Biotin

Are any of you taking this for hair loss? I got some today and I am just wondering if it should be taken daily, weekly? The nurse practioner at my surgeon's office recommended it but didn't mention how often to take it.

What does it recommend on the bottle? My pre-natal vitamin (no I'm not pregnant...) has Biotin so I haven't bought any additional. I have friends who are on Atkins and they take it and are very pleased with the results. I'm two months out and haven't lost one hair from this surgery...but it may be a little early yet. Let us know what you find out!

I was told to take 5mg daily(1/day)...I just started a couple of weeks ago. So far so good.

My doctor started my on it prior to surgery. I am REALLY dreading any hair loss so I am taking every precaution...Biotin, Selenium, pre-natal vitamins, using Nioxin hair products, etc. So far, so good! My fingernails are longer and stronger than they have ever been, too. L Y N N 298/236/150

I just started taking Biotin recently (5mg daily) cause I started to notice my hair getting thinner on top. OYE!! My luck it's due to aging not surgery.LOL.

I take Hair skin and nails from GNC, which has large amounts of biotin. I take it daily. My hair and nails have never been in such good shape!! Joy -44 lbs

The vitamins I take have biotin in them, but I've been considering the hair, skin, nails from GNC. I'm 12 weeks out and have just this week started noticing a lot on hair in my bathroom This is actually my 4th major surgery and each time I've had hair loss around 3 months out, so I just resolved to the fact it would happen... Karla 215/168/135???

Biotin is not only used in the treatment of balding and for hari and nail health, but it is also a metobolic enzyme which aids in the digestion of Protein, Carbs, and Fat !! It is best, as a post op, to take 5000mcgs per day. I currently take 10,000 mcgs a day because of hair thinning and the fact that I am ingesting 100-120 grams of protein per day. Biotin can be purchased at Vitamin Shoppe in the 5000mcg strength. VAL