin It’s a very busy and often underlooked vitamin! Biotin has multiple important functions in the body, including: 3

FDA advises health care providers to ask their patients about any supplements they may be taking that contain biotin and to consider biotin interference as a possible source of error if laboratory test results do not match the clinical presentation of the patient [ 32]. Interactions with Medications Albarracin C, Fuqua B, Evans JL, Goldfine ID. Chromium picolinate and biotin combination improves glucose metabolism in treated, uncontrolled overweight to obese patients with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab Res Rev 2008;24:41-51. View abstract. Chronic exposure to alcohol inhibits the absorption of biotin [ 21]. Plasma biotin concentrations are low in 15% of people with chronic alcoholism [ 12]. Pregnant and breastfeeding women Eggs and some organ meats are good sources of biotin; many nuts, seeds, seafood, and lean meats contain biotin. Well, studies have found that biotin can improve the keratin infrastructure within our bodies. How this actually happens, and how biotin helps hair and skin health, is still very much a mystery.Camacho FM, Garcia-Hernandez MJ. Zinc aspartate, biotin, and clobetasol propionate in the treatment of alopecia areata in childhood. Pediatr Dermatol 1999;16:336-8. View abstract. Li D, Ferguson A, Cervinski MA, Lynch KL, Kyle PB. AACC Guidance Document on Biotin Interference in Laboratory Tests. J Appl Lab Med. 2020;5(3):575-587. View abstract. Narisawa, K. [Molecular basis of vitamin-responsive inborn errors of metabolism]. Nippon Rinsho 1999;57(10):2301-2306. View abstract.

Remember, however, that biotin may interfere with lab testing results. Biotin supplements may also interfere with anticonvulsant medications, so make sure to speak with a healthcare professional before taking biotin if you’re on an anticonvulsant ( 1). How to tell if you need more biotin? Wallace, J. C., Jitrapakdee, S., and Chapman-Smith, A. Pyruvate carboxylase. Int J Biochem.Cell Biol. 1998;30(1):1-5. View abstract. Zempleni, J., Hassan, Y. I., and Wijeratne, S. S. Biotin and biotinidase deficiency. Expert.Rev.Endocrinol.Metab 11-1-2008;3(6):715-724. View abstract.The following groups are among those most likely to have inadequate biotin status. Individuals with biotinidase deficiency So don’t assume taking biotin supplements will cure hair, skin or nail problems. “If you notice sudden changes in your hair, skin or nails, see your provider,” says Barth. “Don’t self-treat with biotin supplements without knowing the cause.” How much biotin do you need? Ozand, P. T., Gascon, G. G., Al Essa, M., Joshi, S., Al Jishi, E., Bakheet, S., Al Watban, J., Al Kawi, M. Z., and Dabbagh, O. Biotin-responsive basal ganglia disease: a novel entity. Brain 1998;121 ( Pt 7):1267-1279. View abstract. A lot of people who are looking for biotin supplements to help support their hair health – is that you?

Krause KH, Berlit P, Bonjour JP. Impaired biotin status in anticonvulsant therapy. Ann Neurol 1982;12:485-6. [ PubMed abstract] Call your doctor if the condition you are treating with biotin does not improve, or if it gets worse while using this product.Li D, Rooney MR, Burmeister LA, Basta NE, Lutsey PL. Trends in Daily Use of Biotin Supplements Among US Adults, 1999-2016. JAMA. 2020 Aug 11;324(6):605-7. Biotin deficiency is very rare because it is found in so many foods. If it does occur, symptoms include: 12

Tell your doctor, pharmacist, and other health care providers about any dietary supplements and prescription or over-the-counter medicines you take. They can tell you if the dietary supplements might interact with your medicines or laboratory tests, or if the medicines might interfere with how your body absorbs, uses, or breaks down nutrients such as biotin. Biotin and healthful eating Trambas CM, Sikaris KA, Lu ZX. A caution regarding high-dose biotin therapy: misdiagnosis of hyperthyroidism in euthyroid patients. Med J Aust. 2016;205(4):192. View abstract. Supporting energy metabolism – biotin helps to convert the proteins, fats and carbs from our food into energy. Taking a supplement is an easy and convenient way to get your daily dose (we need it every day as it is water-solubleYou can also take biotin in supplement form too, and the recommended intake for adults is between 30 and 100 micrograms (mcg) a day. Spencer RP and Brody KR. Biotin transport by small intestine of rat, hamster, and other species. Am J Physiol. 1964 Mar;206:653-7. View abstract.