anyone taking biotin?

BumbleBree · 07-03-2008, 11:55 PM

I am looking for a good brand of a biotin supplement...and also a biotin shampoo..My hair is super thin and Id rather load up on so biotin now before I start losing...I have expierenced hair loss before and its horrible for me..so gimmie all the good tips u got :)

Also anyone ever heard of a chewable biotin.? Thought Id ask

Allison · 07-04-2008, 12:16 AM

I bought some but haven't taken any yet. I'm pretty curious too, I'm always wary of taking medications that haven't been perscribed to me, even vitamins lol

zukagirl22 · 07-04-2008, 01:02 AM

i went to gnc and bouth their brand of biotin... i think after about a month i could really feel the difference. my hair was smoother and a lil thicker. oh and i just take the capsules.

Katja · 07-04-2008, 06:44 AM

I was taking biotin for months before the band surgery so my hair loss would hopefully be minimal due to going thru menopause.

I never noticed a difference - if it helped, I never saw it.

After my lap surgery, my fingernails took a beating. I guess my hair was able to stand it. It took about 6 months for my nails to get strong and long again - without taking the biotin.

I'd say try taking the biotin. It couldn't hurt. Just be careful after the surgery - pill size is important!

Good luck on your surgery. Looking forward to greeting a new bandster soon!

Katja

Melody2006 · 07-04-2008, 10:13 AM

I started Biotin 8 months ago because I had brain surgery and had to go bald. I have seen a BIG difference in my nails and now my hair has grown back to the point I need to use a headband, and I have had 1 hair cut.
I buy my Biotin pills from Target. 1000mcg tablets one time a day. The pills are pretty small. I doubt the expensive tablets are any better. I personally have bought Biotin Target and Walmart, and Walgreens. I look for the buy one get one free deals or I buy from the cheapest place. 8 months of use and I can see results in my fingernails that cannot be denied. I have not been told of a Biotin based shampoo or conditioner.

Eeyore · 07-04-2008, 11:55 AM

I went to GNC and bought their hair, skin and nails formula and have noticed that all three have been doing very well. In fact my hair is so soft and healthy that I am having a hard time getting it to hold a curl. I don't think I've had that problem since childhood. I had not yet experienced hair loss but I was afraid between the surgery, new diet and getting my highlights that it was going to all fall out. It has 3000mg of Biotin (1000% of dv) among a variety of other vitamins etc. I tried to copy/paste the label below if you'd like to check it out.

GNC - GNC Women's Hair, Skin & Nails Formula

BumbleBree · 07-04-2008, 09:33 PM

Thank u guys soo much for the tips! Eeyore..how big are the size of the pills ..do u crush em? I cant wait to get on these..when I was prego my hair and nails looked amazing from the biotin in the prenatals I should have never stoped taking them. Im gonna head over to gnc tommorow!

Brandy~ · 07-04-2008, 09:46 PM

On a recommendation on the forums here I starting buyin walmarts biotin last October 6 months before my surgery and take it all the time.. My hair seems alot thicker and I haven't had hair loss yet from weightloss... banded 4.23 though with 34 pounds lost.

Eeyore · 07-05-2008, 12:36 AM

The pills aren't small but I've taken bigger - not sure that was helpful. Have you ever taken nyquil or dayquil gelcaps? Those are probably the same size as the GNC stuff. I don't need to crush them, I do take one at a time though. I haven't had a fill yet so I don't have much restriction at all. You can also sign up for GNC's frequent buyer card - you get discounts the first week of every month. The Hair, Skin & Nails were on special when I got mine last time buy 1 get 1 free - can't pass up that!! Good Luck!!