$11.73 $0.19 per serving
Product analysis
Biotin Forte may help hair affected by biotin deficiency and has limited evidence for brittle nails. Its biotin content also offers good value for the serving cost.
AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works
Nutrient Quality42
Form quality is mixed, with clear identification for B6 and niacin but less specific or less favorable descriptions elsewhere. Unspecified folate and biotin forms leave part of the formula unclear.
Ingredient Transparency92
All ingredient amounts and most forms are stated, making much of the label easy to check. Folate and biotin forms remain unspecified.
Value For Money61
Value is reasonably good but varies across nutrients. Biotin, riboflavin and B6 compare favorably with the serving cost, while several other nutrients cannot be judged confidently.
Customer Satisfaction70
Customer feedback is positive, though the review base is modest. The reviews describe satisfaction without establishing nail or hair improvements.
Product Focus70
Biotin is the clearest link to brittle nails and hair affected by deficiency, although nail evidence is limited. The other B vitamins mainly support normal nutrient functions when intake is low.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 60 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $0.19
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 111 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Vitamin B5 · 10 mgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 10 mgVitamin B12 · 10 mcg
Vitamin B5 Not classified
No linked studies yet.
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 5000 mcg
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 5000 mcgVitamin C · 100 mg
Impact
High effect
Biotin · 5000 mcgNiacin · 40 mgVitamin B12 · 10 mcgRiboflavin · 10 mgThiamin · 10 mgVitamin B5 · 10 mgVitamin B6 · 25 mg
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 100 mg | |
Thiamine | 10 mg | |
Riboflavin | 10 mg | |
Niacin (Niacinamide) | 40 mg | |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg | |
Folate | 800 mcg DFE | |
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) | 10 mcg | |
Biotin | 5000 mcg | |
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 10 mg |
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) · 25 mg OverallScore83
Each serving provides 25 mg of vitamin B6 at a low cost for the amount. The B6 comes from Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. The amount is relatively high.
How this ingredient is rated
Ingredient Form & Label Quality100
The B6 comes from Pyridoxine Hydrochloride. The available information indicates no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or talc.
Vitamin B6 Form Identification
The B6 comes from Pyridoxine Hydrochloride.
Clean Label and Excipient Purity
The available information indicates no artificial colors, titanium dioxide, or talc.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency60
The 25 mg per serving is a relatively high B6 amount. The B6 amount and chemical form are stated.
Vitamin B6 Dose & Safety Policy
The 25 mg per serving is a relatively high B6 amount.
Label Transparency
The B6 amount and chemical form are stated.
Value95
The cost is low for the stated amount of B6.
Vitamin B6 Price Efficiency
The cost is low for the stated amount of B6.
Biotin · 5000 mcg OverallScore89
A serving provides 5000 mcg of biotin. The cost for that amount is moderate. The label does not specify the particular biotin form.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability82
The label lists biotin without specifying its particular form. No artificial colors or sweeteners are indicated. Added sugar is unknown.
Biologically Active d-Biotin Isomer
The label lists biotin without specifying its particular form.
Excipient Purity
No artificial colors or sweeteners are indicated. Added sugar is unknown.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
A serving provides 5000 mcg of biotin. The quantity is listed separately.
Biotin Potency for Health Goals
A serving provides 5000 mcg of biotin.
Label Transparency & Exact Disclosure
The biotin quantity is listed separately as 5000 mcg per serving.
Value80
The cost for the stated biotin amount is moderate.
Price per 5,000 mcg Biotin
The cost for the stated biotin amount is moderate.
Niacin (Niacinamide) · 40 mg OverallScore73
Each serving supplies 40 mg of niacin as Niacinamide, at a moderate cost per serving. The form is clear, though the amount has a less certain fit for the form-specific dose context. No no-flush claim is recorded.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86
Niacinamide is named as the niacin source.
Niacin Form & Goal Alignment
Niacinamide is a standard form for general use.
Precursor Source Quality
Niacinamide is a standard B3 form without an advanced cellular energy claim.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency67
The amount and form are clear. No no-flush claim is recorded.
Clarity of Chemical Form
The chemical form is named as Niacinamide.
Form-Specific Dosage Efficacy
The serving provides 40 mg; its fit for this form is uncertain.
Flush Risk & Safety Labeling
Niacinamide is a non-flushing form; no no-flush claim is recorded.
Value60
The cost per serving is moderate.
Price Per Effective Serving
The cost per serving is moderate.
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