What is biotin?
Biotin is a B vitamin, also called vitamin B7. It is water-soluble, which means it dissolves in water.
Your body uses it to break down the carbohydrates, fats and proteins in the food you eat.
Where it is found
Many foods have some biotin, including eggs, milk, nuts, beans and other legumes, and some vegetables such as spinach. It is also in many multivitamins and B-complex supplements, and sold on its own.
U.S. nutrition guidelines set the daily amount at 30 mcg for adults, including during pregnancy, and 35 mcg while breastfeeding. If you are pregnant or nursing, check with your own doctor before adding any supplement or drip.
How it is given at DrpIV+
Biotin is in the Beauty drip: a liter of saline with B12, B-Complex and biotin. It is also on the add-in list, so it can go into another drip for $25, or be given as a shot on its own for $35.
A nurse or paramedic comes to your home, office or hotel. You fill out a short medical form first, and your nurse checks your vitals before anything else. A drip visit takes about 45 to 60 minutes. The needle comes out, and only a tiny flexible tube stays in your vein.
To book, call or text (385) 301-6279. We are available every day from 9 AM to 8 PM.
One safety note: lab tests
The FDA has warned that biotin can cause wrong results on some lab tests, and that those wrong results can go unnoticed. One test it names is troponin, a blood test for the heart. The NIH notes that some hormone tests, like thyroid tests, can be affected too.
If you have had biotin and you have blood work coming up, tell the doctor or the lab.
Before your visit
- Tell your nurse about every medicine and supplement you take
- Mention any allergies
- Ask your nurse what is in your drip and how much
