If you are interested in buying a biotin supplement, be sure to speak first with your doctor to make sure that it is sure for your individual health needs.
“Before buying a supplement for a specific reason, such as lightening hair or brittle nails, it is important to exclude the potential underlying causes of your symptoms,” explains Kubala. “There are a number of common medical conditions that can affect the health of hair, nails and skin, including hypothyroidism and ironing anemia,” she adds.
If your health care provider has suggested a biotin supplement, here is how to make a smart and safe purchase.
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You can find biotin as an autonomous supplement or in multivitamin and B-Complex formulas. The advantage of B-Complex formulas, says Kubala, is that they include other B vitamins more likely to be low in your diet, such as B12. “It is more judicious to take a multi-user product than a biotin supplement only,” she says.
“I also recommend that patients are looking for supplements that include other nutrients to support hair such as zinc, vitamin D, iron (if they are deficient) and Saw Palmetto,” adds Kopelman.
The FDA does not approve of the supplements for safety or efficiency. Talk to your doctor if you are suitable and see the label approval for USP, NSF or Consumerlab.com. This means that the product has undergone third -party tests for quality and purity.
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