Biotin supplements for hair are only helpful if you’re biotin deficient.

Here’s why dermatologists don’t recommend them.

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Biotinsupplements for hair are everywhere.

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Consumers have been promised that biotin is the key to strong nails and healthy strands.

But thats truly only the case if youre biotin deficientwhich is very rare.

Biotin-rich foods include organ meats, eggs, fish, sweet potatoes, and almonds.

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But again,its super rare.

It is not recommended to supplement biotin unless you are breastfeeding or pregnant.

Dr. Fromowitz is a fan of Nurafol and Viviscal.

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