I have taken biotin on and off for about 5 years but recently started taking it every day for the past couple of months. It is a nutritional supplement that has several benefits. It is super cheap and super accessible. I got this bottle from my local Targé (Target). I think it was like $7 bucks or somthin like that.
Biotin supports healthy hair and nails
There are so many products on the market that claim to promote hair growth and reduce hair loss. If you’ve ever read the ingredients in those products, biotin is one of the main ingredients. Biotin helps metabolize proteins and because hair and nails are composed of proteins, it makes sense that biotin can help in the creation and growth of hair and nails. If you have thinning or brittle hair, you may have a biotin deficiency. Biotin is also known to help prevent hair loss and grey hair.
Metabolizes carbs, fat and proteins into energy
I don’t really take biotin for this reason but hey, couldn’t hurt, might help. If you are trying to lose weight and exercise regularly, biotin can aid in converting fat and carbohydrates into energy thus increasing endurance. It also has been known to ease fatigue because your metabolic system will be more regular.
There are some other benefits of taking biotin but those are the main reasons I take it. For people who prefer to get their daily dose of biotin naturally from whole foods, here is a list of foods rich in biotin (as you’ll see, it’s mostly foods high in protein):
- Green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli
- Fish
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Milk
- Red meats (especially liver)
I am not taking biotin for miracle growth or anything like that but rather for the overall health of my hair. Health is what will make your hair grow. I have noticed that my hair has become a lot healthier in conjunction with a good regimen and taking time to treat my hair well. I don’t think taking biotin by itself will be the miracle to long, healthy hair, you have to take time to nurture it. It is only a supplement, therefore, it should supplement whatever else you are doing to take care of your hair :o)
— Have you noticed improvement in your hair since you’ve taken biotin?
