R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
Jarrow Formulas
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
4.7
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(1465 ratings)
Biotin 150 mcg
Score 52
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement with minimal biotin; not suitable for targeted hair, skin, or nail benefits.
Quantity: 60 Veggie Cap(s) • (60 servings)
Goals: flag Hair Health flag Nail Health flag Skin Health flag Metabolism Boost
leaderboard Score 52
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement with minimal biotin; not suitable for targeted hair, skin, or nail benefits.
insights Analysis
This Jarrow Formulas product primarily offers 100 mg of R-Alpha Lipoic Acid, the highly bioavailable form, coupled with a minimal 150 mcg of D-Biotin. As with other ALA/biotin combinations, its strength lies in the antioxidant properties of R-ALA, which can contribute to cellular health and indirectly support skin. However, the biotin dosage is too low to effectively contribute to the specified hair, skin, and nail goals in a meaningful, direct way.
- Contains highly bioavailable R-Alpha Lipoic Acid
- From Jarrow Formulas, a reputable brand
- Very low biotin dosage (150 mcg), rendering it ineffective for targeted hair, skin, and nail improvements
- Primarily an R-Alpha Lipoic Acid supplement, not a dedicated biotin product
- Price is high considering the negligible impact of its biotin content on the 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.
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Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
Biotin | 150 mcg |
R-Alpha Lipoic Acid | 100 mg |
Categories
Biotin 42
The biotin content is too low to be considered a significant contribution to the 'Biotin' collection for those seeking dose-dependent benefits. It functions primarily as an R-Alpha Lipoic Acid product, not a biotin one.
Goals
While R-ALA possesses antioxidant properties that can indirectly benefit skin health, the biotin component does not provide the direct effects on skin clarity, elasticity, or hydration that are typically sought from biotin supplements at effective doses.
The minimal 150 mcg biotin dose offers no significant contribution to hair growth or strengthening. Users interested in improving hair health will find this product insufficient for their goals.
The 150 mcg biotin dosage is far too low to have any measurable impact on nail strength or to reduce brittleness, making it an ineffective choice for nail health improvements.
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