Biotin

dixiewhiskey

Does anyone have any knowledge or currently take Biotin in conjunction with their fitness goals?

I always keep a bottle of Biotin around. I haven't taken it recently but noticed it stated "Promotes the metabolization of carbs, fat and protein". Through google, I noticed a few people said that Biotin actually increased their weight but I question their opinions as I don't have access to their diet or activity info.

I eat clean, workout every day, drink plenty of fluids and was wondering if taking atleast 1000mcg of Biotin everyday will help with my fat loss efforts (in addition to giving me the extra B vitamins I need as recommended by my physician).

Thanks in advance for your replies!

zaithyr

I've never taken it for weight loss but it does make my skin/hair/nails super healthy! Gotta be careful not to take too much though because that can be a bad thing as well. I don't think I gained any weight while taking it either (I was still losing at a normal rate and didn't notice a difference in that area.)

chlorisaann

I don't notice any diff good or bad in my weight loss, I take it for hair loss....

FutureSkinnyMama03

I've never heard of it helping with weightloss. Whenever I take it, it's to help with my sad thinning hair.

lemanuelthelazy

I agree with the above, I took it to keep my hair healthy but didn't notice anything else except my skin was a little brighter. It doesn't matter if you take a little more than the daily recommended or not (600-800?) because you will just pee the extra out.

iamtahicha

I have recently started taking this for my hair as well. My hair is sad, breaking, and thining by the day. Has anyone had results with this vitiamin?

zaithyr

I have recently started taking this for my hair as well. My hair is sad, breaking, and thining by the day. Has anyone had results with this vitiamin?

I did when I had some post partum hair loss after having my son. It can take a while to start working though since your hair growth goes through cycles.

xxnellie146xx

I started taking in May to help with hair loss after finding out I was anemic. I have successfully lost weight using it, but I don't think it has affected my weight loss one way or another. I have never heard of someone taking it for weight loss purposes.

have recently started taking this for my hair as well. My hair is sad, breaking, and thining by the day. Has anyone had results with this vitiamin?

They say it takes about 4 months to notice a difference. I honestly don't know if it has made a drastic difference if any, but I am not willing to stop and see either lol

dixiewhiskey

Yeah! Unless its making you ill, gain weight, its always worth a shot. I only know of Biotin to be used for hair thinning/loss and growth. I do have friends that advocate profusely about Biotin for hair growth (which is why I bought a bottle in the first place) but they did say it can take months to see a difference.

I am just wondering how Biotin metabolizes carbs, fat and protein and what that can do to aid one's exercise efforts. Can't seem to find a thing about it.

Crochetluvr

I, too, use it for nails and hair....no other reason. Don't know if it has another other advantages.

lemanuelthelazy

I have recently started taking this for my hair as well. My hair is sad, breaking, and thining by the day. Has anyone had results with this vitiamin?

I didn't personally notice any difference after I took it for six months, but when I went back to my hairdresser who recommended it she showed me the new growth near my scalp and how much thicker it was. Like any vitamin, I have trouble remembering to take it every day, so I can't track consistent progress since then.

fitnotfluffy

I've never heard of it helping weightloss or anything, but it did wonders for my skin!