Do Biotin Pills Make You Gain Weight?

Apr 9, 2014

Lin P.

OK I have been taking it for about 2 months and all of a sudden I noticed I'm extremely bloated and feel like I definitely gained weight! Since I haven't really been doing anything else different, I suspected maybe it was the extra biotin and now here's all these other testimonials! Thank you..I thought I was going bonkers! BTW while I DID experience bloating and weight gain I also did see an improvement in my nails (which was the main reason I started bc I have very thin nails) and even my hair (including leg hair was growing super fast) but I personally did not experience acne problems, nor did I feel increased ApPetite, just weight gain from not doing anything much different. (but I did crave a lot of nuts! - weird) OMG for me I guess it's a choice now, thicker nails or thinner me… that's a no brainer.. guess I'm going off the biotin!!

Apr 25, 2014

Yareli B.

I've been taking them over a year now & yes I love my hair nails Ect I've been experimenting with them. I've gained weight, breaking out like crazy but I want to start just taking them week days then cutting it back to 3 times a week & Ect so ladies I do not recommend biotin!!

Jun 5, 2014

Bella T.

I took biotin for 6 days and experienced a lot of sides effects and the only thing changed in my life was the 5000 mg biotin intake. I interrupted the treatment but still am experiencing the bloating and huge appetite. My question is how long will it take for my body to come back to its normal state like before the biotin?

Aug 14, 2014

Jeanai C.

Weight gain is usually caused by water retention and the only thing to stop that is to drink more water and eat less sodium. water although it may seem counteractive, helps to break water retention. solo if you're taking more than 1000 mcg a day, you need to be drink in more water than ever to break that. it WILL increase your appetite but you have to know that you need to control your diet the normal way you used to.

This was all very helpful for me too lol. because I'm also trying to lose weight

Oct 16, 2014

Adrienne S.

Hey Ladies :) I want to say yes biotin does make you gain weight and fast! Anything over 1000mcg for me does it. I'm ok if I stick with 1000mcg the weight does come off once I come back down to that MCG. I was just on 2500 gnc biotin it was working on my hair and skin but it's too much for me. I tried 5,000 and 10,000 before lmao I was blowing up fast! I'm 5'1 and normally around low 120's. I now weigh 136.5 believe me I'm working on losing the weight!

Jan 18, 2015

Sid B.

Ladies all of your comments have been so helpful... I'm 46 and have had weight loss surgery I've lost 152lbs for almost 4yrs now. I recently about 3 weeks ago started taking 1000mcg Biotin as advised by my cousin to thicken my hair. And strangely have been eating even more than I can take in. I'm constantly hungry and I have gained 6lbs added on to the 6 I gained during the holidays lol. I started to panic that my surgical procedure was starting to fail.
Your comments have truly helped me. Now I have to get this 12lbs off of me for good. Good luck to you all.

Jan 29, 2015

Quinn M.

I found this page on google. I'm a man and I created an account just to say that I have experienced these results too. I've been taking biotin 5000mcg to grow my facial hair and it works well. So good in fact that I even took 2 pills a day at one point because I wasn't noticing side effects. Well its been a few months now and I definitely am experiencing the bloating, weight gain (about 10 pounds), and acne, all of this although my normal routines havent changed. I've been on a steroid before so I completely agree with Lin, biotin acts ALOT like a steroid! I'm disappointed that no other websites warns of this including amazon. I like what it does for my hair so I think ill drop to maybe 3 pills a week and drink as much water as I can stand a day... Also, I think the benefits of biotin (hair and nail growth) decrease when the side effects start showing so Im going to see if drinking alot of water daily reverses everything...

Oct 19, 2015

Liza F.

Does biotin really help you lose weight? Some recommendations?

Dec 9, 2015

Ashley H.

I have just started Biotin because I'm in my 30s and have noticed my hair thinning so my hair dresser told me to try it I know she is no doctor but I accepted her advice I'm 5'7 and weigh about 110 I have noticed my appetite is through the roof but I have wanted to gain weight for a long time because I am under weight but I haven't noticed any change in my hair skin or nails. I literally want to eat constantly and seems like I can't get enough to eat. I do believe it slows down your metabolism the weight gain I'm ok with so far

Aug 16, 2016

Nerline G.

Thank you so, so much ladies. Your comments just opened up my eyes. I took 250 Natrol 5,000 mcg fast dissolve Biotin tabs within a year. I went from 140 pounds to 185 pounds. I got so desperate that I started taking diet pills. But even the diet pills that worked for me in the past did nothing to cut my appetite. I stopped eating meat and started a regular exercise routine, only to lose a few pounds and gained it back within a week because the biotin kept making me HUNGRY. Like another lady said here, I felt like I was on steroids. My head became bigger, I have acne that hurts so badly, and the bloating is just irritating. But here's my theory: when you are thirsty, and biotin does require that you drink a lot of water, the body sends the same signal as when you are hungry. So might think that you need food, but plenty of fluids is what you really need. I just finished the bottle. So, I'm going to start by drinking as much water as I can, workout regularly for two weeks, and try the diet pills after 4 weeks to see it there will be a difference. BUT I AM DONE WITH BIOTIN.

Sep 7, 2016

Rebecca W.

Your story seems so much like mine, in fact, I was in this very state a few years back, with people commenting on my weight. I was about 50 pounds overweight and yes was looking bad. I had lost all confidence in myself, stayed away from parties, avoided meeting friends, and my life was a complete nightmare. People did suggest me many weight loss supplements, exercises, yoga, and all that. I too tried some of them, ardently followed for about few weeks and gave up. I came across an article that said www.certifiedbiotin.com helps lose weight amazingly. I tried not one but two biotin brands one after the other, but the results were not the least impressive.
In just a couple weeks, I started noticing results. Keeping in mind how overweight I was, when I could see results, it clearly meant changes were actually happening. Not only that, certifiedbiotin.com also has had its effect on my nails and hair, they are much stronger and much shinier than before am getting compliments from everyone, it feels amazing. So, I would suggest you try this amazing product, has worked for me, and I pray it works for you too.

Nov 23, 2016

Leigh H.

So! Here's the problem with the weight gain and biotin...Never ever take the actual dosage that these supplement companies "recommend" because it throws your body into "I'm being attacked!!" mode and you start to put on weight. At the MOST, take 30mcgs a day and do not be interested in overnight success by taking 1000mcg or more (which is what the tabs mainly come in). Take 30mcg or even cut THAT in half. It will work fine...and BETTER. And you will not shock your system. This is true of ALL supplements. Buy tabs--not capsules--and get a good pill cutter (the CVS cheap kind is the best...don't pay a lot for one). Chop those babies up and take a lot less for a long time. Trust me, it will be far more effective!! Good luck out there!!

Dec 16, 2016

Hadeev S.

I've been perimenopausal for almost 9 years. I sported a bald head for 15 years, and decided in Jan 2016, to let my hair grow back. The hair strands are very fine, and silver grays are noticeable now. This year, I put on about 30-35 pounds. Someone on instagram suggested I take biotin to help my hair grow. I bought the gummies. My menstrual cycle had stopped for over a month prior to starting biotin. After a month into it, my period came back. My hair is a thick, curly, coily afro now, and my brittle nails are strong. I haven't lost any of the 30+ pounds I gained this year, but now I notice my face has filled out more. It went from heart-shaped to square. I will cut down on the dosage to see if it helps with weight loss. I can't fit my fat clothes anymore. Ugh!