Biotin 5000 mcg

Biotin 5000 mcg

Spring Valley4.8 (1,342 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 240 Softgel(s) · 240 servings
Goals
$8.87 $0.03 per serving

Product analysis

94 out of 100

Biotin 5000 mcg supports normal hair, skin and nail nutrition and offers an affordable way to supplement biotin intake.

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

Nutrient Quality100

D-biotin is the form the body can use. Its presence supports the ingredient quality, without showing that a larger amount gives better results.

Ingredient Transparency100

The biotin amount and form are both stated. Clear labeling makes it straightforward to compare servings with other biotin supplements.

Value For Money100

The biotin is inexpensive for the amount provided. Its value is clearest for someone who has a reason to supplement biotin.

Customer Satisfaction85

Customer feedback is very positive across more than a thousand ratings. The volume gives a broader picture of satisfaction, though it does not establish hair, skin or nail benefits.

Product Focus73

The single-ingredient formula stays focused on hair, skin and nail nutrition. Nail benefits have limited support, while hair benefits are mainly relevant when biotin is lacking and extra skin benefits remain uncertain.

Format
Softgel
Container
240 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.03
Customer rating
4.8 · 1,342 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 97
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Dairy Free Sugar Free
Report overview
A Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
5,000 mcg of biotin per serving is clearly stated; the cost is low for the amount of biotin. It lists D-biotin, the naturally occurring active form. It contains an artificial color.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability92

It lists D-biotin, the naturally occurring active form. It contains an artificial color.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
It lists D-biotin, the naturally occurring active form.
Excipient Purity
It contains an artificial color.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving provides 5,000 mcg of biotin. The amount is clearly listed.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
The serving provides 5,000 mcg of biotin.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The label clearly lists 5,000 mcg of biotin per serving.

Value100

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