Biotin: what is it taken for?

Question

Where do you get it, and are there any side effects?

Answer 1

To improve your nails, hair, and skin...I started taking it when I was losing my hair (from stress) and it worked really well to help my hair grow in thicker and stronger and made my nails better too, but then all of a sudden, it just stopped working

Answer 2

Biotin ( aka vitamin B7)

Sources:

Biotin can be found in beans, breads, brewer's yeast, cauliflower, chocolate, egg yolks, fish, kidney, legumes, liver, meat, molasses, dairy products, nuts, oatmeal, oysters, peanut butter, poultry, wheat germ, and whole grains. Good dietary sources of biotin include organ meats, oatmeal, egg yolk, soy, mushrooms, bananas, peanuts, and brewer's yeast. Egg whites contain a chemical that binds to biotin very strongly and prevents it being absorbed into the blood from the intestines. Food-processing techniques can destroy biotin. Less-processed versions of the foods listed above will contain more biotin. In the intestines, bacteria produce a small amount of biotin, which may be absorbed and contribute to daily needs. This vitamin supplement is available in tablet form in doses of 10 mcg, 50 mcg, and 100 mcg.

Overdose, toxicity, side effects:

No side effects have been reported for biotin in amounts up to 10 milligrams a day. Like other water soluble B-vitamins, excess biotin is excreted in the urine. Even when taken in high doses (2,500 mcg to treat hair and nail problems), there are no known side effects. In people without disorders of biotin metabolism, doses of up to 5 mg/day for two years were not associated with adverse effects.

Answer 3

i take it because i like to have long hair and nails, it also helps you stay healthy, and less acne i've seen on me. as for side effects, i'm not sure because i have not had any

Answer 4

I'm taking it to make my nails and hair stronger.  I bought mine in a health food store.