Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid 100 mg
Doctor's Best
Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid 100 mg
4.6
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
(7678 ratings)
Biotin 150 mcg
Score 55
Primarily an R-Lipoic Acid supplement with minimal biotin; ineffective for direct hair, skin, or nail goals.
Quantity: 60 Veggie Cap(s) • (60 servings)
Goals: flag Hair Health flag Nail Health flag Skin Health flag Metabolism Boost
leaderboard Score 55
Primarily an R-Lipoic Acid supplement with minimal biotin; ineffective for direct hair, skin, or nail goals.
insights Analysis
This product primarily delivers Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid, a potent antioxidant, with a very low complementary dose of 150 mcg of D-Biotin. While R-Lipoic Acid can support overall cellular health and indirectly benefit skin through antioxidant action, the biotin content is insufficient for direct, noticeable improvements in hair, skin, and nail strength or growth, as commonly expected from a biotin-focused supplement. Doctor's Best is a well-regarded brand for quality ingredients.
- Contains highly bioavailable Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid
- From Doctor's Best, a reputable brand known for quality ingredients
- Very low biotin dosage (150 mcg) making it ineffective for targeted hair, skin, and nail benefits
- Primarily an R-Lipoic Acid supplement, not a dedicated biotin product for stated goals
- High price per serving given the minimal effective biotin content
- 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 |
|---|---|
D-Biotin | 150 mcg |
R-Lipoic Acid | 100 mg |
Categories
Biotin 45
This product is miscategorized as a primary biotin supplement within the 'Biotin' collection due to its extremely low biotin content relative to its price and the primary active ingredient. It does not deliver the expected biotin benefits.
Goals
While R-Lipoic Acid offers antioxidant benefits that can indirectly support overall skin health by protecting cells from oxidative stress, the biotin content provides no meaningful direct support for the specific skin-related goals typically associated with biotin supplementation like elasticity or complexion improvement.
The biotin dose of 150 mcg is too low to have any significant impact on hair growth or strength for individuals seeking noticeable improvements. Its contribution to hair health is negligible when compared to proper biotin supplements.
The minimal 150 mcg biotin dose is highly unlikely to contribute to any measurable improvement in nail strength or a reduction in brittleness. It does not meet the dosage requirements for direct nail enhancement.
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