hw much biotin is too much

[prettygirl]

I noticed that most ladies take up to 5 mg of biotin why not more ?

 

[tekmommie]

It might be personal...I took 1mg with no side effects, I upped it to 2mg still no side effects. When I upped it to 3 mg I started getting a fine rash all over my face. So you may have to experiment to see how much your body can tolerate.

 

[AMBERSKYE]

Prettygirl,
I'm trying not to get crazy with taking so many high dosages of certain vitamins/minerals. Everyone preference varies and some dosages cause other side effects! This is my primary reason for not taking more than my multi-vitamin offers.
I might reconsider one day!

Tekmommie,
I experienced the same thing, so I stopped additional Biotin supplements all together!
My multi-vitamin has 50mcg's (17% daily value)
This seems to be sufficient for now! My hair is responding well thus far to the change! My hair is growing and it's strong. I think I'll keep my vitamin regimen this way or try FREEDA Biotin. I came across a thread about this product on the boards!

 

[Guest]

Some people have actually experienced heart palpitations by increasing their biotin load. I would advise anyone thinking about taking biotin, to start with a low dosage and work their way up if they desire to take a larger amount. This way, if any complications should arise, the person would know at what dosage the problems started.

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I haven't had any problems yet and I have been taking them for about 3 weeks now.

 

[Guest]

That's great

I take 5mg, but I'm going to slowly increase the dosage to see what happens.

 

[Tracy]

I take 13 mgs. altogether. No side effects...

Just upped it for this past month.

 

[Guest]

13mg

How fast is your hair growing Tracy? I recently added a comment to your lastest photo in the gallery. Girl your hair is just beau-tee-ful!

 

[tekmommie]

Do some brands seem to cause more reactions than others??
I hope this isn't a dumb question.

 

[Guest]

No question is "dumb" Tekmommie. We are all here to learn

I think it has to do more with the dosage than the brand, even though Puritan Pride and Freeda are pretty potent biotin supplements. This is why I would tell anyone to start at let's say, 3mg or 3.5mg for a while. Then, if there is no adverse reactions, you can work your way up.

 

[tekmommie]

Awwww, thanks sweetie!

Do you know if the rash is something that goes away (if I continue taking)? Or should I just stick with 2MG?

 

[prettygirl]

but doesn't the body just dump excess vitamins and minerals in the body

 

[AMBERSKYE]

Tekmommie,

My small break-out disappeared once I lowered my Biotin intake!
Maybe you should keep your dosage at 2mg's.
What's the dosage of Biotin in your multi-vitamin?

 

[tekmommie]

I forgot about that, its 1200 mcg...I added the 1mg and 2mg with no problems, but when I added 3mg I got the fine rash. So I stopped taking any extra.

I'm so tired of taking all these pills anyway...

 

[Guest]

Tekmommie with each person the outcome may be different. I believe some of the ladies who experienced breakouts upped their water intake for a period of time, and the problems went away.

Prettygirl excess amounts of water-soluble vitamins such as biotin are flushed through the system. However, some ppl were still complaining that even when they took the biotin in a split dosage(some in the morning, some in the evening), they said they were still experiencing palpitations of the heart.

 

[tekmommie]

I guess I'll just stick to the added 2 mcg for a total of 3.2mg (is that right?). I don't think I could add more water, I already drink 8-10 16.9oz bottles of water a day. I've been doing this for about 10 yrs. I rarely drink soda (maybe once a yr.) NEVER drink coffee...seldom drink tea and when I do it is Decaf.

Sorry, I'm having a lazy Saturday...don't feel like doing even simple math...lol

 

[Guest]

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Sorry, I'm having a lazy Saturday...don't feel like doing even simple math...lol

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It gets like that sometimes. And yes, your math is correct

 

[AMBERSKYE]

Tekmommie,

The updated Biotin regimen sounds like a plan!
I drink tons of water everyday too. I don't drink soda or coffe!
Water and different juices are constant staples in the fridge!

 

[prettygirl]

ok how fast do u notice results after takin high dosage of biotin or does the esults remain the same

 

[AMBERSKYE]

Prettygirl,

I would say at least 3 months!

 

[prettygirl]

i started ot with 5 mg but no noticeable side effects this pill does not have a overdosage level or does it

 

[prettygirl]

another thing is how come some people can take 1000mg of b-5 but way less biotin

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

I have heard that people see results after about 3 weeks. It depends on the person. Biotin is water soluable so they say you can't overdose because the body will flush out the extras.

 

[prettygirl]

yur right so it would be more benificial to take a biotin supplewment troughout the day say three times aday

 

[dontspeakdefeat]

Yes divide it up into 2 or three doses. I have uped my intake so I take them about every twelve hours.

 

[Allandra]

I take less than < 1 mg of biotin a day (a little is in my multi and a little is in my super b-complex).

 

[AMBERSKYE]

Ladies I have a Question:

How do you know that the increased dosage of Biotin is making a difference if you have been seeing positive results prior to the increase?

 

[tekmommie]

I think I might try to take them throughout the day...I did not try that. I'll keep you guys posted.

I did notice a difference after 3-4 weeks, cant remember exactly.

 

[prettygirl]

and why do some people get that itch on their scalp and others don't does that mean that their brand is more effective that others

 

[tekmommie]

I got the itch and it was just some cheap stuff I bought from Target!

And dont say "Thats why you got the rash"