Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid
California Gold Nutrition
Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(5426 ratings)
Biotin 150 mcg
Score 53
Larger pack of R-Lipoic Acid with minimal biotin; better value for ALA but still ineffective for biotin goals.
Quantity: 120 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals: flag Hair Health flag Nail Health flag Skin Health flag Metabolism Boost
leaderboard Score 53
Larger pack of R-Lipoic Acid with minimal biotin; better value for ALA but still ineffective for biotin goals.
insights Analysis
This larger pack of California Gold Nutrition's Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid offers the same 100 mg R-Lipoic Acid and 150 mcg D-Biotin per serving, making it more economical than the 30-serving option. However, the fundamental issue remains: the biotin dosage is far too low for meaningful impact on hair, skin, or nails if the user is looking for a biotin-driven solution. It serves primarily as an R-Lipoic Acid supplement from a popular brand.
- Contains stabilized R-Lipoic Acid, a potent antioxidant
- From California Gold Nutrition, a popular brand
- More economical per serving than the smaller pack size
- Very low biotin dosage (150 mcg), rendering it ineffective for targeted hair, skin, and nail benefits
- Primarily an R-Lipoic Acid supplement, not a dedicated biotin product for stated goals
- 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.
$25.21($0.21 per serving)
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Biotin | 150 mcg |
R-Lipoic Acid | 100 mg |
Categories
Biotin 43
Its negligible biotin content severely limits its value as a biotin supplement within this collection. It is largely miscategorized if the primary expectation is a substantial biotin contribution.
Goals
While R-ALA offers general antioxidant benefits to skin, the biotin in this product does not directly contribute to the specific skin improvements for which biotin is known. Its impact on skin health is primarily through the ALA component, not biotin.
The minimal biotin dose cannot provide significant results for hair growth or strengthening. This product is not designed to effectively support hair health in the way a dedicated biotin supplement would.
The 150 mcg biotin dosage is far too low to have any measurable impact on nail strength or to reduce brittleness. It is an ineffective choice for individuals seeking direct nail enhancement through biotin.
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