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Biotin

Main Ingredients: Biotin (AKA: Vitamin B7, Vitamin H)

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6 Effectiveness

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Effectiveness of Biotin by Condition

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Hair Loss / Thinning

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Diabetes Type 2

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Effectiveness on "Hair Loss / Thinning"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Biotin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	11.1%	83.3%	5.6%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	5.6%	11.1%	72.2%	11.1%	0%
Energy	0%	11.1%	88.9%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Patience	5.6%	5.6%	88.9%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	11.1%	72.2%	16.7%	0%
Sleep	0%	5.6%	94.4%	0%	0%
Stress Level	5.6%	5.6%	83.3%	5.6%	0%

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Commonly Reported Biotin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Appetite Loss	50%	0%	0%	0%	50%
Change in Weight	0%	50%	0%	0%	50%
Diarrhea	71.4%	28.6%	0%	0%	0%
Drowsiness	94.1%	5.9%	0%	0%	0%
Dry Skin	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Fatigue	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Hair Growth	46.2%	30.8%	23.1%	0%	0%
Headache	83.3%	11.1%	0%	5.6%	0%
Insomnia	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Heartbeat	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Low Blood Sugar	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle / Joint Pain	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%
Muscle Cramping	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%
Sensitivity to Light	83.3%	16.7%	0%	0%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Biotin Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Change in Weight	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Hair Growth	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Metallic Taste in Mouth	50%	50%	0%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Biotin

27 Apr 2013	My hair is thicker and grows faster. It is health & shiny. My blood sugar is very good. —Posted by Pamela Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
27 Feb 2012	Love it! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 Oct 2011	I have heard that biotin helps for skin, hair, and nail health. So far, it has been working well on me. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
17 Oct 2011	Biotin's effects are pretty immediate. It's easy to start using when you can see results that quickly. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
10 Apr 2011	After a lengthy hospital stay, my body recovered in time with several side effects, one being loss of hair or thinning... Taking the supplement of biotin has help to restore that loss. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use