Biotin 5000 mcg

Biotin 5000 mcg

Carlson4.8 (1,653 ratings)
Format:Capsule Quantity: 50 Capsule(s) · 50 servings
Goals
$6.72 $0.13 per serving

Product analysis

60 out of 100

Biotin 5000 mcg may help brittle nails, although the evidence is limited. Hair benefits are most plausible when a biotin shortfall contributes to shedding.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality20

The biotin form is not specified clearly in the product details. That limits comparison of the preparation despite the named nutrient.

Ingredient Transparency63

The biotin amount is clearly stated. Its form is omitted, making the preparation less specific.

Value For Money80

The serving offers favorable value for the biotin amount. The economical price is most useful when biotin supplementation matches a real need.

Customer Satisfaction86

Customer feedback is very positive across a substantial review history. More than a thousand reviews give a broad picture of satisfaction.

Product Focus83

The single-ingredient approach keeps the purpose focused on nails and hair. The serving exceeds amounts used in the small nail studies without establishing greater benefit, and extra biotin has not been shown to improve hair growth when intake is adequate.

Format
Capsule
Container
50 Capsule(s)
Per serving
$0.13
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,653 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Nail Health
Impact
Highest effect
A+ Ingredient FitB- PathwaysA+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 5000 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Impact
High effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysB+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Biotin · 5000 mcg
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Biotin
5000 mcg 89
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Biotin · 5000 mcg OverallScore89
B+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
The serving provides 5000 mcg of biotin. The cost is relatively low for the biotin amount. The label names biotin but does not specify its isomer.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82

The label names biotin but does not specify its isomer. No artificial colors or sweeteners are indicated in the available findings.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The label names biotin but does not specify its isomer.
Excipient Purity
No artificial colors or sweeteners are indicated in the available findings.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The amount is 5000 mcg per serving and is listed separately.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
A serving provides 5000 mcg of biotin.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The label states the biotin amount separately.

Value80

The cost is relatively low for the biotin amount.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost is relatively low for the biotin amount.
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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The Role of Sesbania grandiflora-Derived Biotin and Bambusa arundinacea-Derived Silica Extracts in Promoting Hair, Skin, and Nail Health: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study.
    Patel MN; Maheshvari J; Patel N · Cureus · 2025
    Randomized trial105 participantsHair Health Nail Health forBiotin
  2. Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
    Schulpis KH; Karikas GA; Tjamouranis J; Regoutas S; Tsakiris S · Epilepsia · 2001
    Clinical trial125 participantsHair Health forBiotin
  3. Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
    Coerdt KM; Goggins CA; Khachemoune A · Alternative therapies in health and medicine · 2021
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  4. The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
    Soleymani T; Lo Sicco K; Shapiro J · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2018
    Narrative reviewHair Health forBiotin
  5. Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?
    Lipner SR; Scher RK · The Journal of dermatological treatment · 2018
    Narrative reviewNail Health forBiotin
  6. Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
    Colombo VE; Gerber F; Bronhofer M; Floersheim GL · Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology · 1991
    Other32 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  7. Treatment of brittle nail with a hydroxypropyl chitosan-based lacquer, alone or in combination with oral biotin: A randomized, assessor-blinded trial.
    Chiavetta A; Mazzurco S; Secolo MP; Tomarchio G; Milani M · Dermatologic therapy · 2020
    Randomized trial50 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  8. Vitamins and minerals: their role in nail health and disease.
    Scheinfeld N; Dahdah MJ; Scher R · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2007
    Narrative reviewNail Health forBiotin