Pros. 1  Another affordable option for fish, coming in at a very low cost. 2  Very easy to store and feed your betta with â Simply sprinkle in its tank or bowl. 3  No risk of carrying bacteria or parasites into your tank. 4  Often fortified with vitamins and minerals.
The adequate intakes (AI) for biotin are 7 mcg for infants 0-12 months, 8 mcg for children 1-3 years, 12 mcg for children 4-8 years, 20 mcg for children 9-13 years, 25 mcg for adolescents 14-18 years, 30 mcg for adults over 18 years and pregnant women, and 35 mcg for breast-feeding women.
Depending on your case, your doctor might recommend a higher dose. For diabetes, for example, one study used 2 milligrams in combination with 600 micrograms of chromium. Even at high levels, biotin appears to be fairly safe. Researchers don't know at what dosage biotin might start to pose health risks.