Is Biotin Advisable To Control Hair Loss?

hi

I had lovely hair and a good texture and I am overwieght so i have been dieting since a year with healthy portion of protien but my hair loss has increased so i was adviced biotin by my relative ,i do not suffer or take any medication or am not being treated for anything ,so kindly suggest 5mg essvit biotin tablet is advisable for me to take for hair growth.