5 precautions you need to take when consuming biotin and zinc to fight hair thinning
Published on: Jan. 6, 2026, 3:34 p.m. | Source: Times of India
Biotin and zinc have become the go-to supplements for anyone dealing with hair thinning. Walk into any chemist, scroll Instagram, or ask a friend about hair fall, and chances are these two names will come up immediately. They’re often marketed as a quick fix for weak roots, breakage, and excessive shedding.And yes, biotin and zinc do play an important role in hair health. But here’s the thing most people miss: taking them blindly, without understanding how they work, can do more harm than good.If you’re popping biotin or zinc tablets hoping for thicker hair, there are a few precautions you really need to know, especially in the Indian context, where diet, climate, and lifestyle already affect hair health in complex ways.
