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Prevention is always better than Cure: Immunity Boosting to Fight Infections
Open Journal of Medical Sciences
| Vol 1, Issue 1
Table 3. Recommended doses of Biotin(vitamin B7) in different ages including Pregnant and lactating woman
| Sl. No. | Age | Recommended dose | |
| Male | Female | ||
| 1. | 0 to 6 months | 5 mcg (200 IU) | 5 mcg (200 IU) |
| 2. | 7 to 12 months | 6 mcg (240 IU) | 6 mcg (240 IU) |
| 3. | 1 years to 3 years | 8 mcg (320 IU) | 8 mcg (320 IU) |
| 4. | 4 years to 8 years | 12 mcg (480 IU) | 12 mcg (480 IU) |
| 5. | 9 years to 13 years | 20 mcg (800 IU) | 20 mcg (800 IU) |
| 6. | 14 years to 18 years | 25 mcg (1000 IU) | 25 mcg (1000 IU) |
| 7. | Above 19 years | 30 mcg (1200 IU) | 30 mcg (1200 IU) |
| 8. | Pregnant woman | 30 mcg (1200 IU) | |
| 9. | Lactating woman | 35 mcg (1400 IU) | |