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Is biotin safe to take while pregnant?

2017-03-06 09:20:34
Hi, is Biotin 5000 micrograms (once a day) safe to take during pregnancy? Ive stopped taking it when i found out i was pregnant because i was not sure. I am 4 months along now but would like to start up again if its safe
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Hi, usually biotin deficiency in pregnancy is not so common. Simultaneously supplements of biotin are not harmful in small doses like 1000 micrograms a day.

Answered2017-03-07 19:41:12

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