The amount of natural hair information available online is incredible, but what really works for your hair is what matters most.
To set your hair up for massive success, you must focus on doing things for your hair that actually work, and do not spend precious time worrying about things that you cannot control.
Do you take vitamin B7 for hair growth? What about coenzyme R or vitamin H?
These are just different names for a very common vitamin that many naturals take for hair growth called Biotin.
The real question is does taking biotin for hair growth really work?
Let's dive a little deeper.
There are many names for biotin, including Coenzyme R, Vitamin B7, and Vitamin H.
In simple terms, biotin is a water-soluble B-complex vitamin that is often found in foods in small amounts.
Why do people take biotin?
Over the years, biotin supplements have been used to treat numerous conditions, but most naturals who take it have one common goal. There is a common belief that taking a biotin supplement will improve your ability to grow long hair.
According to clinical references, researchers haven't come to an agreement on the benefits of taking additional biotin as an oral supplement. There is anecdotal evidence that suggests biotin may have additional benefits. However, I have not found any supporting scientific evidence that verifies the perception that biotin improves hair growth potential.
The average person doesn't need a Biotin supplement. You receive biotin naturally in everyday foods like whole-grain cereals, whole wheat bread, eggs, dairy products, salmon and chicken to name a few.
Our bodies can recycle the biotin that the body already has and genuine biotin deficiencies are very rare.
How much biotin should you take?
The Institute of Medicine has set parameters defining an adequate intake of biotin. If you eat a healthy hair diet, you should receive an adequate amount of biotin naturally without requiring supplements.
If you decide to take biotin, the "appropriate" dose needed depends on many factors and should really be prescribed by a medical doctor.
I've seen many women discuss taking very high levels of biotin. These high levels of biotin may prove to be safe eventually; however, researchers haven't been able to determine if consuming high dosages of biotin over an extended period of time will pose health risks.
I encourage you to focus on your eating habits and stay away from ingesting supplements that may or may not pose a health risk in the future. If you must utilize a biotin supplement, I suggest that you speak with your medical doctor prior to starting a biotin regimen.
I'm not trying to scare you, but I do want you to be careful. Take care.
Sincerely,
Kenneth and Jael
