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jen1229 replied on Wed, Sep 30 2009 10:15 AM

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I cannot take any OTC supplements.  For some reason the ones I have tried have always acted the opposite on my system.  I take enough junk that I have to take so i  don't care to take anymore. At any ratel I have little faith in the "claims" these supplements make.  If they did the wonderous things they clam, then they would be approved by the FDA and doctors would be suggesting them to their patients.

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Madman replied on Wed, Sep 30 2009 12:52 PM

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biotin is a B vitamin...B7 I believe.

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Ron AKA replied on Wed, Sep 30 2009 2:05 PM

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Madman:

biotin is a B vitamin...B7 I believe.

Yes I agree, B7 or H. Deficiency of it is very rare and not associated with diabetes from what I can see. You will find Biotin in multivitamins.

The only supplement that I am aware lowers BG is soluble fiber, either naturally in food, or as Metamucil. It really just slows digestion of carbs somewhat.

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JoyceL replied on Fri, Oct 2 2009 8:07 AM

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Hi Biotin can be found in food- Before adding Over the counter products, check with you doctor.

Biotin is widely distributed in a variety of foods although at low concentrations. Estimates are that the typical U.S. diet provides roughly 40 µg/day. There are only a couple of foods which contain biotin in large amounts, including royal jelly and brewer's yeast. The best natural sources of biotin in human nutrition are liver, legume, soybeans, Swiss chard, tomatoes, romaine lettuce, and carrots. These sources of biotin include almonds, eggs, onions, cabbage, cucumber, cauliflower, goat's milk, cow's milk, raspberries, strawberries, halibut, oats, and walnuts. The most important natural sources in feeding nonruminant animals are oilseed meals, alfalfa, and dried yeasts. The biotin content of food varies and can be influenced by factors such as plant variety, season, and yield (endosperm-to-pericarp ratio).^[