Biotin?

I read we can take Biotin to help with hair loss,but when I went to get it, it only came in capsule form and they didn't know if I could open it and add it to something to take. So if anyone can tell me in what form do you take it and how much we take. Thanks Denice

Denise, I have been taking Twin Labs Biotin since I was released to swallow meds without opening them. But have had a bit of a quandary since I heard that the protocol has changed on chewable vs swallowing meds, at least with vitamins. I have continued to take the TL Biotin since they are extremely tiny and figure I will check at my next appointment. Each capsule has 600 mcgs so I take 4 a day. I think I read that Biotin can be opened and added to something (and I have actually done it before - so I hope it was alright *grin*). BUT since I am not a doctor it is best to be sure so please call your local pharmacist or the docs office and they will be able to tell you with 100% certainty. Hugs, Tammy

I got some biotin from the Vitamin Shoppe. It came in a lemon flavor lozenge type thing. I took 1000 ( I think it was mg a day ) They disolved and were pleasant tasting, however didn't do diddly for losing hair even after taking them for 2 months. So far nothing has helped at all. Shampoos, my protein level is very good, my blood work is all perfect, I'm using flax for the essential fatty acids and fiber it provides and zilch, still losing it. Brett just told me to add zinc at my visit last week. I found a caplet form at Happy Harry's that was very inexpensive. About 4 bucks. It's a chelated formula too so that may help absorbtion. lol I guess I will just see what happens. I'm happy and healthy altho maybe a bit bald

Hi there Denice! I got a sublingual lozenge from The Vitamin Shoppe - orange flavor. No hair loss yet, but it's still early! Valerie