Supplement guide

Biotin: What It Is, Forms, Cautions, and Clean Brands

By Clip The Veil Editorial Team ยท Updated October 28, 2026

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Biotin is vitamin B7. It supports healthy hair, skin, and nails.*

Forms and what to look for on the label

Doses on the market range from 30 mcg to 10,000 mcg or more.

Before you take it

High-dose biotin can distort lab tests, including some thyroid and heart (troponin) tests. Stop it before bloodwork, and tell your doctor you take it.

See biotin brands that meet our standards