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Biotin (Vitamin B8 / B7)

Biotin powers fatty acid synthesis and helps maintain healthy keratin structure in hair, nails, and skin.

Common laboratory aliases and abbreviations:BiotineVitamine B8Vitamine B7BiotinVitamin HBiotina

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Physiological Reference Ranges

The ranges below represent standard adult physiological values. Your laboratory's printed reference range always takes precedence.

Adults (general)

200 – 1000 ng/L

Adult females

200 – 1000 ng/L

Adult males

200 – 1000 ng/L

Common alternative units:
pmol/L(×0.244 ng/L)

What does a low result mean?

A modest dip can occur with altered gut microflora or high intake of raw egg whites (avidin binding).

What does a high result mean?

A high level is very common with beauty supplements and can occasionally cross-interfere with laboratory immunoassay tests.

Questions ready for your doctor

Bring these questions to your next consultation to discuss with your healthcare practitioner:

  • Should I pause biotin supplements 48 hours prior to thyroid hormone blood tests?
  • Does this confirm ample availability for healthy hair and nail growth?
  • Is follow-up testing suggested?

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