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Can Taking Biotin Supplements Containing Fish Trigger Allergic Reaction?

I m looking to start taking biotin supplements that also contain a lot of added vitamins, in the ingredients it states that the supplement contains fish, I have a mild seafood allergy do you think the supplement has enough fish to trigger an allergic reaction?
Mon, 18 Aug 2014
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Hello,

Thank you for asking at HCM.

I went through your history and understand your concern.

I would like to mention here that allergy to seafood does not necessarily mean allergy to fish. It is possible to have allergy to crabs but not to fish, etc. Also, all fish are no same.

So, it is difficult to predict whether you would react to the supplement. But if you have allergy to fish, of course you should be cautious while consuming the supplement. You may or may not have reaction depending upon type of allergy you have and the type of fish protein used in the supplement.

Hope above answer helps you.

Thank you & Regards.
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Can Taking Biotin Supplements Containing Fish Trigger Allergic Reaction?

Hello, Thank you for asking at HCM. I went through your history and understand your concern. I would like to mention here that allergy to seafood does not necessarily mean allergy to fish. It is possible to have allergy to crabs but not to fish, etc. Also, all fish are no same. So, it is difficult to predict whether you would react to the supplement. But if you have allergy to fish, of course you should be cautious while consuming the supplement. You may or may not have reaction depending upon type of allergy you have and the type of fish protein used in the supplement. Hope above answer helps you. Thank you & Regards.