Biotin 5000 mcg

Biotin 5000 mcg

SR Sports Research4.5 (60,016 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 120 Softgel(s) · 120 servings
Goals
$17.95 $0.14 per serving

Product analysis

90 out of 100

Biotin 5000 mcg offers an affordable, clearly identified form that may help brittle nails, although the evidence is limited. Hair and skin benefits are most relevant when low biotin intake or deficiency is present.

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

Nutrient Quality100

D-biotin is the biologically active form of biotin. Its clear identity supports confidence in the form choice without establishing extra benefit from a large amount.

Ingredient Transparency100

Both the biotin amount and form are clearly stated. The simple declaration makes label comparisons straightforward.

Value For Money80

The cost for the biotin amount compares favorably. Good affordability does not establish greater benefit from taking more.

Customer Satisfaction87

Customer ratings are favorable across a very large review base. The volume provides a broad picture of customer opinion without proving hair or nail benefits.

Product Focus73

A single ingredient keeps the formula focused on biotin-related nail, hair and skin needs. The strongest relevance is to low intake, with only limited evidence for brittle-nail improvement beyond that.

Format
Softgel
Container
120 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.14
Customer rating
4.5 · 60,016 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

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
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
A+ Ingredient FitF PathwaysD+ EvidenceA+ Formulation Logic
Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Biotin (D-Biotin)
5000 mcg 96
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Vegetarian
Report overview
A+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
5,000 mcg of biotin per serving falls within a range used for hair and nail support. The cost is relatively low for the amount of biotin. D-Biotin is the naturally occurring, biologically active form.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability100

D-Biotin is the naturally occurring, biologically active form. No artificial colors are indicated and no artificial sweeteners are indicated.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
D-Biotin is the naturally occurring, biologically active form.
Excipient Purity
No artificial colors are indicated and no artificial sweeteners are indicated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The label lists 5,000 mcg of biotin per serving. That falls within a range used for hair and nail support.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
The label lists 5,000 mcg of biotin per serving. That falls within a range used for hair and nail support.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin amount is clearly listed as 5,000 mcg per serving.

Value80

The cost is relatively low for the amount of biotin.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost is relatively low for the amount of biotin.
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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 Skin 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 Skin 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
  9. Evaluation of biophysical skin parameters and hair changes in patients with acne vulgaris treated with isotretinoin, and the effect of biotin use on these parameters.
    Aksac SE; Bilgili SG; Yavuz GO; Yavuz IH; Aksac M; Karadag AS · International journal of dermatology · 2021
    Non-randomized trial60 participantsSkin Health forBiotin
  10. Generalized seborrhoeic dermatitis. Clinical and therapeutic data of 25 patients.
    Messaritakis J; Kattamis C; Karabula C; Matsaniotis N · Archives of disease in childhood · 1976
    Non-randomized trial25 participantsSkin Health forBiotin
  11. Holocarboxylase synthetase deficiency: novel clinical and molecular findings.
    Tammachote R; Janklat S; Tongkobpetch S; Suphapeetiporn K; Shotelersuk V · Clinical genetics · 2010
    Case series4 participantsSkin Health forBiotin