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Alpha Lipoic Sustain with Biotin
Jarrow Formulas
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1077 ratings)
Biotin 330 mcg
Score 55.0
Mainly an Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement with minimal biotin; not ideal for targeted hair, skin, or nail growth.
Quantity: 60 Tablet(s)Servings size: 1 Tablet(s) (60 servings)
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Anti-Aging
Detoxification
Heart Health
Hair Health
Skin Health
leaderboard Score 55.0
Mainly an Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement with minimal biotin; not ideal for targeted hair, skin, or nail growth.
Quantity: 120
Jarrow Formulas combines 300 mg of Alpha Lipoic Acid with 330 mcg of D-Biotin. This product is designed more for ALA's sustained-release antioxidant properties, potentially offering metabolic benefits. The biotin dose is barely above the RDI and is likely included to mitigate any potential biotin depletion from ALA, rather than to serve as a primary hair, skin, and nail supplement. It's a quality product from a respected brand, but its focus isn't primarily biotin for cosmetic effects.
- Features sustained-release Alpha Lipoic Acid for prolonged antioxidant benefits
- From Jarrow Formulas, a well-respected and reputable brand
- Insufficient biotin dosage (330 mcg) for targeted hair, skin, and nail benefits typically sought by consumers.
- Primarily an Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement, potentially misleading for those expecting high biotin efficacy.
- Price is high given the negligible effective biotin contribution.
- 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.
$16.99($0.28 per serving)
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| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Biotin (D-Biotin) | 330 mcg |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 300 mg |
Categories
Biotin 45.0
Its presence in the 'Biotin' collection is questionable given the minimal biotin content and higher price relative to dedicated biotin supplements. It does not serve as an effective primary biotin source for its collection.
Goals
Skin Health 55.0
While Alpha Lipoic Acid is a potent antioxidant beneficial for overall skin health by combating free radical damage, the biotin component offers no significant direct support for the specific skin improvements commonly associated with biotin, such as improved elasticity or complexion from higher doses.
Hair Health 40.0
The low biotin dose in this product is inadequate for stimulating significant hair growth or improving hair strength in individuals looking for noticeable changes. Its contribution to hair health is marginal at best.
Nail Health 40.0
The minimal 330 mcg biotin dosage is unlikely to produce any measurable improvement in nail strength or a reduction in brittleness. It does not provide the necessary potency for direct nail enhancement.
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