Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nails
by Spring Valley · softgel capsule · 120 softgels
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 6 81131 12533 8
- DSLD label 239836
- Serving 3 softgels
- 40 servings
Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nails by Spring Valley lists 21 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 3 softgels, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 90 mg of vitamin C, 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 30 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2020.
What is in Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nails?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 softgels. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Retinyl Palmitate) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 90 mg | 150% | 57% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol | 2,000 IU (50 mcg) | 500% | Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 30 IU | 100% | 44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 5 mg | 333% | 46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 5 mg | 294% | Higher than 51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 25 mg | 125% | Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 5 mg | 250% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 8 mcg | 133% | 71% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 5,000 mcg | 1,667% | Higher than 93% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 15 mg | 150% | Higher than 51% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate) | 7.5 mg | 50% | 63% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium YeastSelenium (Form: as Selenium Yeast) | 12.5 mcg | 18% | 93% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Argan Oil | 25 mg | ||
| Paba | 10 mg | 72% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Horsetail | 3 mg | 88% of 519 products listing horsetail give more (median 67 mg). | |
| hydrolyzed Collagen | 60 mg | 79% of 1,008 products listing collagen give more (median 1 g). | |
| Hyaluronic Acidas Sodium HyaluronateHyaluronic Acid (Form: as Sodium Hyaluronate) | 1 mg | 97% of 900 products listing hyaluronic acid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Silicaas Silicon DioxideSilica (Form: as Silicon Dioxide) | 30 mg | Higher than 89% of 1,220 products listing silicon (median 4 mg). | |
| extra virgin organic Coconut Oil | 50 mg | 94% of 160 products listing coconut oil give more (median 1 g). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 239836 (entered November 21, 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:
- Its 5,000 mcg of biotin is higher than 93% of the 9,447 biotin products that print an amount; 311 list more.
- 93% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 12.5 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- 88% of the 519 products that print an amount of horsetail list more than its 3 mg of horsetail (median 67 mg).
- 97% of the 900 products that print an amount of hyaluronic acid list more than its 1 mg of hyaluronic acid (median 50 mg).
- 94% of the 160 products that print an amount of coconut oil list more than its 0.05 g of extra virgin organic coconut oil (filed by NIH under coconut oil) (median 1 g).
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, Skin & Nails's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Hair, Skin & NailsNature's Truth · off the market 21 shared, 97% alike
- Superior Strength Hair, Skin & Nails with 5,000 mcg BiotinNature's Truth · off the market 21 shared, 97% alike
- Extra Strength Hair, Skin & NailsNature's Bounty Optimal Solutions 18 shared, 71% alike
- Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nails With BiotinNature's Bounty Optimal Solutions · off the market 19 shared, 71% alike
- Hair Vitamins for MenPuritan's Pride 19 shared, 71% alike
- Hair, Skin & NailsBotanic Choice 15 shared, 56% 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
- Suggested Use: Adults, take three softgels daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- Contains coconut, soy and argan.
- Warning: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their doctor before using this product.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Avoid this product if you are allergic to yeast.
- Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if imprinted seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature 59 degrees - 86 degrees F (15 degrees - 30 degrees C). Keep bottle tightly closed.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 239836.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Soybean Oil, Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Soy Lecithin, Contains Less Than 2%.
How many labels does Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nails have?
One label is on file, entered on November 21, 2020.
- Label 239836 (current) Entered November 21, 2020 · on the market · 120 softgels · UPC 6 81131 12533 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (distributor), Bentonville, AR. All Spring Valley products.