Now Foods, Biotin, 10,000 mcg, 120 Veg Capsules

Now Foods Biotin 10,000 µg – biotin in vegetable capsules

Now Foods Biotin is a high-dose biotin food supplement in vegetable capsules. One capsule, which is also the recommended daily dose, provides 10 mg or 10,000 µg of biotin. This is 20,000% of the nutrient reference value, making it the manufacturer's strongest biotin product – the Now Foods range also includes products with 1 mg and 5 mg of biotin. The container holds 120 capsules, enough for four months. The capsule shell is made of cellulose and, apart from biotin, the capsule contains only rice flour and a few excipients.

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7

Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin also known as vitamin B7. Dietary sources include egg yolk, liver, nuts, seeds, legumes and wholegrain products. As biotin is water-soluble, the body does not store it in large amounts and it needs to be obtained regularly from food.

• 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.

How to use?

Take 1 capsule daily with a meal. Swallow the capsule whole with a glass of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use multivitamins or other food supplements containing biotin, take their amounts into account. Biotin may interfere with some blood test results, so let your doctor know before blood tests that you are taking a biotin supplement.

Key features

• 10,000 µg biotin – per capsule, i.e. daily dose, 20,000% of the nutrient reference value.
• One capsule a day – easy to take with a meal.
• 120 capsules – 120 daily doses per container.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of cellulose.
• Simple formula – biotin, rice flour and a few excipients.
• According to the manufacturer – made without gluten, soy or milk.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Biotin is suitable for adults who want to supplement their diet with biotin and prefer one capsule a day. The product may be of interest to those whose diet contains few biotin-rich foods such as eggs, nuts and legumes. Due to the high dose, the product is not intended for children. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or nursing, taking medication or if you have a medical condition.

Ingredients, origin and storage

The capsule consists of biotin, rice flour, a cellulose capsule shell, silica and stearic acid of vegetable origin. The brand is Now Foods and the country of origin stated on the EU label is China. After opening, store in a cool, dry place and close the container tightly after use. The colour of the capsule contents may vary slightly due to natural colour variation.