How Supplements Distort Blood Test Results

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The biotin problem

High-dose biotin, common in hair and nail products, interferes with immunoassays using biotin-streptavidin binding chemistry. Depending on assay design this produces falsely high or falsely low results. Affected tests include thyroid function, troponin used to diagnose heart attack, and various hormone assays. Regulators have issued safety communications about this, and cases of clinical mismanagement including a reported death have been described.

Other interferences

High-dose vitamin C can interfere with some glucose meters and faecal occult blood testing. B12 supplementation renders B12 testing uninterpretable for assessing status — which matters given how often B12 is the relevant question for cognitive symptoms. Iron supplements taken shortly before testing distort serum iron. Creatine raises serum creatinine, mimicking impaired kidney function. Some botanicals affect liver enzyme readings.

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What to disclose

List everything you take before any blood test, and specifically mention biotin, B12, iron, vitamin C and creatine. Where relevant, pausing supplements before testing may be advised, though the interval varies by test and should come from the requesting clinician. If a result is unexpectedly abnormal and you take supplements, mention it before further investigation is arranged — it may be the explanation.

Key takeaways

High-dose biotin distorts thyroid, troponin and hormone immunoassays
B12 supplementation makes B12 testing uninterpretable for status
Creatine raises serum creatinine, mimicking impaired kidney function
Mention supplements before testing rather than after an abnormal result

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