Biotin 130

[JCMartin]

Hi, i wanted to do a blood test in the morning, but foulishly just drank a Berocca which contains Biotin. Seeing my consultant Saturday so want to pot a test tomorrow. Will it matter? Also taking B complex does that have Biotin? Many Thanks for any advice.

[FallingInReverse]

I might not have a yes/no answer but I do know there is a threshold under which it’s said to be fine.

I believe that this accounts for typical amounts of biotin in foods we eat (ie, guidance says to stop supplementing with biotin - not to cut all biotin out of your diet.)

I will look for the article I have if no one else replies, but maybe in the meantime let us know how much biotin is on the drink label and also on your b complex label.

[helvella Administrator]

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.

helvella.blogspot.com/p/hel...

[JCMartin in reply to helvella]

From this article a small one off dose may be ok?

[helvella Administrator in reply to JCMartin]

Pretty much.

Remember, we have some biotin in our regular diets - and that is not a problem.

How much is in what you have taken?

[JCMartin in reply to helvella]

130 micro grams - minimal? I have done the test now.

[Musicl]

Biotin can cause a false result in thyroid blood tests. You need to stop taking it at least seven days before the test.

[JCMartin in reply to Musicl]

I know thays why im annoyed at myself. But its a tiny one dose amount?

[Musicl in reply to JCMartin]

It will be in your bloodstream. I would have a word with the nurse/haematologist who is taking the blood test

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Which vitamin B complex are you taking

Look up exactly how much biotin in it

We always recommend stopping 5-7 days before test and taking separate B12 and folate in stead that week

Why are you taking Berroca as well as vitamin B complex

well you could test tomorrow but results might be affected by biotin

[JCMartin]

Was feeling shivery with sore throat - i tend to take it as a one off if im rundown. I wont again!! Think my B is ok, see ingredients above.

[JCMartin]

Looks ok to me - so its just the one Berrocca!!

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[JCMartin in reply to JCMartin]

This doesnt have Biotin? This is my B complex.