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Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Vitamins/Minerals · Evidence: Limited · Importance: Low

A B-vitamin marketed heavily for hair, skin, and nails.

Educational only — not medical advice. BodEvo summarizes research cautiously and labels estimates as estimates. Talk to a physician or registered dietitian before starting any supplement, diet, or training program.

What the evidence says

Hair/nail benefits are mainly seen in genuine deficiency, which is rare.

Typical dose & timing

Dose: AI ~30 mcg; megadose products are common but unproven for most.

Timing: With meals.

Role in a stack

Beauty-marketed B-vitamin.

Redundancy check: Redundant with a balanced diet for non-deficient people.

Cautions & safety

High-dose biotin can INTERFERE with lab tests (e.g., thyroid, troponin) — tell your clinician.

Can skew bloodwork at high doses. Educational only — not medical advice.

Best for

diagnosed deficiency only

Use it in the app: open the Supplement Library and Stack Builder — free, local-first, no account required.