Biotin - how much?

paulrap
on 9/7/11 10:46 pm

I started taking Biotin yesterday to prepare for the hairloss. I know it will happen as it has happened with every surgery and weightloss I have had. I have never tried the Biotin so thought I would give it a shot this time - Bypass surgery is 9/26. Just wondered how much others were taking.

Hope your day is great!

Paula

Banded 1/22/2009 Revision to RNY 9/26/11

sarinajean
on 9/8/11 1:06 am - MA

RNY on 05/02/11

I take 5000mcg a day and my nut said it was fine.

Cicerogirl, The PhD
Version
on 9/8/11 1:08 am - OH

RNY on 08/27/07

There is no standard dose... I have heard of people taking everything from 500 to 7500 units per day! A typical dose seems to be 1500-2000, though. Be warned that taking too much -- or taking any at all for some people -- may cause excess facial hair growth, though (and the additional facial hair is permanent).

Lora

14 years out; 190 pounds lost, 165 pound loss maintained

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