$84.50 $0.72 per serving
Product analysis
OsteoBalance combines minerals with vitamin D and may support hair and nail nutrition when intake is low. Its bamboo-derived silica differs from the preparation behind the specific hair and nail findings, limiting those expected benefits.
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Nutrient Quality39
Most nutrient forms are named, but comparative quality remains uncertain. Bamboo-derived silica compares less favorably and cannot be assumed equivalent to particular studied silicon preparations.
Ingredient Transparency80
All nutrient amounts and forms are disclosed, making the sources easy to identify. Proportions in the multi-form ingredients are missing, limiting a precise blend comparison.
Value For Money41
Silicon falls in the middle serving-price range. Value for most other nutrients remains uncertain, preventing a dependable judgment of the full formula.
Customer Satisfaction74
Customer feedback is very positive, but it comes from a very small number of ratings. The limited response leaves satisfaction less settled.
Product Focus55
The mineral mix has a limited connection to hair and nail nutrition, mainly when low zinc intake contributes to problems. The bamboo-derived silica does not establish the same benefits as the specific silicon preparation studied.
- Format
Capsule - Container
- 351 Capsule(s)
- Per serving
- $0.72
- Customer rating
- 4.9 · 14 ratings
Goals
Impact
Moderate effect
Silicon · 10.7 mg
Magnesium Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 10.7 mcgZinc · 12 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3) | 10.7 mcg | |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate, DimaCal) | 514 mg | |
Magnesium (DiMagnesium Malate) | 64 mg | |
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate) | 12 mg | |
Copper (Copper Glycinate) | 1 mg | |
Manganese (Manganese Citrate) | 2.1 mg | |
Boron (Boron Glycinate) | 0.85 mg | |
Silica (Bamboo) | 10.7 mg |
Silicon (Bamboo) · 10.7 mg OverallScore38
A serving lists 10.7 mg of silica at a moderately high cost per serving, but its elemental silicon yield is unknown. The named form is silica.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40
The source is silica. No extract ratio or silica standardization percentage is available.
Silicon Chemical Form & Absorption
The named chemical form is silica.
Botanical Standardization & Extract Quality
No extract ratio or silica standardization percentage is available.
Trademark and Source Transparency
Silica is named as the source.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency30
The serving lists 10.7 mg of silica, but its elemental silicon yield is unknown.
Elemental Silicon Dosage Adequacy
The elemental silicon amount per serving is unknown.
Label Transparency: Source vs. Active Yield
The label lists 10.7 mg of silica per serving, but not its elemental silicon yield.
Value50
The cost per serving is moderately high.
Price per Serving Relative to Median
The cost per serving is moderately high.
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Sources
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- Menkes disease and response to copper histidine: An Indian case series.
- Trace element levels in alopecia areata.
- UV damage to hair and the effect of antioxidants and metal chelators.
- Preserving fibre health: reducing oxidative stress throughout the life of the hair fibre.
- Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin.
- Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair tensile strength and morphology in women with fine hair
- Increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency in patients with alopecia areata: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
- Intralesional vitamin D3 in treatment of alopecia areata: A randomized controlled clinical trial.
- Vitamin D and its Analogs in Treatment of Mild to Moderate Alopecia Areata: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
- Topical calcipotriol vs narrowband ultraviolet B in treatment of alopecia areata: a randomized-controlled trial.
- Serum 25 hydroxyvitamin D in non-scarring alopecia: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
- The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
- Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
- A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
- BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
- Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
- Predictive Model of Nail Consistency Using Scanning Electron Microscopy with Energy-Dispersive X-Ray.
- Recommendations for the definition, evaluation, and treatment of nail psoriasis in adult patients with no or mild skin psoriasis: A dermatologist and nail expert group consensus.
- Vitamins for the Management of Nail Disease: A Literature Review.
- Nail involvement in psoriatic arthritis.