MSM and biotin

[Birdness]

I see some individuals that use supplements. What exactly is MSM???? What is the right dose for both MSM and Biotin???

Thanks

[xtatic5]

I take 5mg biotin and ~7g msm daily. MSM is methylsulphonylmethane. While biotin increases the hair's thickness and growth rate, MSM makes the hair softer and lengthens the anagen phase (maximum length increase). MSM also has other health benefits unrelated to hair.

[agenteye]

I take similar doses of each as you xtatic5, however I take 1000 mg biotin and 7.5 g MSM daily. I am only 7 months post op from my procedure, but notice that it has made a tremendous difference in my overall hair quality. Did you notice a similar result since you've began these supplements?

[xtatic5]

I made a lot of changes to my hair care routine simultaneously so it's hard to know what's owed to the supplements but yes, my hair has changed dramatically. It took 3 months for me to notice a big decrease in shedding/breakage, softer and shinier hair, and wider and more defined curls. The unwanted side effect, however, is the insane itching. I've made myself bleed trying to relieve the itch.

[agenteye]

Glad your hair is looking good. Can I ask what other changes you've made to your supplement regimen??

[xtatic5]

As far as supplements it's just the biotin, MSM, 2g Vit C, and I eat tuna several times per week in lieu of fish oil pills. The other changes I mentioned are hair care related. When my new hair grows in I'll be changing my style and I want my hair to be in top shape.

[agenteye]

Great, thanks for the response! Happy growing buddy!

[Spanker]

Personally I am not a big supplement guy. I think these only work if you are deficient in them in the first place (as far as hair goes). I could be wrong though, I have never asked my doctor.