Extra Strength Hair Formula
by Mason Natural · tablet or pill · 60 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 11845 12275 9
- DSLD label 214453
- Serving 2 tablets
- 30 servings
Extra Strength Hair Formula by Mason Natural lists 14 ingredients, 14 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 70 mg of niacin, 1,333 mcg DFE of folate, 12 mcg of vitamin B12 and 200 mcg of biotin. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2020.
What is in Extra Strength Hair Formula?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 tablets. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 70 mg | 350% | Higher than 85% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 2 times the adult UL a day. |
| Folate | 1,333 mcg DFE | 200% | |
| Folic Acid | 800 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 12 mcg | 200% | 63% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 200 mcg | 66% | 48% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Dicalcium Pantothenate) | 200 mg | 2,000% | Higher than 95% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Tricalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Tricalcium Phosphate) | 250 mg | 20% | Higher than 73% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous GluconateIron (Form: as Ferrous Gluconate) | 4 mg | 22% | 55% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 300 mcg | 200% | Higher than 95% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate) | 30 mg | 200% | Higher than 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Choline Bitartrate | 1,000 mg | 182%* | Higher than 98% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 250 mg | Higher than 90% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| Paba | 60 mg | Higher than 81% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 214453 (entered February 26, 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:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 70 mg of niacin, 2 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 200 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 406 list more.
- Its 300 mcg of iodine is higher than 95% of the 6,382 iodine products that print an amount; 235 list more.
- Its 10 mg of manganese is higher than 93% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 228 list more.
- Its 1,000 mg of choline is higher than 98% of the 4,738 choline products that print an amount; 36 list more.
- Its 250 mg of inositol is higher than 90% of the 4,042 inositol products that print an amount; 322 list more.
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 Extra Strength Hair Formula's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Vitamins For HairNature's Blend 12 shared, 88% alike
- Ultimate Hair, Skin & NailsChange of Face 12 shared, 72% alike
- Vitamins for Hair FormulaIndiana Botanic Gardens · off the market 13 shared, 71% alike
- Vitamins 4 HairIndiana Botanic Gardens 13 shared, 71% alike
- Vitamins 4 HairBotanic Choice 13 shared, 71% alike
- Hair Skin NailsSunshine Naturals · off the market 12 shared, 69% alike
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
- Directions: Adults - take two tablets daily, preferably with food, as a dietary supplement.
- Warnings
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. Poison control center: 1-800-222-1222
- Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or planning any medical procedure, consult your physician before use.
- Discontinue use and consult your physician if any adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Tamper-Evident Seal: Do not use product if seal appears tampered.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Guaranteed no added: sugar, starch, soy, corn, wheat, dairy, fish, tree nuts, peanuts, egg, fragrance, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, crustacean/shellfish, sodium free.
- Soy free
- Storage
- Store in a dry place under controlled room temperature: 20 degrees - 25 degrees C (68 degrees - 77 degrees F).
Source: label statements in DSLD label 214453.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Silica, Brewers Yeast, Pharmaceutical Glaze, Talc.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Mason Guarantee Laboratory Tested cGMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practice Certified.
How many labels does Extra Strength Hair Formula have?
One label is on file, entered on February 26, 2020.
- Label 214453 (current) Entered February 26, 2020 · on the market · 60 tablets · UPC 3 11845 12275 9
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Mason Vitamins, Inc. (distributor), Miami Lakes, FL. All Mason Natural products.