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Rosemary
Stinging Nettle 50 mg
Horsetail 125 mg
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Score70
A broad nutrient-and-botanical blend with useful rosemary and nettle extracts, but modest doses and incomplete standardization keep it from standing out.
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Quantity:60 Capsule(s) • (30 servings)
Goals:
Anti-Inflammatory Support

Score 70

A broad nutrient-and-botanical blend with useful rosemary and nettle extracts, but modest doses and incomplete standardization keep it from standing out.
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$20.95($0.69 per serving)
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Analysis

Rosemary leaf extract is the clearest botanical strength, while nettle leaf, horsetail, gotu kola, and oat straw add broader plant coverage. Calcium, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, vitamin E, and biotin make the formula more relevant to general nutrient support than to any single herbal use.

The ingredient amounts are fully listed, and the 5:1 ratio gives useful context for the nettle extract. Rosemary identifies carnosic acid but not its percentage, while the horsetail entry does not show species, concentration, or a meaningful silica yield.

People seeking a multi-ingredient hair, skin, and nail formula may find the mix practical. Anyone wanting a focused nettle, horsetail, or hormone-support product will get more precision from a standardized single-herb option.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking combined nutrient and botanical support for hair, skin, or nails
  • People who prefer capsules over separate beauty-support supplements
Best for
  • Broad beauty-focused micronutrient coverage
  • Moderate rosemary and nettle support

Pros

  • Fully disclosed ingredient amounts
  • Nettle extract includes a 5:1 concentration ratio
  • Rosemary, horsetail, and gotu kola broaden the formula
  • Uses several identifiable mineral forms

Cons

  • Most minerals and botanicals are modestly dosed
  • Rosemary lacks a carnosic-acid percentage
  • Horsetail species and extraction details are missing
  • Silica contribution is very small

Warnings

  • Nettle may add to the effects of diuretics or blood-pressure medicines
  • Rosemary extracts may not suit people with sensitivity to the mint family
  • The multi-ingredient formula makes it harder to identify the cause of intolerance

Nutrient quality

71 High impact

Several minerals and vitamins use well-regarded forms, and rosemary adds a specific standardized compound. Modest amounts and weak testosterone alignment limit the practical depth of the broad formula.

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Ingredient transparency

82 Highest impact

Active amounts and most forms are disclosed without a hidden blend. Daily-use directions, non-active ingredients, and some botanical standardization details are missing.

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Customer satisfaction

60 Moderate impact

The available rating is strong and the sample is small. Detailed feedback was not supplied, so repeated complaints and alignment with the intended use remain uncertain.

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Value for money

61 Moderate impact

Useful nutrient forms provide moderate value for a broad botanical formula. Modest doses and partial goal alignment keep the serving value from standing out.

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Goals

Anti-Inflammatory Support
Impact
Moderate effect
C- Goal FitD Strength of SupportC CoverageC- Formula Quality
Vitamin D · 50 IUVitamin E · 50 IU

Rosemary, nettle, vitamin E, zinc, and other botanicals provide antioxidant and inflammatory pathway coverage. The beauty-focused blend is not designed primarily for systemic inflammation.

Rosemary names carnosic acid but lacks a standardization percentage, and most other relevant ingredients are modestly dosed. Broad coverage is present with limited depth and considerable non-inflammatory material.

Study evidence
Rosemary Not classified

No linked studies yet.

Stinging Nettle Supportive 5 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 20 studies
Zinc Supportive 64 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
as Calcium Ascorbate
125 mg
Vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol)
50 IU
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate)
50 IU
Biotin
200 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Citrate, Calcium Malate)
150 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Citrate)
38.5 mg
Magnesium (DiMagnesium Malate)
36.5 mg
Selenium (L-Selenomethionine)
12 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Picolinate)
5 mg
Silica
500 mcg
Horsetail stem and leaf extract
125 mg
Nettle leaf extract 5:1
50 mg
Gotu kola aerial parts extract
100 mg
Rosemary leaf extract (Carnosic Acid)
90 mg
Oatstraw aerial parts extract
90 mg
Adults 18–50 Vegan Dairy Free Sugar Free Vegetarian
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C- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyC- Value

The 90 mg rosemary leaf extract provides a clearly disclosed, meaningful amount for a multi-ingredient formula. Carnosic acid is identified, but the missing standardization percentage and extraction method leave potency and processing uncertain. Its moderate serving cost and useful supporting ingredients make it a more practical rosemary-focused choice.

Stinging Nettle · 50 mg OverallScore61
C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD Value

A 5:1 nettle leaf extract gives this multi-ingredient nutrient blend a clearly identified, concentrated source. The 50 mg quantity is modest, even after accounting for concentration, and nettle is only one of several supporting ingredients. A near-median per-serving cost and full amount disclosure provide fair rather than standout value.

Horsetail · 125 mg OverallScore44
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value

The horsetail stem-and-leaf extract has a clearly stated weight, but no Latin species or concentration is given. A separate 500 mcg silica amount improves transparency, though the active dose remains very low. Capsule delivery is favorable, while the high serving cost limits horsetail-specific value.

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Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. The effect of hydro alcoholic Nettle (Urtica dioica) extracts on insulin sensitivity and some inflammatory indicators in patients with type 2 diabetes: a randomized double-blind control trial.
    Namazi N; Esfanjani AT; Heshmati J; Bahrami A · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2012
    Randomized trial50 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  2. Urtica Dioica Root Extract on Clinical and Biochemical Parameters in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Akbar Karami A; Sheikhsoleimani M; Reza Memarzadeh M; Haddadi E; Bakhshpour M; Mohammadi N; Mehdi Mirhashemi S · Pakistan journal of biological sciences : PJBS · 2021
    Randomized trial60 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  3. Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Hox Alpha, a Dry Extract from Stinging Nettle Leaves versus OTC NSAIDs in Osteoarthritis: A Retrospective, Propensity-Matched 12-Week Analysis from the German Pain e-Registry (SIPHARO Study).
    Überall MA; Küster MA; Müller-Schwefe PCG; Müller-Schwefe GHH · Journal of pain research · 2026
    Cohort study2,146 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  4. [Recommendations of the DGRh Committee on Complementary Medicine and Nutrition on the application of selected phytotherapeutic drugs and herbal medicines in rheumatology].
    Keyßer G; Seifert O; Frohne I; Michalsen A; Pfeil A; Reuß-Borst M; Sander O · Zeitschrift fur Rheumatologie · 2025
    Guideline / consensusAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  5. Randomized controlled trial of nettle sting for treatment of base-of-thumb pain
    C Randall, H Randall, F Dobbs, C Hutton, H Sanders · Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine · 2000
    Randomized trial27 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forStinging Nettle
  6. Effects of delta-tocotrienol supplementation on Glycemic Control, oxidative stress, inflammatory biomarkers and miRNA expression in type 2 diabetes mellitus: A randomized control trial.
    Mahjabeen W; Khan DA; Mirza SA; Pervez MA · Phytotherapy research : PTR · 2021
    Randomized trial110 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  7. Effect of vitamin E supplementation on serum C-reactive protein level: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
    Saboori S; Shab-Bidar S; Speakman JR; Yousefi Rad E; Djafarian K · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2016
    Meta-analysis495 participants12 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  8. Efficacy of Nutritional Interventions on Inflammatory Markers in Haemodialysis Patients: A Systematic Review and Limited Meta-Analysis.
    Khor BH; Narayanan SS; Sahathevan S; Gafor AHA; Daud ZAM; Khosla P; Sabatino A; Fiaccadori E; Chinna K; Karupaiah T · Nutrients · 2018
    Meta-analysis46 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  9. Vitamin E improves serum markers and histology in adults with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Chee NM; Sinnanaidu RP; Chan WK · Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology · 2024
    Meta-analysis8 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  10. Delta-tocotrienol supplementation improves biochemical markers of hepatocellular injury and steatosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
    Pervez MA; Khan DA; Slehria AUR; Ijaz A · Complementary therapies in medicine · 2021
    Randomized trial71 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forVitamin E
  11. Zinc decreases C-reactive protein, lipid peroxidation, and inflammatory cytokines in elderly subjects: a potential implication of zinc as an atheroprotective agent.
    Bao B; Prasad AS; Beck FW; Fitzgerald JT; Snell D; Bao GW; Singh T; Cardozo LJ · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2010
    Randomized trial40 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  12. Zinc Supplementation in Individuals with Prediabetes and type 2 Diabetes: a GRADE-Assessed Systematic Review and Dose-Response Meta-analysis.
    Nazari M; Nikbaf-Shandiz M; Pashayee-Khamene F; Bagheri R; Goudarzi K; Hosseinnia NV; Dolatshahi S; Omran HS; Amirani N; Ashtary-Larky D; Asbaghi O; Ghanavati M · Biological trace element research · 2024
    Meta-analysis23 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  13. The Effects of Zinc Supplementation on C-Reactive Protein and Inflammatory Cytokines: A Meta-Analysis and Systematical Review.
    Ceylan MN; Akdas S; Yazihan N · Journal of interferon & cytokine research : the official journal of the International Society for Interferon and Cytokine Research · 2022
    Meta-analysis73 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  14. The Effects of Zinc Sulfate Supplementation on Serum Copeptin, C-Reactive Protein and Metabolic Markers in Zinc-Deficient Diabetic Patients on Hemodialysis: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial.
    Hosseini R; Montazerifar F; Shahraki E; Karajibani M; Mokhtari AM; Dashipour AR; Ferns GA; Jalali M · Biological trace element research · 2021
    Randomized trial46 participantsAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc
  15. Zinc supplementation and cardiovascular disease risk factors: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.
    Nazari M; Ashtary-Larky D; Nikbaf-Shandiz M; Goudarzi K; Bagheri R; Dolatshahi S; Omran HS; Amirani N; Ghanavati M; Asbaghi O · Journal of trace elements in medicine and biology : organ of the Society for Minerals and Trace Elements (GMS) · 2023
    Meta-analysis75 studies pooledAnti-Inflammatory Support forZinc