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Organic Plant Collagen Builder

Garden of Life MyKind Organics
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Biotin 2500 mcg
Vitamin A 2000 IU
Silicon 10 mg
Turmeric 50 mg
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Score51
Biotin, silica, and antioxidant vitamins offer some support for hair, skin, and nails, but the product does not contain collagen and relies heavily on broad blends. High-dose biotin can interfere with thyroid, cardiac, hormone, and other laboratory tests, so users should disclose it before blood work.
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Quantity:60 Tablet(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Nail Health
Skin Health
Hair Health

Score 51

Biotin, silica, and antioxidant vitamins offer some support for hair, skin, and nails, but the product does not contain collagen and relies heavily on broad blends. High-dose biotin can interfere with thyroid, cardiac, hormone, and other laboratory tests, so users should disclose it before blood work.
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Analysis

Biotin, silica, and antioxidant vitamins offer some support for hair, skin, and nails, but the product does not contain collagen and relies heavily on broad blends. High-dose biotin can interfere with thyroid, cardiac, hormone, and other laboratory tests, so users should disclose it before blood work.

The clearly disclosed biotin dose is in a useful range for hair and nail support, while several vitamins, minerals, silica, and botanicals broaden the formula beyond biotin alone. The tablet format is practical, though the label does not identify the biologically active d-biotin isomer and the available data do not list all inactive ingredients.

Biotin and bamboo-derived silica give the plant formula meaningful nail relevance. Vitamins and a food blend add supportive nutrition but do not replace direct collagen or keratin.

Who is it for
  • Adults focused on nail health
  • Adults focused on skin health
  • Adults focused on hair health
Best for
  • Biotin supplementation
  • Vitamin A supplementation
  • Silicon supplementation

Pros

  • Provides a disclosed 2500.00mcg of biotin
  • Provides a disclosed 10.00mg of silica
  • Provides a disclosed 45.00mg of vitamin c

Cons

  • The product contains no collagen
  • Broad blends hide individual ingredient doses
  • The formula relies heavily on high-dose biotin

Warnings

  • High-dose biotin can distort thyroid, cardiac troponin, hormone, and other laboratory tests; disclose use before blood work.
  • The proprietary blends prevent complete screening for ingredient-specific sensitivities.
  • Users expecting collagen should note that the formula supplies collagen-building nutrients rather than collagen protein.

Nutrient quality

55 Moderate impact

Food-derived nutrients are appealing, but most forms and blend constituents are not specific enough to judge absorption. Biotin is substantial, while vitamin C, silica, zinc, and other structural nutrients are modest.

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Ingredient transparency

45 Lower impact

Some nutrient amounts are shown, but the food and beauty blends hide their individual ingredients and doses. Complete non-active ingredient details are not included in the supplied label data.

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Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The supplied average rating provides limited high-level context. Detailed firsthand feedback is unavailable, so recurring complaints and purpose fit cannot be assessed.

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Value for money

36 Lower impact

The premium serving cost is hard to support with modest core doses and hidden blends. Biotin carries much of the formula while structural support remains limited.

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Goals

Nail Health
Impact
High effect
B Goal FitB- Strength of SupportB CoverageC+ Formula Quality
Silicon · 10 mgBiotin · 2500 mcg

Biotin and bamboo-derived silica give the plant formula meaningful nail relevance. Vitamins and a food blend add supportive nutrition but do not replace direct collagen or keratin.

The exact biotin and silica amounts are disclosed, although the food-based vitamin forms are described broadly. High-dose biotin can interfere with thyroid, cardiac, and other laboratory tests.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 8 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Skin Health
Impact
Moderate effect
B- Goal FitC Strength of SupportB- CoverageC- Formula Quality
Zinc · 0.5 mgVitamin C · 45 mgSelenium · 12 mcgSilicon · 10 mgVitamin E · 21 mg

Vitamins A, C, and E plus biotin and silica provide broad nutritional support for skin renewal and collagen formation. The product contains no collagen and relies heavily on opaque food and beauty blends.

Most minerals are lightly dosed, and specific active forms within the food blend are unclear. The biotin amount may interfere with laboratory tests, so users should disclose it before bloodwork.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 10 studies
Selenium Supportive 22 studies
Silicon Supportive 16 studies
Vitamin A Supportive 106 studies
Zinc Supportive 66 studies
Hair Health
Impact
Moderate effect
D+ Goal FitC Strength of SupportC+ CoverageD Formula Quality
Biotin · 2500 mcgZinc · 0.5 mgVitamin C · 45 mg

Vitamin C, vitamin E, biotin, silica, and plant antioxidants offer broad support for normal hair structure and oxidative balance. The product does not supply collagen itself, and most mineral amounts are too small to correct a meaningful gap.

Two proprietary organic blends obscure individual ingredients and effective amounts, making the broad label look stronger than its assessable contribution. The 2,500 mcg biotin amount can interfere with thyroid, cardiac, hormone, and other laboratory tests.

Study evidence
Biotin Supportive 4 studies
Silicon Supportive 2 studies
Vitamin C Mixed 5 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Zinc Supportive 22 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene, Organic Food Blend)
2000 IU
Vitamin C (Organic Food Blend)
45 mg
Vitamin E (Organic Food Blend)
21 mg
Thiamin (Organic Food Blend)
0.2 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
0.2 mg
Niacin (Organic Food Blend)
3 mg
Vitamin B6 (Organic Food Blend)
1 mg
Folate (Organic Food Blend)
80 mcg DFE
Biotin (Organic Food Blend)
2500 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Organic Food Blend)
1 mg
Zinc (Organic Food Blend)
0.5 mg
Selenium (Organic Food Blend)
12 mcg
Manganese (Organic Food Blend)
0.1 mg
Chromium (Organic Food Blend)
35 mcg
Silica (organic Bamboo extract)
10 mg
Organic Food Blend
710 mg
Organic Beauty Blend
194 mg
organic Turmeric
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Vegan Kosher Organic Vegetarian
Report overview
B- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC Value

The clearly disclosed biotin dose is in a useful range for hair and nail support, while several vitamins, minerals, silica, and botanicals broaden the formula beyond biotin alone. The tablet format is practical, though the label does not identify the biologically active d-biotin isomer and the available data do not list all inactive ingredients. The relatively high biotin intake may interfere with some laboratory tests, so users should tell the testing clinician about the 2,500 mcg dose before blood work.

C Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The 4,000 IU dose uses beta-carotene alongside an organic food-derived form, which supports a useful daily intake without disclosed preformed retinol. The dry tablet lacks a built-in fat carrier, so taking it with a meal containing fat may improve absorption. Cost efficiency for vitamin A alone is limited, although the formula also supplies several vitamins, minerals, silica, and botanical blends.

D+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value

The bamboo source is clearly identified, but no silica standardization or trademarked form is disclosed. The listed silica amount converts to a maintenance-level elemental silicon dose rather than the preferred target range. The above-median serving cost is difficult to justify on silicon quality alone, although the formula includes many other nutrients.

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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 participantsSkin Health Hair Health Nail Health forBiotin Skin Health forSilicon
  2. Interventions for infantile seborrhoeic dermatitis (including cradle cap).
    Victoire A; Magin P; Coughlan J; van Driel ML · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2019
    Systematic review35 participants2 studies pooledSkin Health forBiotin
  3. Anti-pollution cosmetic-based one-step formation of w/o/w multiple emulsion containing D-biotin for skin protection: fabrication and in vitro and in vivo evaluation.
    Ali A; Iqbal S; Ilyas A; Khan H; Asad MHHB; Fatima N; Akhtar N · Drug delivery and translational research · 2020
    Non-randomized trial15 participantsSkin 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. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Brittle nails: response to daily biotin supplementation.
    Hochman LG; Scher RK; Meyerson MS · Cutis · 1993
    Case series35 participantsNail Health forBiotin
  9. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on skin, nails and hair in women with photodamaged skin.
    Barel A; Calomme M; Timchenko A; De Paepe K; Demeester N; Rogiers V; Clarys P; Vanden Berghe D · Archives of dermatological research · 2006
    Randomized trial50 participantsNail Health Hair Health forSilicon
  10. 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
  11. Effect of oral intake of choline-stabilized orthosilicic acid on hair tensile strength and morphology in women with fine hair
    R R Wickett, E Kossmann, A Barel, N Demeester, P Clarys, D Vanden Berghe, M Calomme · Archives of Dermatological Research · 2007
    Randomized trial48 participantsHair Health forSilicon
  12. Management of hair loss associated with endocrine therapy in patients with breast cancer: an overview.
    Karatas F; Sahin S; Sever AR; Altundag K · SpringerPlus · 2016
    Narrative reviewHair Health forVitamin C
  13. Elucidating causal relationships of diet-derived circulating antioxidants and the risk of non-scarring alopecia: A Mendelian randomization study.
    Ba Y; Shen L; Peng X; Zhang Y; Wang J · Medicine · 2024
    Methods validation study201,019 participantsHair Health forVitamin C
  14. Alterations of plasma antioxidants and mitochondrial DNA mutation in hair follicles of smokers.
    Liu CS; Chen HW; Lii CK; Tsai CS; Kuo CL; Wei YH · Environmental and molecular mutagenesis · 2002
    Observational studyHair Health forVitamin C
  15. Removal of synthetic hair dye using formamidine sulfinic acid and other sulfinate precursors.
    Hawkes JA; Lewis DM; Mama J; Murray J · International journal of cosmetic science · 2026
    Methods validation studyHair Health forVitamin C
  16. A Zinc Sulphate-Resistant Acrodermatitis Enteropathica Patient with a Novel Mutation in SLC39A4 Gene.
    Kilic M; Taskesen M; Coskun T; Gürakan F; Tokatli A; Sivri HS; Dursun A; Schmitt S; Küry S · JIMD reports · 2013
    Case reportHair Health forVitamin C
  17. Effects of tocotrienol supplementation on hair growth in human volunteers.
    Beoy LA; Woei WJ; Hay YK · Tropical life sciences research · 2014
    Randomized trial38 participantsHair Health forVitamin E
  18. Effects of dietary supplements on androgenetic alopecia: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
    Zhou L; Zhu W; Chen Y · Frontiers in nutrition · 2026
    Meta-analysis1,658 participants19 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin E
  19. Evaluation of the Safety and Effectiveness of Nutritional Supplements for Treating Hair Loss: A Systematic Review.
    Drake L; Reyes-Hadsall S; Martinez J; Heinrich C; Huang K; Mostaghimi A · JAMA dermatology · 2023
    Systematic review30 studies pooledHair Health forVitamin E
  20. The effects of minoxidil, 1% pyrithione zinc and a combination of both on hair density: a randomized controlled trial.
    Berger RS; Fu JL; Smiles KA; Turner CB; Schnell BM; Werchowski KM; Lammers KM · The British journal of dermatology · 2003
    Randomized trial200 participantsHair Health forZinc
  21. Incubatory environment of the scalp impacts pre-emergent hair to affect post-emergent hair cuticle integrity.
    Schwartz JR; Henry JP; Kerr KM; Flagler MJ; Page SH; Redman-Furey N · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2018
    Randomized trialHair Health forZinc
  22. A comparison of hair quality and cosmetic acceptance following the use of two anti-dandruff shampoos.
    Draelos ZD; Kenneally DC; Hodges LT; Billhimer W; Copas M; Margraf C · The journal of investigative dermatology. Symposium proceedings · 2006
    Randomized trial40 participantsHair Health forZinc
  23. BMI and levels of zinc, copper in hair, serum and urine of Turkish male patients with androgenetic alopecia.
    Ozturk P; Kurutas E; Ataseven A; Dokur N; Gumusalan Y; Gorur A; Tamer L; Inaloz S · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2015
    Case-control study216 participantsHair Health forZinc
  24. Analysis of serum zinc and copper concentrations in hair loss.
    Kil MS; Kim CW; Kim SS · Annals of dermatology · 2013
    Case-control study342 participantsHair Health forZinc
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Nail Supplements: When, How, and Why?
    Zaraa I; Richert B · Skin appendage disorders · 2026
    Narrative reviewNail Health forSilicon
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. Comparative clinical trial of bifonazole solution versus selenium sulphide shampoo in the treatment of pityriasis versicolor.
    Chu AC · Dermatologica · 1985
    Randomized trial38 participantsSkin Health forSelenium
  32. Selenium supplementation and secondary prevention of nonmelanoma skin cancer in a randomized trial.
    Duffield-Lillico AJ; Slate EH; Reid ME; Turnbull BW; Wilkins PA; Combs GF; Park HK; Gross EG; Graham GF; Stratton MS; Marshall JR; Clark LC; Nutritional Prevention of Cancer Study Group · Journal of the National Cancer Institute · 2003
    Randomized trial1,312 participantsSkin Health forSelenium
  33. Evidence-Based Nutritional Interventions in Wound Care.
    Saeg F; Orazi R; Bowers GM; Janis JE · Plastic and reconstructive surgery · 2021
    Systematic review2,339 participants36 studies pooledSkin Health forSelenium Skin Health forZinc
  34. A randomized, double-blind placebo-controlled trial evaluating the effects of vitamin E and selenium on arsenic-induced skin lesions in Bangladesh.
    Verret WJ; Chen Y; Ahmed A; Islam T; Parvez F; Kibriya MG; Graziano JH; Ahsan H · Journal of occupational and environmental medicine · 2006
    Randomized trial121 participantsSkin Health forSelenium
  35. The Whitening, Moisturizing, Anti-aging Activities, and Skincare Evaluation of Selenium-Enriched Mung Bean Fermentation Broth.
    Wei K; Guo C; Zhu J; Wei Y; Wu M; Huang X; Zhang M; Li J; Wang X; Wang Y; Wei X · Frontiers in nutrition · 2022
    Clinical trial31 participantsSkin Health forSelenium
  36. The Efficacy of a Silicone Sheet in Postoperative Scar Management.
    Kim JS; Hong JP; Choi JW; Seo DK; Lee ES; Lee HS · Advances in skin & wound care · 2018
    Randomized trialSkin Health forSilicon
  37. A non-inferiority study to compare the effect of silica gel fiber dressing with alginate dressing on healing of venous leg ulcers.
    Zhang L; Yang J; Wang H; Cai Y; Zhao W; Dong R; Liu D; Lu X · Wound management & prevention · 2023
    Randomized trial130 participantsSkin Health forSilicon
  38. Retrospective Study on the Clinical Superiority of the Vacuum-Assisted Closure System with a Silicon-based Dressing over the Conventional Tie-over Bolster Technique in Skin Graft Fixation.
    Chou PR; Wu SH; Hsieh MC; Huang SH · Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2020
    Cohort study26 participantsSkin Health forSilicon
  39. Silicon gel sheeting for preventing and treating hypertrophic and keloid scars.
    O'Brien L; Pandit A · The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2006
    Meta-analysis559 participants13 studies pooledSkin Health forSilicon
  40. Efficacy and Tolerability of Topical 0.1% Stabilized Bioactive Retinol for Photoaging: A Vehicle-Controlled Integrated Analysis.
    Farris P; Berson D; Bhatia N; Goldberg D; Lain E; Mariwalla K; Zeichner J; Miller D; McGuire T; Kizoulis M · Journal of drugs in dermatology : JDD · 2024
    Meta-analysis471 participants6 studies pooledSkin Health forVitamin A
  41. Tensile properties and contours of aging facial skin. A controlled double-blind comparative study of the effects of retinol, melibiose-lactose and their association.
    Piérard-Franchimont C; Castelli D; Cromphaut IV; Bertin C; Ries G; Cauwenbergh G; Piérard GE · Skin research and technology : official journal of International Society for Bioengineering and the Skin (ISBS) [and] International Society for Digital Imaging of Skin (ISDIS) [and] International Society for Skin Imaging (ISSI) · 2016
    Randomized trial120 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  42. Antiaging action of retinol: from molecular to clinical.
    Bellemère G; Stamatas GN; Bruère V; Bertin C; Issachar N; Oddos T · Skin pharmacology and physiology · 2009
    Randomized trial48 participantsSkin Health forVitamin A
  43. An Updated Review of Topical Tretinoin in Dermatology: From Acne and Photoaging to Skin Cancer.
    Balado-Simó P; Morgado-Carrasco D; Gómez-Armayones S; López-Ferrer A; Barco D; Ferrándiz-Pulido C; Podlipnik S · Journal of clinical medicine · 2025
    Narrative reviewSkin Health forVitamin A
  44. Novel Cyclized Hexapeptide-9 Outperforms Retinol Against Skin Aging: A Randomized, Double-Blinded, Active- and Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Chang H; Tao K; Yang Y; Wang Y; Ge M; Wang X; Tang S; Yu H · Journal of cosmetic dermatology · 2025
    Randomized trialSkin Health forVitamin A
  45. Sex-related differences in response to zinc pyrithione shampoo vs. non-anti-dandruff shampoo.
    Collins LZ; Baines FL; Matheson JR; Turner GA; Diao Y; Li Y; Pi Y · International journal of cosmetic science · 2019
    Meta-analysis2,088 participants20 studies pooledSkin Health forZinc
  46. Maintenance of an Acidic Skin Surface with a Novel Zinc Lactobionate Emollient Preparation Improves Skin Barrier Function in Patients with Atopic Dermatitis.
    Andrew PV; Pinnock A; Poyner A; Brown K; Chittock J; Kay LJ; Cork MJ; Danby SG · Dermatology and therapy · 2024
    Cohort study23 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  47. Spatial expression of metallothionein, matrix metalloproteinase-1 and Ki-67 in human epidermal wounds treated with zinc and determined by quantitative immunohistochemistry: A randomised double-blind trial.
    Ågren MS; Chafranska L; Eriksen JO; Forman JL; Bjerrum MJ; Schjerling P; Larsen HF; Cottarelli E; Jorgensen LN; Gjerdrum LMR · European journal of cell biology · 2021
    Randomized trial30 participantsSkin Health forZinc
  48. A pilot trial using topical regular crystalline insulin vs. aqueous zinc solution for uncomplicated cutaneous wound healing: Impact on quality of life.
    Attia EA; Belal DM; El Samahy MH; El Hamamsy MH · Wound repair and regeneration : official publication of the Wound Healing Society [and] the European Tissue Repair Society · 2014
    Randomized trial90 participantsSkin Health forZinc