{"id":1105,"date":"2019-09-09T20:26:16","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T20:26:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/best-beard.com\/?page_id=1105"},"modified":"2019-09-09T20:26:17","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T20:26:17","slug":"biotin","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/best-beard.com\/vitamins\/biotin\/","title":{"rendered":"Biotin for Beard Growth | What You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.0.0.0&#8243;]<h1>Will Biotin Help You Grow a Beard?<\/h1>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_4,1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; max_width=&#8221;80%&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/best-beard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/biotinforbeardft.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;featured image for the biotin article showing a bearded man looking at the title of the article&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; max_width=&#8221;70%&#8221; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.1&#8243;]<p>Trying to grow a majestic beard?<\/p>\n<p>We all are, and for some of us, it can be challenging.<br \/> This is where biotin comes in handy, helping you grow that luscious beard you\u2019re after.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;2&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.2&#8243;]<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3198fOG\" class=\"_e75a791d-denali-editor-page-rtfLink\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Click here to see our #1 recommended Biotin product<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><\/strong><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;3&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.3&#8243;]<p>Many men have used it and seen improvements in their beard growth.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>But what is biotin?<\/li>\n<li>How does it work?<\/li>\n<li>What does it do to your beard?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep reading to find the answers to all of those questions and more.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;4&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.4&#8243;]<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Is Biotin?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Biotin is also known as Vitamin B7 and is\u00a0<\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">essential<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to many of the body\u2019s various functions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Helping metabolize various parts of our diet<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Improving skin health<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aiding in fetus growth<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, it does something we\u2019re a little more interested in&#8230; improving hair growth!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Do We Get Biotin?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Biotin is found in the food we eat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are, however, tiny amounts of it available in our daily diet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Thankfully, you can increase your biotin intake in several different ways.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The most common way to get extra biotin in your system is through pills and supplements.\u00a0<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There are a wide variety of them out there designed just for beard growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Another option for getting biotin is through oils.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">These oils are designed to make facial hair grow faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">However, there\u2019s no evidence to suggest that topical creams work any better than a pill form. So it really comes down to your personal preference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;5&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.5&#8243;]<h2>Benefits of Biotin<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned earlier, biotin can definitely help with hair growth.<\/p>\n<p>It does this by helping to strengthen keratin in your body. This is the most scientifically proven benefit of biotin in that it is known to support keratin growth.<\/p>\n<p>It doesn\u2019t just do this in hair, it also helps your nails to grow. Nails are also made of keratin, so the stronger the keratin in our body, the stronger our nails are.<\/p>\n<p>The same goes for your hair.<\/p>\n<p>What biotin isn\u2019t going to do is magically grow your beard overnight. Biotin supplements for beard growth are designed to help improve the speed and quality of your facial hair growth and not an instant miracle formula.<\/p>\n<p>Biotin should also help you grow a thicker beard. Meaning that it will help to fill in some of those stubborn patchy areas on your face where hair refuses to grow without that extra boost. Most of us have one or two problem areas on our beards that don\u2019t seem to grow out properly.<\/p>\n<p>You will also notice that your facial hair has a better appearance. Healthier hair always has a smoother, more appealing appearance. The hair on your head will benefit too!<\/p>\n<p>These benefits have been proven several times in studies. Not all of the studies are directly on facial hair, but they do carry over.<\/p>\n<p>One study on scalp hair showed that those who took biotin showed almost double growth and thickness from those on a placebo.<\/p>\n<p>Other studies have been conducted that show similar results.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;6&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.6&#8243;]<h2>Why Do So Many Men Have Trouble Growing Facial Hair?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>There are plenty of guys having trouble growing facial hair.<\/p>\n<p>One of the leading causes of this is biotin deficiency.<\/p>\n<p>Just like any other vitamin in the body, you can be deficient in biotin. Those who are deficient can experience a variety of symptoms when growing their beards out.<\/p>\n<p>Such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facial Hair loss<\/li>\n<li>Reduced or no Facial Hair Growth<\/li>\n<li>Brittle\/Weak Facial Hair<\/li>\n<li>Gaps in Beard Growth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you believe that you have a biotin deficiency, you should go to a blood lab and have your levels tested.<\/p>\n<p>Depending on the facility you choose, your insurance won\u2019t require a doctor\u2019s order before drawing blood. PacLab is one of the biggest labs on the West Coast for such testing.<br \/>Once the results come in, confer with your doctor to determine the proper levels.<\/p>\n<p>The lab results will show whether you are low, average, or high on any of the testings you are conducting. However, a doctor\u2019s opinion on your specific levels is always the best. Also, ask your doctor how much biotin you should be taking to correct a deficiency.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;7&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.7&#8243;]<h2>What is the Correct Biotin Dosage for My Beard?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As with any vitamin, you can have too much biotin.<\/p>\n<p>Too much biotin can cause a variety of symptoms, so taking the right amount is crucial.<\/p>\n<p>For the best beard growth results, you should always follow the instructions included in whichever biotin supplement you end up using.<\/p>\n<p>On average, doctors recommend that you take <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>2.5 mg of biotin per day<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>This is just for general biotin supplementation and is not explicitly targeted towards beard growth. Some doctors will recommend up to 5 mg of biotin a day for beard growth.<\/p>\n<p>However, speak to your doctor first as a precaution, and check if any of your current supplements contain biotin. If so, adjust accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>Biotin is considered a reasonably safe vitamin to take. It\u2019s something most people\u2019s bodies are lacking. But like with most supplements, excessive levels of biotin can still lead to adverse effects on your body.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; _i=&#8221;8&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.8&#8243;]<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Biotin Overdose Side-Effects<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Skin reactions such as a rash or flushing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">An excessive need to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Lower levels of other vitamins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Elevated blood sugar levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Slowed release of insulin<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What to do if You Accidentally Overdose?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You should seek professional care immediately for any overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additionally, you can start by drinking a lot of water. Biotin is very <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/water-soluble-vitamin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">water-soluble<\/a>, and increased water levels can help you to correct an overdose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This should also help to replace the water lost from excessive urinating.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;9&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.9&#8243;]<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What Else Can You Do to Promote Hair Growth?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">To further promote beard growth, you can take extra steps along with biotin to make sure you get that richer beard that you want.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">We have added some of those steps to this article to give you as many options as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;10&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.10&#8243;]<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Add Other Vitamins to the Fight<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Adding other vitamins might be precisely what you need to grow that beard you are looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A daily multivitamin should provide most of what\u2019s needed to assist with hair growth.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Here are some of the vitamins that have a direct impact on your beard:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitamin A<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Other B Vitamins<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitamin C<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Vitamin E<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For more info, check out our updated list of the best beard growth vitamins <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/best-beard.com\/vitamins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a><\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;11&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.11&#8243;]<h3>Don\u2019t Shave<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>When trying to gain rapid beard growth, a lot of people actually believe that you just need to shave a few times to increase the speed at which your beard grows.<\/p>\n<p>This is a myth and one that can actually slow down the amount of time it takes to grow out your beard.<\/p>\n<p>Leave your facial hair alone until it is grown to the length that you desire. Then you can start styling it.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;12&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.12&#8243;]<h3>Use A Beard Oil<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A lot of people aren\u2019t aware of the direct benefits of biotin and as a result, end up using other oils to help with their beard growing.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of beard oils on the market designed to help keep your beard hair healthy and to increase its growth.<\/p>\n<p>Using biotin alongside a beard oil should help in achieving positive results.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;13&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.13&#8243;]<h3>Wash Your Face Daily<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Daily washing of your face helps to keep your pores from blocking up.<\/p>\n<p>Blocked pores are one of the significant reasons which prevent hair from growing out and often lead to in-growns.<\/p>\n<p>You don\u2019t want to just simply rinse your face off though.<\/p>\n<p>Invest in a mild skin cleanser to help get that debris away. Some experts even recommend using a cleanser twice a day.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;14&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.0.14&#8243;]<h2>Conclusion: Does Biotin Help Beard Growth?<\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>YES, it does!<\/p>\n<p>And if you haven\u2019t already looked into it, you need to seriously consider adding an effective biotin supplement to your daily diet if you are looking to grow a beard.<\/p>\n<p>It won\u2019t just help speed up growth, it will help the hair that grows to be healthier and fuller.<\/p>\n<p>Things that every man wants and deserves in their beard.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; _i=&#8221;1&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1&#8243;][et_pb_sidebar area=&#8221;et_pb_widget_area_3&#8243; disabled_on=&#8221;on|on|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; _i=&#8221;0&#8243; _address=&#8221;0.1.1.0&#8243; show_border=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_sidebar][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Will Biotin Help You Grow a Beard? &nbsp;Trying to grow a majestic beard? 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