Product analysis
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
- Also available
Biotin 5000 mcg$11.48- Customer rating
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Goals
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Biotin | 5000 mcg |
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
Excipient Purity
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
Value80
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.
- 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.
- Low serum biotinidase activity in children with valproic acid monotherapy.
- Vitamins A, B, C, and D: A Short Review for the Dermatologist.
- The Infatuation With Biotin Supplementation: Is There Truth Behind Its Rising Popularity? A Comparative Analysis of Clinical Efficacy versus Social Popularity.
- Biotin for the treatment of nail disease: what is the evidence?
- Treatment of brittle fingernails and onychoschizia with biotin: scanning electron microscopy.
- Treatment of brittle nail with a hydroxypropyl chitosan-based lacquer, alone or in combination with oral biotin: A randomized, assessor-blinded trial.
- Vitamins and minerals: their role in nail health and disease.