Now Foods, Biotin 5000mcg, 60caps

Now Foods Biotin 5000 µg – one vegetable capsule a day

Now Foods Biotin is a food supplement in which each vegetable capsule contains 5 mg, or 5000 µg, of biotin. Biotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also known as vitamin B7 or vitamin H. The daily dose is one capsule, which provides 10000% of the nutrient reference value (NRV) for biotin. The container holds 60 capsules, or 60 daily doses, so one pack lasts about two months with regular use. The product is developed by the American food supplement manufacturer NOW Foods, a family-owned company since 1968.

Biotin and its role in the body

Biotin occurs naturally in many foods, such as egg yolk, nuts, seeds, legumes and wholegrain products. As the body cannot store biotin for long, a regular dietary intake is important.

• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal skin.
• Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes.
• Biotin contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
• Biotin contributes to normal psychological function.

The product is a source of biotin: one capsule provides 10000% of the nutrient reference value for biotin.

How to use?

Take one capsule a day with a meal. Swallow the capsule with a sufficient amount of water. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose. If you also use other food supplements containing biotin, such as multivitamins, B-complex products or products for hair, skin and nails, take their biotin content into account. Before blood tests, inform your doctor or laboratory that you are taking a biotin supplement, as biotin may interfere with some test results.

Key features

• 5000 µg biotin per capsule – 10000% of the nutrient reference value.
• One capsule a day – easy to take with a meal.
• 60 vegetable capsules – 60 daily doses, or about a two-month supply.
• Vegetable capsule – the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose.
• Short ingredient list – biotin and a small amount of excipients, with no added sugar or sweeteners.
• NOW Foods – a family company making food supplements since 1968.

Who is it for?

Now Foods Biotin is suitable for adults who want to supplement their everyday diet with biotin and take care of their hair and skin. It is a convenient choice for people whose diet contains few biotin-rich foods such as eggs, nuts, seeds and wholegrain products. The product is not intended for children. Consult a physician before use if pregnant or breastfeeding, taking medication or have a medical condition.

Ingredients and quality

The capsule contains biotin, microcrystalline cellulose and cellulose gel, vegetable fatty acids and silicon dioxide; the capsule shell is made of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. The product contains no allergenic ingredients, but it is made in a facility that also processes ingredients containing allergens. Natural colour variation may occur. Store the container in a cool, dry place after opening. According to the label, the country of origin is China and the brand owner is NOW Foods.