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Biotin for Hair

by Vimerson Health · capsule · 60 vegetarian capsules

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC X001VPLB4D
  • DSLD label 230256
  • Serving 1 capsule
  • 60 servings

Biotin for Hair by Vimerson Health lists 10 ingredients, 10 with an amount per serving of 1 capsule, such as 100 mg of vitamin C, 100 IU (2.5 mcg) of vitamin D3, 5 mg of vitamin B3 and 5,000 mcg of biotin. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 23, 2020.

What is in Biotin for Hair?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 capsule. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Biotin for Hair: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 230256, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid100 mg111%Vitamin C in Biotin for Hair against 18,583 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg100 mg

50% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol100 IU (2.5 mcg)13%Vitamin D in Biotin for Hair against 14,175 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2.5 mcg

92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin B3as NiacinVitamin B3 (Form: as Niacin)5 mg31%Niacin in Biotin for Hair against 12,413 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg5 mg

89% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Biotin5,000 mcg17%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for biotin, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Vitamin B5as Pantothenic Acid100 mg2,000%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Biotin for Hair against 10,060 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg100 mg

Higher than 86% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Ironas Ferrous Fumarate5 mg28%Iron in Biotin for Hair against 6,910 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg5 mg

46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Oxide5 mg1%Magnesium in Biotin for Hair against 14,003 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg5 mg

96% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Oxide5 mg46%Zinc in Biotin for Hair against 13,186 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg5 mg

72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

hydrolyzed Keratin70 mg
Ginkgo biloba10 mgGinkgo in Biotin for Hair against 1,339 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.10 mg

91% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 230256 (entered July 23, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 92% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2.5 mcg (100 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • 89% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 5 mg of vitamin B3 (filed by NIH under niacin) (median 20 mg).
  • 96% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 5 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).
  • 91% of the 1,339 products that print an amount of ginkgo list more than its 10 mg of ginkgo (median 60 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Biotin for Hair's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take one (1) capsule daily with a meal and a full glass of water or as directed by your healthcare professional. For best results, Vimerson Health products should be used alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise.
Warnings
Caution: Do not exceed recommended dose.
Always consult your healthcare professional before taking this or any dietary supplement, especially if you are under 18, pregnant and/or a nursing mother. You should also consult a professional if you are taking medications or if you have an existing medical condition.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if adverse reaction occurs. Remember that you should not take supplements as a substitute for a varied balanced diet or healthy lifestyle.
Always consult your healthcare professional before taking this or any dietary supplement, especially if you are under 18, pregnant and/or a nursing mother. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety wrap is damaged or missing.
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
Allergens and what it does not contain
GMO free, gluten free, dairy free
Zero hormones, antibiotics, preservatives, soy, yeast, sugar, artificial ingredients/flavors
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 230256.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice Made in the USA with Global Ingredients.

How many labels does Biotin for Hair have?

One label is on file, entered on July 23, 2020.

  1. Label 230256 (current) Entered July 23, 2020 · on the market · 60 vegetarian capsules · UPC X001VPLB4D

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Vimerson Health (distributor), Chicago, IL. All Vimerson Health products.

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