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Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid
California Gold Nutrition
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(5429 ratings)
Biotin 150 mcg
Score 50.0
R-Lipoic Acid product with negligible biotin; overpriced and ineffective for direct hair, skin, or nail goals.
Quantity: 30 Capsule(s)Servings size: 1 Capsule(s) (30 servings)
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Other goals:
Anti-Aging
Detoxification
Heart Health
Hair Health
Skin Health
leaderboard Score 50.0
R-Lipoic Acid product with negligible biotin; overpriced and ineffective for direct hair, skin, or nail goals.
Quantity: 120Dose: 10000mcg, Quantity: 90
California Gold Nutrition provides Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid at 100 mg with a nominal 150 mcg of D-Biotin. This product is clearly optimized for R-Lipoic Acid's antioxidant benefits. While California Gold Nutrition is a popular brand, particularly online, the biotin dose is too low to independently support significant improvements in hair, skin, and nail health, as commonly expected from a biotin product. The price per serving is relatively high, especially given the low biotin content.
- Contains stabilized R-Lipoic Acid, a potent antioxidant
- From California Gold Nutrition, a popular brand for quality ingredients
- Very low biotin dosage (150 mcg) making it ineffective for targeted hair, skin, and nail benefits
- High price per serving, especially considering its minimal biotin contribution
- Primarily an R-Lipoic Acid supplement, not a dedicated biotin product
- Consumers should be aware that Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) can potentially interfere with biotin absorption if biotin intake is already marginal, though the low dose here lessens this specific concern for general users.
$8.34($0.27 per serving)
 iHerb | $ 8.34 |
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Biotin (D-Biotin) | 150 mcg |
| R-Lipoic Acid (Sodium R-alpha Lipoate) | 100 mg |
Categories
Biotin 40.0
With an extremely low biotin content relative to its primary ingredient and cost, this product barely qualifies as a biotin supplement within its collection for those seeking effective doses. It misrepresents its core offering within this category.
Goals
Skin Health 45.0
While R-Lipoic Acid has antioxidant properties that can broadly support skin health, the biotin component in this product is insufficient to deliver the specific, direct skin improvements often attributed to higher doses of biotin, such as enhanced elasticity or complexion.
Hair Health 35.0
The 150 mcg biotin dose is too low to provide any meaningful benefits for hair growth or strength. It does not meet the expectations for a product marketed for 'Hair Health' in terms of biotin efficacy.
Nail Health 35.0
The minimal 150 mcg biotin dosage makes this product ineffective for achieving any noticeable improvements in nail strength or reducing brittleness. It is not suitable for individuals seeking direct nail enhancement through biotin.
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