Biotin

[Shellian]

Hi please can you tell me how much biotin would affect blood test results. I am waiting for a doctors appointment , they have told me it will be between 2 and 4 weeks, but could be sooner. I am currently taking B complex supplement which contains biotin. I know the guideline is don't take for 7 days. However, I have developed bad alopecia and am hoping that the B complex is helping, so don't really want to not take it until I have had blood tests. I really need blood tests to try and work out if it is low vits or stress triggering alopecia.

I am also taking Vit D and cod liver oil supplements along with ( but not at same time as) levothyroxine and One- Alpha alfacalcidol for hypothyroidism and hypoparathyroidism . I do not have a thyroid.

Which blood test results would biotin affect? How does biotin affect results? And in what way? Would it increase or decrease results?

Thank you, in anticipation of your reply. Really appreciate this forum being here.

Have a good day.

[Lalatoot]

Shellian. Biotin affects your thyroid blood test results . We can't say by how much or how as there is no way of knowing.Biotin is used by many labs in the testing process when they test your thyroid bloods. By taking biotin you affect the testing process.

[Shellian in reply to Lalatoot]

Thank you. Guess I'll have to not take the B complex for a few weeks until, hopefully, I finally get a blood test an an appointment.

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

helvella - Biotin supplementation and testing

A short article about how and why biotin can affect blood tests. Includes information about how to avoid any problems.

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