Written by Maria Robinson, MD, MBA | Reviewed by Sophie Vergnaud, MD Key takeaways: Biotin is an important vitamin that keeps you healthy by turning the food you eat into energy.Many people take extra biotin to help their hair and nails grow, but there isn’t much research to back up these claims.People with brittle nails...
Biotin supplements can interfere with the results of some critical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned Tuesday. The FDA is particularly concerned about biotin interference causing a falsely low result for troponin. The agency said in a statement that it continues to receive reports of cases in which biotin interference caused falsely...
FDA issued warning about biotin interference with lab tests in November 2017 IMAGE: THIS IS MAYA STYNER, M.D., ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE. May 18, 2018 – A new case report in the Journal of the Endocrine Society documents how a patient’s use of a common biotin supplement, also known as vitamin B7, caused...
Biotin, or B7, is an essential B vitamin that helps the body get energy and nutrients from carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Gastrointestinal bacteria usually produce enough biotin to meet bodily needs. Many foods also contain small amounts of biotin, including whole wheat, egg yolks, nuts, and legumes. Biotin and hair growth While biotin has become popular for...
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune disease in which the immune system affects the central nervous system, including the brain and the spinal cord. The cause is unknown, but it may involve a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Many people with multiple sclerosis (MS) use diet to help manage their symptoms, and vitamins are an essential component of this....
