I had a hairdresser once tell me that biotin (one of the b-vitamins) helps hair and nails grow faster. Some hair products contain biotin, but it's unclear how much effect it actually has when it's applied topically. Supplements for biotin are in the 2 mg to 3 mg range -- you don't need very much of it (the RDA is just 300 mcg).
Here's a short article about biotin, where it explains how it works and some natural ways to get more into your diet:
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Shannon,
I had a hairdresser once tell me that biotin (one of the b-vitamins) helps hair and nails grow faster. Some hair products contain biotin, but it's unclear how much effect it actually has when it's applied topically. Supplements for biotin are in the 2 mg to 3 mg range -- you don't need very much of it (the RDA is just 300 mcg).
Here's a short article about biotin, where it explains how it works and some natural ways to get more into your diet:
http://ezinearticles.com/?Hair-Loss:-Biotin-is-Food-for-Your-Hair&id=126771
February 18, 2009 - 9:28amThis Comment
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