Hair Loss: Biotin is Food for Your Hair

Most nutritionists agree that biotin is one of the important vitamins for supporting hair growth and a significant part in the prevention of hair loss. It is also advised to take biotin to supplement medical treatments such Propecia or Minoxidil. A deficiency of biotin may cause hair to become unhealthy and frail, and also hair breakage, which may result in hair loss.

Biotin also keeps the skin and nails healthy as well as being important element of new hair growth.
Supplements are sometimes needed to return biotin to normal levels, but it is recommended to include biotin in your diet. 2 foods containing good quantities of biotin are egg yolks and liver. You would have to eat thousands of calories worth daily to get enough nutrition for your hair needs, which is why I would also suggest biotin supplements for you.

Foods full of biotin include brewer’s yeast, oats, green peas, soybeans, sunflower seeds, walnuts, green peas, brown rice and bulgur. In terms of egg yolks, your body’s ability to assimilate and digest biotin decreases with high intake levels of the protein. Biotin binds easily to proteins, making it unavailable to the body, which in turn causes biotin deficiency and hair loss.

Try to steer clear of raw eggs in the diet, and cut down on protein powders and bars. And also use one of the many shampoos that contain silica and biotin.

Additionally, those with type A blood do not have the ability to fully absorb B vitamins. Biotin is classified as Vitamin B, if you have Type A blood, so adding higher doses of 5-8 grams twice daily will be needed to help prevent loosing your hair.

Present, there are no known side effects at this dosage level of biotin. People suffering from acid reflux, heartburn, or GERD and who are taking antacids may absorb biotin less and hair loss may occur as a result. Therefore  if you are worried about hair loss so watch your use of over-the-counter antacids.