💅 Vitamins · Moderate evidence

Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Hair · nails · skin · metabolism. People take it for:

  • Hair growth and thickness
  • Nail strength
  • Skin health
  • Fat and glucose metabolism
  • Supports ketogenic diet adaptation

Why it works

Biotin is essential for fatty acid synthesis, glucose metabolism, and keratin production. Widely used for hair and nail health, with modest but real evidence for deficiency-related hair loss.

Your Today

Morning

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How to take Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Best time to take

Morning with or without food

Suggested dose

1,000–5,000mcg daily for hair/nail support; 30mcg is the basic daily requirement

Side effects and risks

  • Very safe — water soluble
  • May interfere with certain lab tests (thyroid, troponin) — inform your doctor
  • Rarely causes acne at high doses
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