Biotin.. Discussion and Reviews from our members!! - Page 6

smileyface · 10-08-2007, 06:12 PM

Hi everyone. Just putting in my 2 cents also. After 2 weeks on the biotin, I too noticed that my hair was getting thicker. I will keep on as long as possible. I try to take 5000 mcgs too. A great product for me !!

Deanna

Toey2 · 10-09-2007, 12:46 PM

Day 5 here....

Major change in the hair growth. I just cut my hair real short about 3 weeks ago and I've already had to trim it because it's getting too close to my shoulders.
And my leg hair too...

I shaved on Sunday and it already looks like I haven't shaved for two weeks. :blush::blush:

~mina~ · 10-10-2007, 10:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rhlong

Just curious. Do you think it taking Biotin even without hairloss is good for you? I was thinking about doing it as a preventative measure. My hair is already thin and during one period of my life I experienced hair loss as a result of severe stress. It has since grown back. I have about a 100lbs to lose in the next year so I am sure I will experience hair loss again.

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Is it safe taking 2 a day(5000mcg)I could not remember if i took one this morning.And don't want to take another one just in case i did take it.(not that i want 2 everday just in times like this when i cant remember)TIA!

yes and yes! everything Ive read says there are no known side effects to biotin.. you just excrete what you dont use

biotin is awesome for hair and nails but did you know it is being touted for WEIGHT LOSS? biotin apparently helps our metabolism

especially with metabolizing carbs. supposedly Biotin improves the efficiency of insulin action..

I think I have a post on it somewhere in these forums..

scrappychik · 10-10-2007, 10:12 AM

I just wanted to share that I have been using the Jasons Shampoo & Condtioner and my hair seems softer and I havent been losing much hair at all.

I used to always have strands coming out in the shower and i would find them on my shoulders, on my clothes etc(like I was shedding). NOW I only find a strand or two. Ive been taking the 5000mcg Biotin capsules for several months too. I hope it helps all of those still struggling with hair thinning/loss.

2kidzlater · 10-11-2007, 12:00 PM

hi, just wanted to say I've been using Natures Bounty Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg daily for about a month and my nails look GREAT

My hair seems to be growing faster too. just thhought I would share

Trents · 10-13-2007, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ~mina~

yes and yes! everything Ive read says there are no known side effects to biotin.. you just excrete what you dont use

biotin is awesome for hair and nails but did you know it is being touted for WEIGHT LOSS? biotin apparently helps our metabolism

especially with metabolizing carbs. supposedly Biotin improves the efficiency of insulin action..

I think I have a post on it somewhere in these forums..

thanks MIna

Trents · 10-13-2007, 10:09 AM

I've been taking this for 16 days and have to clip my nails every 2 days(I love it my skin is so soft and nail are shiny).

Deeda · 10-15-2007, 10:20 AM

Hey girls! I have been using the biotin shampoo/conditioner and taking the lozenges for a few weeks now. I do think my leg hair/eyebrows are growing in quicker. It's hard to say anything about my nails as I just got my acrylic taken off after years of having them. I don't know for sure about the hair on my head BUT I colored my hair last night and usually I have clumps of hair coming out when I rinse and I barely had anything come out. I was excited

mycattaz · 10-16-2007, 07:37 AM

I wish there was some difference in my nails.. they still break way to easy.... as far as my hair its so much better

A friend of mine, who I recommend Biotin to show me the hair growth she has had since starting Biotin about 6 weeks ago, its over a inch.... she is so happy and passing the word around....

KOO · 10-17-2007, 09:14 PM

I finally got around to ordering my powdered biotin. I cannot swallow pills so ordered this to try adding to my nightly shakes. Can't wait to see if it helps. Getting really upsetting to see so much hair fall out when I brush and wash it.

mycattaz · 10-18-2007, 05:17 AM

Koo alot of people start noticing a difference in texture pretty soon after taking it..... I notice hair growth within a few weeks.... wishing you the best

CurlsNCuffs · 10-24-2007, 06:58 AM

How's everyone doing with this?

Results?

How much do you take?

aim in Fla*working · 10-24-2007, 07:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2kidzlater

hi, just wanted to say I've been using Natures Bounty Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg daily for about a month and my nails look GREAT

My hair seems to be growing faster too. just thhought I would share

so you take 5000 mcg a day or 2 making it 10000 total

CurlsNCuffs · 10-24-2007, 08:48 AM

I'm not 2kidsl....

But, I'm taking 5000 mcg one a day - for about 2 weeks now - haven't noticed much of a difference - wondering if I need to up it to 2.

janamonkey · 10-24-2007, 09:16 AM

I've been taking 5000mcg of biotin off and on for the last two months. I have definite hair growth - it seems like half of my hair is shoulder length and the rest is about an inch and sticks straight up.

2BEME · 10-24-2007, 09:26 AM

I have been reading all your comments about hair and nail....my hair is past my waist and gotten SO thin I hate to brush it....started BIOTIN a week ago...hope it works...is 10.000mcg ok to take??? I take 5000mcg now.....how many of you are REALLY getting results??? good luck to us all!....D

aim in Fla*working · 10-24-2007, 07:11 PM

is it 5000 or 10,000 to take??? HElp I just got mine

scrappychik · 10-24-2007, 07:29 PM

I am taking 5000mcg per day

aim in Fla*working · 10-24-2007, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chubbiegrl

I am taking 5000mcg per day

and you have seen a difference in your hair breakage?

scrappychik · 10-24-2007, 07:34 PM

Yes and new growth too! I also started using the Jasons shampoo and conditioner with Biotin(recommended on this thread) and like the results with that so far. Also, my nails have less splitting and breaking. Hope it helps you too

VGrace · 10-24-2007, 09:03 PM

I have been taking Biotin for almost 2 months now,and have been using Jason's Shampoo & cond. for a couple of weeks now,and I have SO much new hair growth.My hair is only slightly falling out still!

learning2love · 10-25-2007, 04:50 AM

I have to admit I would love to use Biotin as the head on my hair is REALLY thin and I lose tons (my partner keeps complaing about it clogging the drains) the problem I have is I suffer from hirsutism (excessive hair growth in females).

I am worried that if I take Biotin it will work against the Spiractin I take to try and reduce the excess hair I have

Any advice?

CurlsNCuffs · 10-25-2007, 05:11 AM

LearningtoLove....how about the shampoo and conditioner for awhile?

CurlsNCuffs · 10-25-2007, 05:12 AM

I decided to up my does - I know take a capsule in the AM and the PM.

I take the 5,000 mcg.

So, actually totally it is only 10mg per day.

aim in Fla*working · 10-25-2007, 05:23 AM

okay curls so you are taking 10000 mcg's....I might try that next month if this does not work. As long as there are no contraindications with anything else i take

CurlsNCuffs · 10-25-2007, 06:09 AM

Aim in Fl....YES.

I take (1) 5,000 mcg in the AM

then

another in the evening.

aim in Fla*working · 10-25-2007, 06:30 AM

I will give it a try

Nothing to lose but....hair.
thansk sweetie

CurlsNCuffs · 10-25-2007, 09:17 AM

You are welcome!

cheri · 10-26-2007, 03:27 PM

Keep us posted on how you are doing with your biotin. I know it helps so many people. If everyone posts how much they take and how its been helping them it could help so many more people.

cheri

j4Christ · 10-28-2007, 05:27 AM

I want to try this too. But, I am a bit worried about my facial hair! Has anyone seen an increase in facial hair? I've been through most of this thread and have read about the leg hair, but how 'bout the facial stuff? Any input is greatly appreciated! I will also post my results!

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10-08-2007, 06:12 PM	#151
smileyface Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 315 Gallery: smileyface Stats: 160/155/130 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 07	Hi everyone. Just putting in my 2 cents also. After 2 weeks on the biotin, I too noticed that my hair was getting thicker. I will keep on as long as possible. I try to take 5000 mcgs too. A great product for me !! Deanna

10-09-2007, 12:46 PM	#152
Toey2 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Soaking up the Saudi Arabian sun! Posts: 170 Gallery: Toey2 Stats: I'm on a scale strike. WOE: With a really big fork Start Date: Every day is a new dawning...	Day 5 here.... Major change in the hair growth. I just cut my hair real short about 3 weeks ago and I've already had to trim it because it's getting too close to my shoulders. And my leg hair too... I shaved on Sunday and it already looks like I haven't shaved for two weeks. :blush::blush:

10-10-2007, 10:12 AM	#154
scrappychik Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,496 Gallery: scrappychik WOE: LC my way & exercise! Start Date: Re-start 12/26/11	I just wanted to share that I have been using the Jasons Shampoo & Condtioner and my hair seems softer and I havent been losing much hair at all. I used to always have strands coming out in the shower and i would find them on my shoulders, on my clothes etc(like I was shedding). NOW I only find a strand or two. Ive been taking the 5000mcg Biotin capsules for several months too. I hope it helps all of those still struggling with hair thinning/loss.

10-11-2007, 12:00 PM	#155
2kidzlater Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: massachusetts Posts: 267 Gallery: 2kidzlater Stats: 170/140/120 5'3 WOE: Atkins-M&E Start Date: Feb.2004	hi, just wanted to say I've been using Natures Bounty Super Potency Biotin 5000 mcg daily for about a month and my nails look GREAT My hair seems to be growing faster too. just thhought I would share

10-13-2007, 10:09 AM	#157
Trents Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 352 Gallery: Trents Stats: 170/145/??? (5'6) WOE: Atkins-OWL Start Date: 3-24-2007	I've been taking this for 16 days and have to clip my nails every 2 days(I love it my skin is so soft and nail are shiny).

10-15-2007, 10:20 AM	#158
Deeda Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jax,FL Posts: 449 Gallery: Deeda Stats: 220/196/160 5'8" WOE: Low Carb Start Date: May 2007/ Again Feb. 22 2008	Hey girls! I have been using the biotin shampoo/conditioner and taking the lozenges for a few weeks now. I do think my leg hair/eyebrows are growing in quicker. It's hard to say anything about my nails as I just got my acrylic taken off after years of having them. I don't know for sure about the hair on my head BUT I colored my hair last night and usually I have clumps of hair coming out when I rinse and I barely had anything come out. I was excited

10-16-2007, 07:37 AM	#159
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,523 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	I wish there was some difference in my nails.. they still break way to easy.... as far as my hair its so much better A friend of mine, who I recommend Biotin to show me the hair growth she has had since starting Biotin about 6 weeks ago, its over a inch.... she is so happy and passing the word around....

10-17-2007, 09:14 PM	#160
KOO Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 20,761 Gallery: KOO Stats: Starting 183(2/06)now below.... WOE: Hcg 9/12/12...142.5/134/130	I finally got around to ordering my powdered biotin. I cannot swallow pills so ordered this to try adding to my nightly shakes. Can't wait to see if it helps. Getting really upsetting to see so much hair fall out when I brush and wash it.

10-18-2007, 05:17 AM	#161
mycattaz Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tennessee Posts: 6,523 Gallery: mycattaz Stats: 416/226/199 WOE: low carb	Koo alot of people start noticing a difference in texture pretty soon after taking it..... I notice hair growth within a few weeks.... wishing you the best

10-24-2007, 06:58 AM	#162
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	How's everyone doing with this? Results? How much do you take?

10-24-2007, 08:48 AM	#164
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	I'm not 2kidsl.... But, I'm taking 5000 mcg one a day - for about 2 weeks now - haven't noticed much of a difference - wondering if I need to up it to 2.

10-24-2007, 09:16 AM	#165
janamonkey Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 4,238 Gallery: janamonkey Stats: 185/182/140 WOE: LC Start Date: Off and on since 2003	I've been taking 5000mcg of biotin off and on for the last two months. I have definite hair growth - it seems like half of my hair is shoulder length and the rest is about an inch and sticks straight up.

10-24-2007, 09:26 AM	#166
2BEME Junior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NEVADA Posts: 20 Gallery: 2BEME Stats: 260/220/165 WOE: ATKINS Start Date: AUG 10-2007	I have been reading all your comments about hair and nail....my hair is past my waist and gotten SO thin I hate to brush it....started BIOTIN a week ago...hope it works...is 10.000mcg ok to take??? I take 5000mcg now.....how many of you are REALLY getting results??? good luck to us all!....D

10-24-2007, 07:11 PM	#167
aim in Flaworking Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,024 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	is it 5000 or 10,000 to take??? HElp I just got mine

10-24-2007, 07:29 PM	#168
scrappychik Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,496 Gallery: scrappychik WOE: LC my way & exercise! Start Date: Re-start 12/26/11	I am taking 5000mcg per day

10-24-2007, 07:34 PM	#170
scrappychik Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 7,496 Gallery: scrappychik WOE: LC my way & exercise! Start Date: Re-start 12/26/11	Yes and new growth too! I also started using the Jasons shampoo and conditioner with Biotin(recommended on this thread) and like the results with that so far. Also, my nails have less splitting and breaking. Hope it helps you too

10-24-2007, 09:03 PM	#171
VGrace Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NM Posts: 1,720 Gallery: VGrace Stats: 180/156.2/130 WOE: LC Start Date: 12/28/11	I have been taking Biotin for almost 2 months now,and have been using Jason's Shampoo & cond. for a couple of weeks now,and I have SO much new hair growth.My hair is only slightly falling out still!

10-25-2007, 04:50 AM	#172
learning2love Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Melbourne , Australia Posts: 173 Gallery: learning2love WOE: atkins	I have to admit I would love to use Biotin as the head on my hair is REALLY thin and I lose tons (my partner keeps complaing about it clogging the drains) the problem I have is I suffer from hirsutism (excessive hair growth in females). I am worried that if I take Biotin it will work against the Spiractin I take to try and reduce the excess hair I have Any advice?

10-25-2007, 05:11 AM	#173
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	LearningtoLove....how about the shampoo and conditioner for awhile?

10-25-2007, 05:12 AM	#174
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	I decided to up my does - I know take a capsule in the AM and the PM. I take the 5,000 mcg. So, actually totally it is only 10mg per day.

10-25-2007, 05:23 AM	#175
aim in Flaworking Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,024 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	okay curls so you are taking 10000 mcg's....I might try that next month if this does not work. As long as there are no contraindications with anything else i take

10-25-2007, 06:09 AM	#176
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	Aim in Fl....YES. I take (1) 5,000 mcg in the AM then another in the evening.

10-25-2007, 06:30 AM	#177
aim in Flaworking Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 11,024 Gallery: aim in Flaworking	I will give it a try Nothing to lose but....hair. thansk sweetie

10-25-2007, 09:17 AM	#178
CurlsNCuffs Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 10,475 Gallery: CurlsNCuffs WOE: Atkins Start Date: April 2, 2003	You are welcome!

10-26-2007, 03:27 PM	#179
cheri Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 39,995 Gallery: cheri Stats: 150 + pounds lost - 4' 11"	Keep us posted on how you are doing with your biotin. I know it helps so many people. If everyone posts how much they take and how its been helping them it could help so many more people. cheri

10-28-2007, 05:27 AM	#180
j4Christ Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,150 Gallery: j4Christ Stats: 160/156/110 5'2" w/ shoes	I want to try this too. But, I am a bit worried about my facial hair! Has anyone seen an increase in facial hair? I've been through most of this thread and have read about the leg hair, but how 'bout the facial stuff? Any input is greatly appreciated! I will also post my results!