Life Extension Biotin

Name: Life Extension Biotin
Brand: Life Extension
SKU: 737870102106
Price: 10.09 GBP
Availability: InStock

Brands: Life Extension

£10.09

Life Extension Biotin gives you biotin in a straightforward caps format.

Why people take it

Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair
Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin
Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin

What it is

Check the label for the full ingredient list and the dose per serving

How to use

Take as directed on the pack, with water.

Good to know

Format: caps

A food supplement, not a substitute for a varied diet and healthy lifestyle. Do not exceed the stated dose. Keep out of reach of children.

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Categories : Biotin Supplements, Caffeine-Free Supplements, Collagen Supplements, Everyday Health Supplements, Life Extension, Vitamin C Supplements, Vitamins & Supplements

SKU: 737870102106

At a glance

£0.10

per daily dose

Insufficient

evidence for biotin

Our honest take

A moderate-dose biotin from Life Extension: 600 µg per capsule as listed, which is 12 times the daily reference intake but well below the 5,000 to 10,000 µg in most hair-and-nail products. That keeps it under the UK guidance level of 970 µg a day and makes blood test interference less likely, though it can still happen. Most people get enough biotin from food, and there is no good evidence extra biotin improves hair or nails unless you are deficient.

You have been advised to take biotin and want a moderate rather than mega dose
You want a long-lasting tub at a low cost per capsule
You are hoping for thicker hair or stronger nails: the evidence does not support biotin for this unless you are deficient
You have blood tests coming up: tell your doctor you take biotin
You already take a multivitamin or B complex with biotin

The science

Biotin· evidence: Insufficient

Biotin (vitamin B7) helps the body turn food into energy. Adults need only about 40 to 50 µg a day, and it is found in eggs, nuts, seeds, meat and many other foods. Deficiency is rare and is mostly seen with rare genetic conditions, long-term raw egg white intake or some medicines.

Biotin is heavily marketed for hair and nails. In people who are actually short of biotin, hair and skin problems improve when it is replaced. In healthy people who are not deficient, there is no good evidence that high-dose biotin makes hair grow faster or thicker, or nails stronger.

Most hair-and-nail products use 2,500 to 10,000 µg, which is 50 to 200 times the daily need. The body excretes the excess, so it is not known to be harmful, but you are paying for an amount you do not need.

Authorised health claim
Biotin contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. Biotin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system. Biotin contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism. Biotin contributes to normal psychological function. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. (Applies where a daily dose gives at least 15% of the NRV, i.e. 7.5 µg.)

Typical dose: Adults need about 40 µg a day (NRV on labels: 50 µg). Most diets provide this.

Safety: High-dose biotin can make some blood tests give false results, including thyroid tests and the troponin test used to diagnose heart attacks. Tell your doctor and the lab that you take biotin, and ask whether you should stop it for a few days before a blood test. The UK Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals considered 970 µg a day from supplements unlikely to cause harm; there is limited safety data above that.

Research we looked at:
US Food and Drug Administration (2019 update). Biotin interference with troponin lab tests: FDA safety communication.
Patel DP et al. A review of the use of biotin for hair loss. Skin Appendage Disord 2017;3(3):166–169.
EFSA NDA Panel. Scientific opinion on dietary reference values for biotin. EFSA Journal 2014;12(2):3580.
Expert Group on Vitamins and Minerals (2003). Safe Upper Levels for Vitamins and Minerals. Food Standards Agency.

Ingredients & nutrition

Per daily dose (1 capsule): biotin 600 µg (1,200% NRV). 100 capsules, 100 daily doses.

Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, dicalcium phosphate, gelatin (capsule), vegetable stearate. Contains gelatin, so not suitable for vegetarians.

Always check the pack you receive, as manufacturers sometimes update recipes.

How to use

Take 1 capsule a day with a meal. Do not exceed the stated daily dose. Mention biotin to your doctor before blood tests.

Price per dose & how it compares

Product	Size	Price	Per daily dose
This product	600mcg - 100 caps	£10.09	£0.10
Doctor's Best Biotin		from £16.22	£0.14
Osavi Biotin		from £5.75	–
Allnutrition Biotin Drops		from £4.99	–

Cost per daily dose lets you compare packs of different sizes fairly.Worked out from our current prices.

Food supplements should not replace a varied, balanced diet and healthy lifestyle. General information, not medical advice. Speak to your GP or pharmacist first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition or take medication.