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Nutrition & Diet
Question #28095
91 days ago
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natural source of biotin - #28095

Shivansh

I am really confused about this whole biotin thing. I started having some hair thinning issues and my friend told me that I should look into a natural source of biotin to help with that! So, I began to research and saw that there are a few foods that are considered a natural source of biotin, like eggs and nuts, but then I read somewhere that cooking eggs might destroy the biotin? I don’t want to mess this up even more. On top of that, I’m trying to eat healthier overall but am worried about how much of these foods I need to eat to actually see a difference. Like, how many eggs should I be eating? And I also have a habit of having a lot of almond butter which I hear is also a great natural source of biotin, but is that enough? My doctor suggested I might need to get my levels checked but sometimes I feel overwhelmed with all the info out there. Is there a good balance or something, or can too much of a natural source of biotin be bad for you? I just want to figure this all out and hopefully get my hair back to normal! Any advice would be super helpful!!!

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Biotin, also called vitamin B7, is commonly recommended for hair health, although the evidence supporting its effectiveness on hair growth or hair thinning is kinda limited if your intake is already adequate. It’s true that foods like eggs, nuts, seeds, and certain veggies like spinach, are natural sources of biotin, which is good for maintaining healthy hair, skin, and nails. The worry about cooking eggs isn’t entirely off-base: cooking can somewhat reduce the biotin content because the protein avidin in raw egg whites binds to biotin, making it less available. But eating raw eggs isn’t safe due to the risk of Salmonella, and typically, a varied diet provides sufficient biotin without you needing to eat raw eggs.

For a balanced intake with minimal risk, aiming for about 1-2 eggs per day as part of a balanced diet could contribute to an adequate biotin intake. Almond butter is indeed another excellent source, and including other nuts like walnuts and peanuts can help round things out. There’s generally no need for a ‘biotin overload’ unless a genuine deficiency is diagnosed—your doctor might be right about getting levels checked if you’re concerned, especially since underlying conditions causing hair thinning could need different treatment.

As for amounts, adults typically need about 30 micrograms of biotin per day, which can usually be met by dietary sources without supplementation. It’s rare, but excessive biotin supplementation can interfere with some medical tests, so sticking to food sources is usually safer unless otherwise directed by a healthcare professional. Make sure your overall diet is varied, balanced, and includes a range of vitamins and minerals essential for general health, or you might want to talk to a dietitian for more personalized advice. Addressing other potential factors like stress, genetics, or hormonal changes might also be necessary for developing a comprehensive approach to your hair thinning issue.

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