Does Biotin (or Biotin Shampoo) Really Work for Hair Loss?

Does biotin shampoo work? Learn more about biotin and how to promote healthy hair and skin naturally.

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0:00 Introduction: Does biotin promote healthy hair?
0:10 What is biotin?
0:40 What does biotin do?
2:12 Foods high in biotin
2:48 Biotin deficiency causes
4:05 Does biotin shampoo work?
5:10 Signs of a biotin deficiency
5:43 Learn more about hair loss!

Let’s talk about biotin for hair and skin. You may have even noticed biotin shampoo for hair loss—does it really work?

Biotin is vitamin B7. Biotin is especially important for pregnant women and children. A deficiency of biotin in a pregnant mother could lead to malformations in the growth and development of the child.

Biotin acts as a coenzyme in the formation of proteins. There are a lot of different fats and proteins that make up body tissue. It’s a helper enzyme in the formation of myelin, hair, and skin.

The microbes in the large intestine make just as much biotin as you get from your diet. But, the majority of biotin you get from your diet is not in a free form—the biotin made by your microbes is. Anything that destroys your microbes, especially antibiotics, can have a negative effect on biotin.

The RDA for biotin is not fully agreed upon, and it’s difficult to get biotin from your diet. However, a few foods rich in biotin are egg yolks, liver, kidneys, and certain cheeses.

The top causes of biotin deficiency are:
• Raw egg whites
• The keto diet (causes the demand for biotin to increase)
• Anti-seizure medication
• Smoking
• Alcohol
• Lowered stomach acid
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• High amounts of exercise
• Age
• Genetic issues

If you’re experiencing symptoms like keto rash, hair thinning, or hair loss on keto, it could be because of a lack of biotin in the diet.

A subclinical deficiency in biotin could lead to thinning hair, hair loss, or skin rashes. However, symptoms of a major biotin deficiency can be more severe.

Symptoms of a biotin deficiency:
• Alopecia
• Eczema
• Seizures
• Candida
• Depression

Biotin cream or shampoo can be absorbed through the skin and may be beneficial for a subclinical biotin deficiency. You may also want to include biotin in your diet and even take a supplement form.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 58, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals®. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Disclaimer:
Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full-time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, prescription, or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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[gailcheyenne]

I’ll be 80 in a couple months and have been taking biotin supplements for several years. My hair is long, curly, thick, and pure white and quite lovely. I get many compliments. Thank you for giving people such good advice 😊

[edennis]

When I first started losing my hair, a combination of 10, 000 units of biotin and a glass of soymilk (for the estrogen) brought it back. As the years went on, however, it stopped helping, but I discovered recently that I was only getting 1/4 of the protein I need each day. I didn't realize that you have to gauge protein intake by weight and age. We need twice as much protein at 65 as we do at 30. Most of my hair had fallen out. I'm still not consuming the correct amount, but I did triple my intake and my hair has started growing back after just a couple of months. My hairline has come down in front almost a quarter of an inch and I no longer look like I have a bad comb-over on top. I'm crossing my fingers that it keeps up. I'm 68, for reference.

[gsswasami]

Dr. Berg has a no nonsense way of helping people understand the way our body, nature and science work. No underlying motives. Just facts. Much appreciated Dr. :)

[JohnsonNestorFamily]

Almost three years ago I was almost 300lbs. I found Dr Berg and Dr Jason Fung's videos and started on LCHF keto and learned how to fast. I'm 60 and I lost 160 lbs. I experienced hair thinning.
I started on Dr. Berg's Hair Growth Formula supplement capsules and Biotin shampoo and conditioner about a year ago. It really works! My hair is great now and I'm still taking it and using the shampoo and conditioner. Thanks Dr Berg for all you do! 🙏🥰

[terrelberry]

Dr Berg you have taught me so much that I have began to take my health more seriously at 57. I have been inundated with my own young adult children and grandchildren forgetting about myself. Again Thank you 🙏🏽

[FaithInHisBlood]

I've been watching all Dr. Berg's videos since early 2019. I have learned so much. I take Biotin, Dr. Berg's Hair Formula, eat Jell-O (on the days I'm not doing 48 hour fasting) I use the unsweetened and unflavored and add organic lemon and organic Ginger and I eat a minimum of a dozen organic pasture raised eggs a week. I also walk over an hour six days a week and do hand weights. I've never had problems with my hair falling out. I do this for hair growth and thickness. It works!! I also took myself off Synthroid after 20 years. I did it slowly from January to May of this year. I turned 56 in May.

[thuywu]

Good morning Dr Berg. This topic is a problem i keep in mind and don't know how to ask, thank you so much for solving my problem. Thank you again and again Dr Berg ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[loricalass]

I have found biotin to be helpful in the past. (Just as I have found Dr. Berg to be so helpful so often.) It also causes stronger nails. But when I gained some significant weight, and then lost it, I had the common resulting problem of also losing hair.

I’m just sharing what helped me. At this point the biotin didn’t seem to be helping even at higher levels.
What did help was this: Putting in a blender, a red onion with some water. Then letting that slushy mix drip through some cheese cloth into a big jar.

I put the juice into a big eyedropper and lift up locks of hair, applying it wherever hair loss is seen on the scalp, and in my case, it has been seen to a scary extent.

Then I rub it all over my scalp. You can repeat this process, just leaving the onion juice on, and will not have to wash your hair for two or three days. Your head won’t smell funny. Your hair won’t look any different.

It took two or three months for me to see a difference, and the difference has been dramatic. I didn’t quit taking the biotin at the time.

Again, just sharing something that helped me personally in case it can help anyone else.

And btw red onions contain biotin.

[MD-hdcp]

Dr. Berg, you're truly invaluable. Thank you 🙏

[AnaLey-ep]

Thank you so much dr berg. For years I’ve done keto on and off. I’ve always stopped keto due hair loss. I almost quit again until I saw this video. I immediately went to the store and bought the highest amount of biotin supplement along with biotin infused hair oil. Second day in, my hair is no longer falling and stronger than ever. Also curing my pmdd, walk 10k as you’ve suggested, and I follow many other advice you’ve given. You are literally changing my life. Thank you so much

[Maradnus]

I know that when My depressive eppisodes get bad I increase my biotin a lot and that really helps me out.
taken with a B complex also and C..
sadly. never been able to swallow meat, even as a baby I would just spit out any and all foodswith meats in that mom tried to feed me.
so I am vegetarian.. I do like some salamis. I have to take a very different approach to keto.

I got a deploma in nutritional therapy so I could better help me understand food and so I could eat better.

Dr Berg is the man! thanks for another amazing vid!

[lorijb]

Been taking it for two years and my hair and nails are great.

[johnvanderpol]

Don't know about hair loss, but it healed me from my exzema

[WiseGreenRemedies]

Hi Dr Berg!
Thanks for always sharing Valuable information! Thank you for all you do!
I went to physical therapy today and a Jewish patient told me that your content has saved his life and how much he admires you. He recommended me to follow you and I mentioned that I am huge supporter of you for long time! God bless!
Much respect and love,
Sevana Janian

[renee]

This video imo contains very important info. I didn't know that babies could have malformations. I've been taking suplements for a couple of years now, not every day, and have not seen any difference in my hair. But I understand the importance of taking supplements and I will continue to do so. Thank you Dr. Berg. Nice teeth btw.

[ChristmasKathy]

I bought your Biotin shampoo on Amazon a few weeks ago- great shampoo! Thank you! 😀

[truBador]

Thank you Dr. Berg! What a great time for health science.

[GrPassionMusic]

Dr Berg I like that you directly start your video by coming to the point and don't waste 30 seconds or so in 'we are glad that you are watching..., today we'll discuss..., like and subscribe..., watch the video till '. You know what the viewers are waiting for, you precisely say what is important and till the last second it's all important.

[Buddhism_]

Hey Dr Eric Berg
You look so amazingly healthy I know that your keto ketosis really is working well for you because I can see it in your skin colors
Your skin is very Unique and vibrant and it shines like the Sun 🌞 ☀️

[cordbauer]

My favorite part? Where Dr. Berg says scientists don't have enough information..."we don't know." Unusual and refreshing for talking heads to utter these words.