Hair
Growth

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Biotin is Great For Hair, Skin, and Nails

 

Vitamin B7 is crucial for maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails. If someone is biotin deficient, symptoms may include brittle, thinning, or splitting hair and nails, and dry or irritated skin.

Biotin can either be added to over-the-counter beauty products such as skin creams, hair masks, or nail polish, or can be taken orally to aid in the health of these extremities.

For hair, one study showed that women with thinning hair were given an oral marine protein supplement (MPS) containing biotin or a placebo pill twice per day for 90 days. At the beginning and end of the study, digital images were taken of the affected areas on the scalp. Each participant’s hair was also washed and any shed hairs were counted. The researcher found that women who took an MPS experienced a significant amount of hair growth in the areas affected by hair loss. They also had less shedding.

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