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    Default Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    I've noticed a huge discrepancy in the amount of biotin added to regular vitamins as well as hair vitamins...anything from 500 micrograms (mcg) to 5 milligrams (mg).

    I would love to hear people's experiences with how big a dose they needed in order to reap the benefits of biotin's growth-enhancing reputation.

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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    I take one 5000 mcg everynight. I read that that is the best max dosage

    I take a lot of vitamins and because I dont measure my hair, it is hard to tell the difference it has made, but I am averaging around 3/4 - 1 " a month which I think its pretty good!
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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    I'm sure it depends a lot on the person and their particular needs. I take a 5mg capsule in addition to whatever is in my prenatals (800mcg I think). It's water soluable so whatever your body doesn't need gets flushed. I'm planning on measuring in a couple of weeks to see if there is any significant improvment. If nothing else, hopefully it will contribute to healthy hair!
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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    I have been taking 5 mg per day(spaced out 2 mg in am and 3 mg in pm) for several months and it has helped me go from a 1/4 inch per month to:

    August-1/2 inch growth
    September- 1 inch growth (but trimmed 1/2 inch to even out hemline)
    October-already have grown a 1/2 inch these 2 week into the month(measured this am)

    Hope that helps:-)

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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    5000 mcg = 5 mg

    I take 2 5000 mcg per day used to take more but started having BAD breakouts

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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    I take a hair vitamin with 3mg of biotin, plus I take an additional 2 tablets that equal 2mg. I can't tell if it's a combination of hair vitamins and other supplements or if it's just the biotin that has caused an increase of growth. I just hope it continues, I've had 2 good months so far.

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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    thanks everyone, that does help.
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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    i started taking it 52 days ago. I can't tell that it's done anything for me to slow down my shedding but I do notice that it makes my scalp get oily faster. I was taking 5mg every morning and then went to half in the morning and half in the evening.

    Anybody care to share how long it was before you noticed a difference? In a week, it will have been two months for me. Do I need to give it a full three months to tell?

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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    Ambychelle, I'm not certain, but I think at least 3 months should be enough time

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    Default Re: Biotin Dosage--how much does it take?

    I take 1000 mcg per day. The bottle says that is 333% of the RDA, so I just stick to that. Not sure what is contributing, but my hair is definitly getting thicker and the growth is good! No skin breakouts, either - if anything, it's better, too.

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