Have you wondered what could be the reason for your hair loss? The internet is flooded with information that talks about hair loss and the use of different oils, hair masks, hair serums, and all sorts of topical applications.

But is it effective? The hair loss might be due to deficiency which cannot be corrected through anything applied topically but needs to be ingested and fulfilled to further avoid the loss.

Vitamin B7 commonly known as Biotin is one such vitamin that is responsible for hair loss

Why do you experience  Hair loss? 

Talking about hair loss is a common concern for both men and women. However several factors contribute towards hair loss.. These include genetics, hormonal changes, poor diet, and postpartum hair fall. 

People experiencing hair fall are usually stressed which contributes to further hair loss. Some other factors that aid in hair fall include climate changes, changes in the country, poor diet, reaction to medication, or a severe nutritional deficiency such as biotin.

Biotin and its relationship with hair loss:

Vitamin B77 is a water-soluble vitamin that is essential for several bodily functions such as the health of hair, skin, and nails. Biotin belongs to a family of enzymes that are responsible for the breakdown of substances like fats and carbohydrates. It plays a role in the production of keratin- a protein responsible for making the structure of your hair.

How to realize whether hair loss is due to biotin deficiency?

The signs and symptoms include hair loss, Broken nails, dry skin, and muscle pain. While vitamin B7 is essential for hair health it's not the only vitamin that matters. 

However other vitamins like A, C, D, and E are also required for maintaining healthy hair. They help with scalp health, collagen production, and overall hair growth.

Sources of Biotin:

There are a couple of different ways of incorporating biotin. There is a possibility that you might be taking an adequate amount without knowing it 

Following are some ways you can take biotin:

Biotin Rich Foods:

Biotin-rich foods are the ideal way of getting biotin into your system. Some foods having biotin are as follows:

• Beef liver (30.8mcg)
• Eggs (10 mcg)
• Salmon  (5mcg)
• Sweet potatoes (2.4 mcg)
• Almonds (1.5 mcg)
• Broccoli (0.4 mcg)

Mega- B Vitamins

If you are severely efficient and are unable to consume enough biotin through food, many health care providers are in favor of taking supplementation combination  which includes:

• 3 milligrams of biotin 
• 30 mg of zinc 
• 200 mg of vitamin C 
• < 1 mg of folic acid 

Some patients experience minor gastric trouble, in that case, only biotin can be consumed.

Biotin Shampoo:

Shampoo containing biotin is the perfect way to add biotin to your hair loss. But if you are severely deficient and experiencing major hair loss it is ideal to use shampoo with supplementation.

Biotin Contraindications and side effects:

There are no contraindications reported with taking biotin but it can interfere with certain lab tests.

It is considered safe when proper guidelines are followed. When applied on skin the ideal percentage should be between 0.0001% and 0.6%. In the case of taking excessive supplementation, it can have excessive side effects such as nausea, stomach aches and diarrhea, acne, miscarriage, and allergies.

Benefits of Biotin 

Bbiotin has benefits other than strengthening your hair. These include:

• Regulates metabolism 
• Protects the heart 
• Lowers blood sugar levels 
• Promotes brain function 

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The additional collagen adds to the benefits.

Conclusion:

Hair fall is not solely connected to biotin deficiency. A dermatologist should be consulted for guidance. Stress, inadequate sleep, poor diet, anxiety, and genetics are all factors that contribute to hair loss. Only incorporating biotin won't change the hair game. It needs to be monitored and any kind of supplementation should be taken only after consulting an expert.

Underlying conditions or any diseases should always be checked before taking any form of biotin.