Reddit mentions: The best bitamin b7 supplements

Doctor's Best multivitamin

It has the best form of everything (no synthetics) at a reasonable price, but you might need to limit methyl b12's depending on your VDR taq status. Check this out for more: http://methyl-nation.com/comt-vdr-taq-the-mutation-series/.

Taking one of these multis a day (says to take 3) hasn't given me any overmethylating symptoms so far. Each capsule has way more of everything compared to your average multi, so 1 should be good to shore up an otherwise healthy diet avoiding folic acid wherever you can.

Here's another idea I've been toying with and might try myself, in case you can't tolerate any methyl b12: make your own "multi" stack with minerals and a b complex, adding L-methylfolate (only need half of these) and hydroxy/adenenosyl b12 seperately if you want those. This leaves A/C/D/E/K which I believe can be pretty much covered in a healthy diet and supplemented cheaply (D+C). If you have GSTP1 mutation, you should be avoiding supplemental E.

That B complex has the best forms of the other B's and leaves out Folic Acid and B12 for us. There's another, cheaper brand on amazon without Folic Acid but it has cyano b12. I'm not sure why cyano b12 is so bad to be honest - everything I read on the net about it is kind of vague/woo-woo, but I'm erring on the side of caution anyway (at a cost to the wallet!). Perhaps you can enlighten me?

Hope this was helpful, good luck.

edit: found this on knowyourgenetics.com

>Cyano B12 contains a cyanide molecule. So when you take cyano B12 your body must first turn
it into hydroxy B12 in order to use it, and then must find a way to get rid of the toxic cyanide
molecule. We all know cyanide is a poison even if the rest of the B12 molecule is good for you.
The body actually uses hydroxy B12 in order to detoxify cyanide. So, not only is cyano B12 not
the form your body ultimately needs, but taking higher doses of cyano B12 may actually deplete
your hydroxy B12. So why would anyone use cyano B12 if it can be toxic? Well, in low doses it
may be helpful for the eyes, but for the most part cyano B12 is used because it is much less
expensive, and a form of B12 that is easier to keep stable.

Alright so honestly it sounds like as long as you get hydroxy, a little bit of cyano isn't a big deal (cyanide fears are majorly overblown reportedly). With that said I'm going to probably go with this B complex that's a much better value & low in cyano b12.

I've been taking Hair, Skin, and Nails Extra Strength since the beginning of February and have seen drastic improvement in my skin, with some hair and nail improvements. I had acne-prone, oily skin with crazy dryness, too. (AKA dehydrated) Prior to starting biotin, I changed up my routine and saw a dermatologist, which helped a lot, but I think the Biotin is really keeping things on track.

My Routine is super basic. AM is just water and a gentle wipe with a washcloth, with a sunscreen and CeraVe PM lotion. PM, I follow the Oil Cleansing Method with mineral oil on my cheekbones, nose, and forehead, let it sit, and massage it off (and the rest of my face, too) gently at the end of my shower with a warm washcloth. Afterwards, I use St. Ives Exfoliating Pads, let dry, and follow with more CeraVe PM.

Biotin is working for me, and so is my skincare routine, but I'd really recommend checking out /r/SkincareAddiction for more comprehensive advice. Biotin does cause acne for some people, but so do new products, resting your hand on your chin, sleeping on one side of your face too much, and lots more. Check that sub out, and stick with it a little bit before you give up. Good luck!

edit: grammar
edit #2: This is relevant if you want to check your routine to be sure it's not a product you're using.

Don’t know where you’re located but I recently did a big chop and my hair has been growing! This stuff is better than any gummies I’ve ever used.

Extra Strength 10000mcg Biotin Liquid Drops, 60 Servings, Vegan Friendly, Supports Healthy Hair Growth, Strong Nails and Glowing Skin, 3X More Absorption Than Capsules or Pills https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FJQ32BG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_VWAyDbT2CJMTF

You have type 3c or 4a hair, but the photo is kind of blurry.

The Roots Naturelle Virgin Hair Fertilizer Conditioning Treatment is pretty good for growing hair. When I tried it once my hair literally grew overnight, but I also used it with an argan oil condtioner. A lot of people on this sub use that argan oil shampoo, argan oil supposedly grows you hair.

How do you detangle your hair? You should do it wet, with a detangler or leave in. Start at the ends of your hair and slowly work you way up. Kinky Curly makes the best detangler out there IMO, and they also have a hard water shampoo, gel and hair oil.

Mane and Tail Herbal Gro is a cheap hair growing shampoo that's petty popular with people who have curly hair. It works for me just as well as the argan oil shampoo, however it sometimes gives me acne.

Try putting a shower cap on when you sleep. It keeps the moisture from escaping and can help grow you hair. It also keeps your hair from getting messed up, you only need to wash it once every week or once every couple of days. Some people wash with conditioner every couple of days or every week but "clarify" with shampoo once a month.

Also you should check out r/blackhair if you don't already know about that sub. They might be able to help with protective styles and other junk. I'm just assuming you're black because of your use of the term "big chop" which means you hair takes relaxer. I see a lot of people over there transitioning to natural hair. Although admittedly most of the users are teenaged boys asking what a fade is.

Edit: Oh also take some Biotin

I use Biotin to grow my hair length and it works great and also does make my hair seem fuller. I think it's worth it. Let me find a link to the kind I use that I like better than the stuff at the grocery store.

Here. A little more expensive but I like them.

I hope it helps you and I sure hope this isn't a symptom of a bigger problem. Good luck.

Hmm, that's a good question. I am leaning towards yes, I would have still done it when I did. I am fairly certain the follicles in my temples are dead, so I would get a transplant regardless at some point. And considering how long it takes to grow in (3 - 12 months) vs. breast growth vs desire to present female, yeah, I definitely would. I didn't want to have boobs sticking out with a masculine, balding head!


I did consider the fact that FFS could bring my hairline down, but since it may be covered in Oregon sometime soon (so my endo says), I though I should wait to get it, and save me some money. That said, 2000 hairs cost me $8k in the USA (I got a Care Credit Card with 2 years to pay it off interest free).


Never ever quit the Rogaine!!! And if you are feeling like spending just a little more, here is everything I do:

• A nice, natural shampoo and conditioner. Only wash with shampoo every other day; your natural oils are a good thing.
  
• Get an Rx for Finasteride 1mg (Propecia is 1mg, and Proscar is 5mg that should be cut up unless its given by your endo as a blocker, for example, if you cant handle Spiro). I take morning and night, but shhhhh that's "bad form." I'm paranoid and have my husband get the extra dose via Rx. You can also get it online if you pay far more.
  
• Propidren OTC DHT blocker from Amazon.
  
• Hairfluence supplement (it has a lot of things a women's multivitamin would, plus more).
  
• MSM 1000mg taken 4x a day (There is a little bit in Hairfluence).
  
• Biotin 10,000mcg supplement (There is a little bit in Hairfluence).
  
• I take a Cal/Mag/Zinc supplement to counteract some hairloss from my seizure medication (AEDs commonly fuck up the nutrients your hair needs)
  
• Rogaine 5% Foammorning and night. I fucking hate it because it makes my hair stiff and gross, but I will switch to nightly only once I can pull of some feminine hairstyles. You can get generic [liquid] Rogaine that is drastically less expensive, but it's such a mess I couldn't stand it.
  
• The big budget item I have is my laser helmet. Cold Laser Therapy has been cleared by the FDA to treat hair loss but its pricey. Two years ago it cost me $600. People like to knock it, but hey, it works for me and they had them on display at the office I got my transplant at.
  
  
  At the end of the day, every doctor will say, "You are on testosterone blockers, you don't need Finasteride or Rogaine or XYZ because you don't have testosterone." I have yet to find a patient who agrees with that; even if you have female range T, that little bit can still make DHT which is a big culprit along side genetics. And frankly, all of this is cheaper than an insured Orchi., the only way you are going to get your T down to almost zero.
  
  
  Cheers, I'm off to get my first injection, which I hope puts the pedal to the metal.

Well you’re still a relatively young person, I’d imagine (don’t quote me on this) that the reason it cause “wrinkles and aging skin” would be due to the fact that it causes dryness within the area the area of application because of the Propylene Glycol in Minoxidil. This usually leads to a person not being able maintain an adequately moisturized face while you have minoxidil on your face. I can imagine that without the proper amount of natural oils (sebum), it could lead to skin aging and wrinkles. Though IF that’s the case (because I am no professional), you may want to use the foam version so you don’t experience the dryness, though you will still have to wait to take off the minoxidil before you moisturize, your skin will not become nearly as dry WHILE you have it on. Over the long term this could make a difference. Hopefully this will help you gauge which direction you what to proceed with. Aside from this, if you can afford the Foam Minoxidil from Kirkland or Rogaine for the duration of your intended use then all that is left is to weigh your pros and cons and decide if it’s worth the potential trade offs.

If you’re very concerned with the health of your skin I’d advise you to look into purchasing a Biotin 1000mcg supplement (Do not take higher than this. This is slightly more than 3 times the Daily Recommended Value of a person with metabolism of 2000 Calories; longterm use of really high contents of biotin could lead to catastrophic nerve issues, the one I provided is usually the lowest you will find but is more than enough). Also look into essential oils preferably with low comedogenic ratings or other moisturizers for your skin. As well as
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptide Supplements. Though supplements are great, they are exactly as the name implies, they supplement. Having a healthy balanced diet, along with daily aerobic exercise is your best aid in having healthy skin.

Hopefully this helps!

I'm a 5'10" woman, started 4/15/2019 at 370lbs, and am currently 311.3lbs. I can't help in your first couple questions, but my hair had been thinning for a few years prior to starting weight loss. I changed my shampoo and conditioner for a sulfate/paraben free shampoo and conditioner with biotin and collagen. I also began taking a daily multivitamin with iron and calcium, and a daily biotin supplement.

I haven't noticed a huge difference in hair thickness, but my hair definitely doesn't get as oily as fast as it used to when I was using Aussie.

Good luck to you! Keep up the incredible work. Just make sure you're not doing this thing too quickly.

Hello! I hope this does not go against any rule but I had a revision to my RnY on January 30th 2018. Eight years ago I lost SO much hair the first time around. This time I am taking Biotin. I'm not a medical professional but it does work if you take it on a regular basis. I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H7GB9G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

Hope that helps!

Cheers!

EDIT: I just saw that this is the better deal: https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Biotin-Maximum-Strength-Tablets/dp/B0185PXU3K/ref=sr_1_4_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1519830762&sr=8-4&keywords=Natrol%2BBiotin%2BMaximum%2BStrength%2BTablets%2C%2B10%2C000mcg&th=1

i take a multi - before i started even losing any weight my doc recommended i try to find one with vitamin D and iron. i've taken the rainbow one women's multi for a couple years now - it doesn't upset my stomach and i have no complaints. no idea if it's effective or not but i continue.

i supplement my fiber - i've tried a half dozen different varieties and settled on this powder. it doesn't taste great but it works and it's easier for me to down a little glass than pop 6 capsules, etc.

i also take biotin - i have always had fine hair but around 70lbs down, found it was thinning significantly. my protein and fat macros were still looking good, and my multi is almost equivalent to a lot of prenatals, but i added in this biotin. i've been taking it for about 6 months and have noticed a definite uptick in new hair growth; although i have also been maintaining for about the last 6 months so i can't say for sure it's the biotin.

i eat protein bars quite a bit as well, although i typically have them as lunch instead of in a supplement role. i've tried most flavors from b-up, one, muscle pharm, quest and more, and my favorites are quest's apple pie flavor and muscle pharm's cinnamon combat crunch bar.

Skincare Rave I just started oil cleansing with evening primrose oil, and I really enjoy seeing the makeup just melt off on my cotton ball. Weirdly satisfying. I haven't completely converted over from cleansing with cold cream, but it might be coming. (And no breakouts! No rosacea flair ups!)

Makeup Rave I got Bite Lip Crayons a while back, but recently added the Red Velvet color to my 'daily face'. Love it! It stays so much better than regular lipstick, while also not being as drying as regular matte lippies. The color is BOLD and awesome. :)

Makeup Rant I decided to try out Jane Iredale Liquid Minerals foundation for its 'natural' blah blah. I hate it. The coverage is non-existent in my color (palest). Like I literally feel like it's clear, and I'm just putting moisturizer on my face. Yah for wasting $50!

Nailcare Rant of the friggin year - OPI Nail Envy for Sensitive/Peeling! This little bottle of nail death has KILLED all the progress I've made on my nails over the last few months. I've been taking Biotin and adding collagen to my coffee, and my nails have flourished! Then I use this Nail Envy crap on my fingernails just for the heck of it (cause I got it for my toes), and I have had broken nail after broken nail after friggin broken nail!

Also, that collagen I linked above - I'm in love! I got it because my mom read that it's good for thyroid/autoimmune issues, and I've noticed a significant increase in my energy level on top of the nice hair and nail growth...minus the sad effect of body hair ALSO growing in faster, haha.

I've posted this before, but don't waste your time on sugar bear hair. Order this instead: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00OJOFX2S?psc=1

It's the same thing, but for 10 bucks. I'm on my second bottle and my hair definitely feels better, plus they're delicious.

1. Get regular manicures to clean up the cuticle area. You could also look up on youtube how to do it yourself at home.
   
2. Get yourself a hand cream with keratin in it, and use it often. Vaseline has one called "Healthy Hands and Nails".
   
3. Use a nail treatment such as OPI's nail envy to strengthen the nail, promote its growth and deter you from biting.
   
4. Take a biotin supplement daily, which can be purchased here on amazon.

I went through telogen effluvium last year and this supplement from Zhou Nutrition was super helpful. It doesn’t taste good and you have to stick with it for a bit but the results do come! Good luck.

Something I want

Something I need

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The "want" is a bottle of biotin supplements. For a while I've been reading about how biotin can help grow strong nails, shiny hair and is also good for depression/anxiety. It's something I definitely wanna try out, but it still seems like kind of a luxury/vanity thing and not something I absolutely can't live without.

The "need" is a pair of cute socks. I suppose the "cute" part isn't really neccesary lol but I actually do need some short socks for warm weather. I've moved back to my parents' house recently and all the socks that were in my old bedroom are the knee-high/fluffly/Christmas type socks and I'm getting tired of having to wash and rotate between the 2 pairs of acceptable socks I have all the time.

Maaaaaate! Fret not for pia-chan is here!
I started receding hard-out at 21/22. Am now 30 with a full head of hair. I'll tell you how I did it (cos I tried everything).

I have to agree with the commenters about the hairpiece, but last resort if what I tell you mow doesn't work...

1. Finasteride, as recommended by a few other people. Probably won't grow anything back, but will most likely stop anymore hairloss.
   
   
2. Biotin http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B004H7GB9G/ref=redir_mdp_mobile/175-8411994-7005362 cheap as fuck and makes your hair healthy and strong.
   
   
3. This shampoo http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/s/ref=is_s_ss_i_2_10?k=regenepure+dr+shampoo&sprefix=regenepure best one I've found so far. Takes the DHT away from your scalp or smthng.
   
   
4. Lazer comb. You'll prob laugh at this, but no shit, best thing I've ever used. Was 100% skeptical at first, but got one for free. Used it half-assedly for a few weeks and in not even a month the regrowth was unbelievably spectacular. Hope it will work the same for you. Supposedly shocks the dead folicales back to life.
   
   
5. Lipogane. http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0037TM252/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1417513473&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 Tonic you rub in morning and night. Good shit.
   
   
6. Massage brush like this wee fella for use in the shower. http://beautytoptotoe.com/wp-content/uploads/Babyliss-Scalp-Massage-Brush.jpg Massaging is actually quite important. Blood flow.
   
   Also, depending on how far gone/desparate you are, hair transplant always an option.
   
   All of these will take time to work. Before you even start any, commit to a year, using them all consistently, and never miss a day on any of them. Most shit says 6-9 months to start to see anything (Usually little baby hair first) and 1 year-18 months for results. Freakishly, I saw wicked result after like a month.
   
   No need to thank me, just name your first-born after me...

I haven't found a single one, outside of maybe random arm/facial hair also growing faster. A few years ago my hormones must have gone totally out of wack cause my usually long, thick hair stopped growing. Biotin totally turned it around and I've been taking it long enough now to really believe it's not a placebo effect.

Here's what I take, if it helps! They're super delicious: https://www.amazon.com/Vitafusion-Extra-Strength-Biotin-Gummies/dp/B00OJOFX2S

A lot of pregnant women anecdotally report that folic acid helps hair grow faster, and there is a youtube vid saying it helped grow it faster too (a bunch of anecdotal evidence but no legitimate studies and some people do report they see no difference because of it). Anyway, I take a one-a-day teen for her, two of the nature's bounty hair, skin and nails bottle (they suggest three, but since I'm petite and I'm already taking other vitamins, I cut the third out)(there are also other brands that offer mutlivitamin aimed at hair skin and nails - such as GNC, Spring Valley) a 400mcg folic acid vitamin (some off brand one) and occasionally a vitamin C during cold and flu season. Vitamins A,D,E,K are fat soluble and the rest are water soluble. This means that you'll pee out all excess vitamins except A,D,E,K, which are stored in the body fat. I would watch those and always check with a doctor, especially if anything develops that you wouldn't expect (I've had no adverse side effects that I can tell). Biotin is reported to sometimes cause people breakouts, so if you get a bunch of pimples...that could be the cause. During the shower I massage my scalp (when I'm conditioning it) for a good fifteen minutes. Nothing harsh or too fast, just slow and relaxed. Supposedly, this helps blood circulate in the scalp. Other than that, the only thing I've heard that helps with length is keeping the splits away. Wearing silk scarves, keeping the hair in a ponytail so it doesn't rub too much on clothes (also I think pulling it up kind of helps get the blood flowing in the scalp cause I can feel my heart beat in the skin for a few minutes, you know?), and getting trims. Don't let the split get too far up the shaft - such a quick way to lose length. Hope this helps! :)

I track my intake on cronometer so it's nice that I've been able to look what vitamins/minerals I don't get enough of... my current focus is trying to save my hair so here's my current regimin:

1st thing in the morning 1/2 a tablet of this Iron w/ vitamin C with a full glass of water. I don't eat or drink anything else until at least an hour later.

With breakfast: this multivitamin. I've found it to be the most complete in terms of what I'm usually deficit in. Its one of the only multis that I found with a good amount of zinc.

Glucosamine for my joints.

And an omega 3. I choose this one because it has a good ratio of EPA to DHA.

With lunch: another multivitamin (the serving size is 3 capsules, so I spread them throughout the day because i feel like that would be better for absorption,

vitamin E

15g collagen

With dinner: The last multivitamin, another glucosamine tablet, and another omega.

I also make sure I eat dark leafy greens each day, pay attention to my calcium, and spend time in the sunshine. Otherwise I would supplement vit k, vit d, and calcium

And all that adds 107 calories to my intake. Which is sad, but worth it.

FTFY:

I began losing my hair while I was hospitalized for 6 months after a bowel surgery gone wrong (ulcerative colitis). My hair loss was clearly a nutrition issue, yours may not be. But I had success with getting it to regrow after I started taking a multivitamin with biotin in it.

Now about 1/3 of my hair is shoulder length and all the new growth is about 7.6 centimeters. I look a little bit like Sideshow Bob when I get out of the shower.

This one looks pretty clean as far as ingredients go:
https://www.amazon.com/HAIRFLUENCE-Stronger-Healthier-Scientifically-Formulated/dp/B015QFMNZI/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?adgrpid=57155914478&gclid=CjwKCAjw5fzrBRASEiwAD2OSVxxiG2E7SfyNXxNk4Dge615FaichELM0J53JVrBZGryzMn4MEgx-ihoCzTIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274692322731&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9029024&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10206270687616881135&hvtargid=aud-646675773986%3Akwd-298753167302&hydadcr=8261_9530246&keywords=multivitamin+with+biotin&qid=1568621225&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN09BMUFFMjJUUjBaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTg3MzU3MTNKVUFXMlBKUExCTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDUxNzEzM0VSWU1NSVI2RjdHTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

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I began losing my hair while I was hospitalized for 6 months after a bowel surgery gone wrong (ulcerative colitis). My hair loss was clearly a nutrition issue, yours may not be. But I had success with getting it to regrow after I started taking a multivitamin with biotin in it.

Now about 1/3 of my hair is shoulder length and all the new growth is about 3 inches. I look a little bit like Sideshow Bob when I get out of the shower.

This one looks pretty clean as far as ingredients go:
https://www.amazon.com/HAIRFLUENCE-Stronger-Healthier-Scientifically-Formulated/dp/B015QFMNZI/ref=mp_s_a_1_10_sspa?adgrpid=57155914478&gclid=CjwKCAjw5fzrBRASEiwAD2OSVxxiG2E7SfyNXxNk4Dge615FaichELM0J53JVrBZGryzMn4MEgx-ihoCzTIQAvD_BwE&hvadid=274692322731&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9029024&hvnetw=g&hvpos=1t2&hvqmt=e&hvrand=10206270687616881135&hvtargid=aud-646675773986%3Akwd-298753167302&hydadcr=8261_9530246&keywords=multivitamin+with+biotin&qid=1568621225&sr=8-10-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyN09BMUFFMjJUUjBaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTg3MzU3MTNKVUFXMlBKUExCTyZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDUxNzEzM0VSWU1NSVI2RjdHTCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX3Bob25lX3NlYXJjaF9tdGYmYWN0aW9uPWNsaWNrUmVkaXJlY3QmZG9Ob3RMb2dDbGljaz10cnVl

I would not start an iron supplement ontop of a multivitamin unless you have a diagnosed deficiency, because you can overdo it on iron, and the side effects are unpleasant(severe constipation to start with). If you want some extra oomph in your vitamin, my doctor recommended I start taking prenatals and biotin, since my hair had started to thin. It has had the additional benefit of making my nails grow way faster and stronger than anything else I've tried.

Since you already have a multivitamin you might consider adding a standalone biotin(I take this one) to your routine. Though I will note, it makes all your hair grow faster and thicker, so it could make your facial hair darker while you are taking it.

Good! I also started taking this one ..... biotin
And I was very very happy with it for the price!

If you are interested in vitamins/supplements to help your hair grow a bit faster you could do that. I currently take 10,000 mcg of biotin, 1,000 mg of MSM, and 800 mcg of folic acid. I have noticed a dramatic difference in speed of hair growth.

I used to have this same problem! I would peel them and then bite them. I know bad habit! I mom told me to try Biotin. It is a vitamin, i'm not sure if you've tried it or not. For the longest time I ignored her, how right could she be?

I was wrong and I'm glad to say it! I finally tried it and I seriously can't even bite my nails anymore. I tried all of those hardening/strengthening nail polishes too and they were just a hassle. I take biotin at night but you can take it at any time and that's it! My nails look amazing. They do start to peel when I forget for a few days but then I just start taking them again.

Hope this helps!

Ah hara hachi bu haha! That literally means stomach 80%. I forgot about that, should've mentioned it! It's very true that in Japan, we eat until we're not hungry, instead of eating until we're full. In fact, my sister and I even communicate how hungry we are based on that. So 80% is perfectly happy and satisfied. 85% is feeling slightly sick from eating too much. 90% is feeling physical pain from eating too much. 95% is feeling like we're going to puke because we're so full. And hungry is like... 60%. 70% is we could eat, but we wouldn't eat much at all.

That's so interesting how you bring up how stomach expansion occurs from high volume, low calorie foods like vegetables... I'm guessing you also watch My 600 lb Life and it's a common thing for the gastric bypass surgery patients to be told to NOT eat vegetables because it undoes the surgery by expanding the stomach again. That hasn't really happened to me or my family though, probably because we weren't binge eaters to begin with? I think those powerful binge urges and hunger signals come from unhealthy mental attitudes about food too, which we never really had. So that's why I feel often that I don't really belong here because my relationship to food and weight is purely a control thing for other mental fucked up things about me and I'm very rational about food and weight without it consuming my life.

And yes of course! I'm 23 years old, 5'2 or 158 cm, 81 pounds at the moment, 36.75 kg. So that's a BMI of 14.72. I've maintained a weight of 80-85 pounds for several years now and I don't intend on ever changing that. It grounds my sense of self-identity and self-worth.

I am aware of how many calories are in the things I consume, but I don't obsess over them. I do, however, pay strict attention to how much protein I eat each day and I make sure to stay on top of my multivitamin, biotin, and calcium supplements. My priority is to keep in relative good health (no real health problems yet thanks to my diligence) while staying in my 80-85 pound weight range for my own sanity.

Let's see... Every single day, I eat at least two Chobani Greek yoghurts. Currently, I hoarded the coconut flavor. So that's 150 calories and 12g protein each. That brings my absolute minimum total to 300 calories and 24g protein. But I require myself to eat 36g protein daily. So I make a sandwich! I include mustard and spinach too, but they have negligible calories and grams of protein so I didn't include them.

Sandwich: 291 calories, 20g protein

1 slice bread: 120 calories, 5g protein

35g sliced turkey: 31 calories, 5g protein

2 slices provolone cheese: 140 calories, 10g protein

And honestly, that's how the past several weeks have been for me. Two yoghurts and my sandwich, plus my multivitamin, biotin, and calcium. I also drink at least half a gallon of plain green tea every single day. I have since sixth grade. No milk, no sugar. Just the standard daily sencha I grew up with. On occasion, I drink Coke Zero. But nothing else.

So my total calories and protein each day comes out to 591 calories, 44g protein. I don't really eat anything else at all.

I don't get hungry honestly. I think the last time I was hungry was months ago. Somehow, I don't feel hunger impulses. But I force myself to eat my yoghurts and sandwich to make sure I get my protein and avoid health problems. I don't eat at mealtimes at all. I don't have a set time to eat whatsoever. In fact, it's 4:30 AM here and I ate my sandwich at 1 PM yesterday and my yoghurts at 2 AM not too long ago. My eating is really unscheduled. And I don't plan out what to eat either, not really. I have my routine of my yoghurts and sandwich down, and I don't plan anything else. If anything, I plan what foods I will buy and eat to keep my weight up. I feel guilty for spending money on food and I research a lot into how many calories I can buy for as little money as possible. When I see I hit 79 pounds, I make a conscious effort that day to buy food to regain at least a pound. I have planned and budged for buying all sorts of food, but it's still hard for me because of the guilt of spending money and not being able to eat so much in a short time. My disordered thoughts about food isn't about weight loss but more about self-worth haha.

I do try and snack when I'm not hungry, but again, I'm not compelled to lose more weight. I want to stay in my safety zone of 80-85 pounds. And I hit 79 pounds pretty often, so I try really hard to go back up to where I want to be. I find it difficult to snack though because I get full very quickly and I feel a bit ill when I push myself and eat too much. So I end up rarely snacking, even when I should.

I don't have any off limit foods. I don't fear food and I don't get panic attacks over food or anything. I do, however, dislike foods like anyone does haha. I hate mayonnaise. I dislike sugary foods in general. I'm also paranoid about the health of my teeth and gums, so I avoid soda almost entirely. I'll gladly take diet soda!

My food preferences just tend to line up with foods that are lower calorie. As a kid, I always liked sour candies you see and I strongly disliked sugary candies like chocolate. So that meant that I would snack as a child on candies with very little fat and thus fewer calories. I generally disliked eating starches too. I ate much more meat and fish than rice and noodles, much to my parents' amusement. So that meant that I was probably in a mild state of ketosis, which meant less hunger signals, so I ate less in general. I never grew up on juice or soda. I was and am a tea drinker with no sugar or milk added, so that's zero calories too. And deep fried food was a rare occasion, maybe once a month? We usually ate homecooked meals, using little oil in the pan too. It shocks me how much oil people use on cooking shows. It's so fascinating looking back and seeing how all these preferences ended up to keeping a caloric deficit from day to day. I didn't realize it at the time of course.

In fact, in high school, I once had an argument with a classmate that I was naturally thin because of my genetics LOL. I even said I couldn't gain weight and if I tried to eat more, I'd lose more weight. I cringe at myself, ugh. I didn't know any better. I only learned about calories in college. The thing is, most people don't know how calories work or how weight is something people have absolute control over. They don't see food as calories, just things that taste good. And for some people like me, the things that taste good happen to have less calories so even though we think we can't gain weight, it's just that our habits make it so we don't gain weight.

Back then, I would eat two pounds of fish and chips my dad would fry and probably have like a 2000 calorie intake for that day. But my sedentary TDEE was 1200 calories, so my caloric surplus was only 800 calories. And eating 1000 calories each day, within four days, I would've lost all the weight I would've gained from that massive caloric intake day, so I was never higher than a BMI 16 even when I had no idea what on earth I was doing.

Nowadays, I use calories to exercise control over my life and I assure you that the law of 3500 calories equalling one pound of real weight, either lost or gained, is absolutely right. In fact, that's why I'm able to manage my anxiety over special events with lots of food. I know that within a week, I will have lost any weight I gained from a wedding or whatnot, even if I don't know the calories in the filet mignon with butter sauce. I know for a fact that even if what I ate was 4000 calories, within a week, I'll be back where I started. That logic of calories brings me so much peace and mental stability despite everything else wrong in my head. :D

I've been using biotin for a few months, and my hair and nails are growing faster, plus I've got new hair growth coming in. I'm generally skeptical of vitamins and supplements, but I'm seeing awesome results with this.

I use these biotin drops

This is what I use for Magnesium. It seems to be really gentle on my bowels. And since that one is so good, I tend to buy other vitamins and supplements from that brand, too.

I also take collagen and biotin to help with hair and skin. It could just be the water, but I've gotten a few compliments on my skin recently.

I also take just a regular multi-vitamin.

This is the 5,000 mcg I just ordered for my mom

Natrol Biotin Plus Lutein Tablets, 5,000mcg, 60 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01C46JWN8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_uOM6Bb3QGPR1T

And I take the 10,000 mcg

Natrol Biotin Maximum Strength Tablets, 10,000mcg , 100 Count (pack of 2) ( Pack May Vary ) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0185PXU3K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sPM6BbAXHF7JA

I initially found it at Sprouts but amazon had better prices. I just take one in the morning with the rest of my medication and supplements.

Curly hair generally takes a longer time to look longer and flowy so I wouldn't worry about it, just keep persevering. I've found Biotin to be a good supplement to increase growth, this is the one I take

I don't take Mtx so it might not help but, I also have fine/thin hair and have been taking 10,000mcg of Biotin and it's done wonders for my hair and nails. Both grow super fast. Here's a link of the one I take. I think I've been on it at least 6 months or so - https://www.amazon.com/Potency-Supports-Verified-Certified-Veggie-Softgels/dp/B00T56FQAE/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2NEQKTXLX8QK5&keywords=sports+research+biotin+with+coconut+oil+10%2C000&qid=1569247882&sprefix=sports+research+biotin%2Caps%2C156&sr=8-4

You can probably find them cheaper but here are the ones I take.

Nature's Bounty Extra Strength Hair Skin Nails, 230 Count Gummies. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019YDFLMA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_xLtRAb9Q4SSH0

One A Day Pills Multivitamin Multimineral Supplement Tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0771XZF8F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_INtRAbJN1TVEJ

Info is in the description and pics. It took a month of nightly use before I noticed things were growing faster.

Yes!

1. 30x 1mg Fin: $13 @ Costco
   
2. 1 Month Supply of Minoxidil: $6.80
   
3. 7oz 1% Nizoral: $14.10
   
4. 60 Day supply Biotin: $5.82
   
   Comes out to just under $40
   
   For finasteride, you can get it even cheaper by getting the 5mg tablet and splitting it into 4ths.
   
   Also buy a 12 month supply of minoxidil and it's even cheaper in the long run.
   
   For Niz, I have a prescription for the 2% and it's only $4 for a 1 month supply.
   
   You also really don't need the Biotin gummies. Maybe just take a multivitamin to ensure you meet your daily intake in case that's a concern.

These are the ones I take for the purpose of growing amazing hair, even on my lip.

Biotin is a readily available OTC supplement that's supposed to help with healthy hair, skin and nails.

This is the one I use:

https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B00OJOFX2S/

A few months for hair to start to grow out thicker. My top 3-4 inches is all thick my ends are super thin. I’m going to have to cut as it grows.

Biotin is a pill I take. The oils I mix together and rub on my scalp, wrap in a scarf and go to bed. I rinse it out in the morning.


biotin

castor oil

argon oil

I second that Sugar Bear Hair is garbage. All you get is extra sugar in your diet. I noticed my nails were nicer, but that's it.

Just get a bottle each of B-7 and B-3 vitamins and take those regularly. Those are what strengthen hair and nails, but without the big price tag and extra sugar.

I take the Sports Research Biotin which is suspended in coconut oil and on the lower side of available doses. From what I read before I decided to try it, most of the "prescribed" doses are way higher than what people actually need and is just a marketing gimmick to seem "better" than other brands (a very few special cases excepted.) I think it took about 6 weeks to notice before I started getting stronger nails and fewer splits, and now as long as I keep them moisturized I almost never split or break a nail, I used to average about 1 per week. For nail moisturizer, I use a coconut oil cream that I made myself (aimed for chapstick, put in too much beeswax, so it makes a great nail cream instead LOL) or a cocoa butter bar with a bit of coconut oil in it. I've heard good things about jojoba oil but my skin reacts to it a little bit, so I don't use it.

Prenatals are pretty great; but I also have a... unique food source.

TL;DR: You can get raw biotin for cheap, use it daily, and you need so little that it'll last you for three years.

I'm using 5,000mcg of Biotin per day product link and 1,000mcg of Folic Acid product link. I feel like I'm definitely noticing a difference, and seeing some new hairs pop up in areas where there was little to no hair before. I'm going to stick with it for as long as I can.

I just take one of [these] (https://smile.amazon.com/Natrol-Biotin-Maximum-Strength-tablets/dp/B0185PXU3K/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1491820204&sr=8-3&keywords=biotin) every day. Easy peasy.

My hair is thinning and I started taking hairfluence and it's gotten a little better.

I'm in the same position as you! My hair used to take fore.ever to grow out. I've been using Nature's Bounty Hair, Skin & Nails Biotin (Even the gummies work!) and i've noticed it's growing so freaking fast. I dyed my hair exactly one month ago and I already need to get it touched up. I also take a gummy multivitamin (I still think i'm a kid, don't judge me) Let me dig around for some pictures from a few months ago when I started taking them and i'll post them soon.

edit Here are the pics. Sorry for the crazy faces :)

I have had hair loss in the past from chronic health issues and have had a lot of luck with this biotin for my hair and nails. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00IOZWC2M/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1518562145&sr=8-3&keywords=Biotin&dpPl=1&dpID=41u%2BBkSfEdL&ref=plSrch

I had to use a proxy to look it up on Amazon (.cz to .com) but Natrol is the name. Lesser dosage though.

I have really thick, long Asian hair, and I've noticed that not using a hair dryer or heating products does wonders, along with Biotin supplements for me!

You want to make sure you start off with a lower dosage of Biotin supplements though, because it can cause acne breakouts for some people. I personally take 10,000 mcg Biotin tablets. (https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0185PXU3K/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1)

10,000 micrograms, or 10 mg. It's a water soluble B vitamin. A lot of multivitamins include it, but I don't take a multi.

You can't take too much, but it can give you rosy cheeks and sometimes acne at 10,000 mcg. I don't get that tho. Amazon link it's hella cheap.

I had that problem and my dermatologist recommended Biotin. It has made a huge difference.

Biotin

Amazon link (add-on item)

I take this: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00T56FQAE/ which says it's 10,000mcg with Coconut Oil.

I ordered this about a week ago : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H7GB9G/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I am going to pick it up tomorrow from the post, I believe this is a good one isn't it?

I usually try different brands for a few months so my results are kinda off. Currently I'm taking a multi-vitamin that has 30 mcg and it's not really doing anything. Last one was 150 mcg.


I was taking one with 10,000 mcg but I still didn't notice any results. Though I might try it again. Here's the link for amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004H7GB9G?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage

They make vitamins for hair, skin, and nails. I do think they make a difference for me in terms of breakability. I happen to buy this brand, but there are a few different options:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0072F8D7S/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1498058521&sr=8-3&keywords=hair+skin+nails+vitamins

There are supplements of Biotin that are 10 mg.

See that:

https://www.amazon.com/Natrol-Biotin-Maximum-Strength-tablets/dp/B0185PXU3K/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1483730471&sr=8-2&keywords=biotin+10

I actually got this 1 yesterday [here] (https://www.amazon.com/Enhanced-absorption-Supports-Mini-Veggie-Softgels/dp/B00IOZWC2M/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1469053547&sr=8-2&keywords=biotin)

Mg or mcg?

Looking at
Biotin Infused with Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - (120 Veggie-softgels) (5000mcg) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IOZWC2M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_gWMzDb8K4YH83

I really need to pee, and I think i'm eating way too many oreos for 11:34am.

Link

Would this work? Seeking Health B Minus | 100 Capsules | Biotin Vegetarian Capsules | Biotin Supplement | Biotin for Women https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HZUNQ9K/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_AG4oDbEYN34ZW

these?

https://www.amazon.com/Vitafusion-Extra-Strength-Biotin-Vitamins/dp/B00OJOFX2S/ref=sxin_3_ac_d_rm?ac_md=2-1-YmlvdGluIGd1bW1pZXMgMTAwMDBtY2c%3D-ac_d_rm&crid=2SHOC17ODID6L&keywords=biotin+10000mcg&pd_rd_i=B00OJOFX2S&pd_rd_r=7f04eb4e-489b-4884-a63c-c192972b3142&pd_rd_w=Y48MJ&pd_rd_wg=EQDTa&pf_rd_p=6d29ef56-fc35-411a-8a8e-7114f01518f7&pf_rd_r=BBRPAV7V2FD50H3PXMDP&psc=1&qid=1574795369&sprefix=biotin%2Caps%2C337

On Amazon, it's $8.35.

Try biotin. I'm not vouching for that brand, it was just this first one I clicked on. I just buy the cheapest one at the store. There's usually a generic.

Not being approved by the FDA doesn't really mean much, you can look at the back of pretty much anything in the supplements aisle and it'll have a little note saying "these statements have not been approved by the food and drug administration"

edit: here's an example of a major brand all grocery stores carry with the same warning label, 2nd image

I got this one: http://www.amazon.com/Natures-Bounty-Optimal-Solutions-Softgels/dp/B004I8GU4A/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1410705958&sr=8-23&keywords=biotin

I think they also sell it at Walgreens but not sure the price there.

I started taking this stuff a few months back to stop my hair from falling out (it seems to be working, used to have to clean out the shower drain frequently because of all the hair now there is none in there or on the towel when I dry off :D ) and it makes my nails grow like crazy. Have to cut 'em twice a week now when I maybe cut them once to twice a month before.

My bad - linked the oil twice. Here's the biotin: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OJOFX2S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

This is the Biotin I take, with no adverse effects:
https://www.amazon.com/Enhanced-absorption-Supports-Mini-Veggie-Softgels/dp/B00IOZWC2M/ref=pd_m_ba_rp_of_3?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HHHAKQ99ZQPXWT5ZPWYE

Fight it! Buy a biotin shampoo biotin conditioner biotin pills and biotin scalp creme

I take these (bypass 18 months ago):

1. One a Day's Womens - I'm a woman so if you're a guy you should probably get the men's version
   
2. Bariatric Advantage Dry Vitamin D
   
3. Nature's Way B-50 Complex
   
4. Natrol Maximum Strength Biotin
   
5. Kirkland's Calcium Citrate
   
   Then, I'm not currently on either of these, but for a while I was taking:
   
   
6. NOW Vitamins B-1 Thiamine
   
7. Country Life Dry Vitamin A
   
   When taking all of these vitamins daily as recommended my numbers have all come back fine. Personally, I HATE the B- Complex because it smells funny, and I've tried a few brands and discovered that its just the way the B-50 complex smells and I just deal. Have one of those lame pill/vitamin containers that you can fill for a whole month, and I keep the B-50 in a separate container because otherwise ALL of the vitamins smell and its a more horrible process.