Hair, Skin And Nails
The Vitamin Shoppe's Hair, Skin And Nails is a comprehensive "Other Combinations" beauty supplement with 32 ingredients. It earns an N+ Score of 74, receiving a C+ grade, indicating a good overall formulation. Key vitamins such as Vitamin A (1500mcg), Vitamin C (120mg), Vitamin E (25mg), Thiamine (10mg), and Riboflavin (10mg) are present at clinically studied dosages, which may support various aspects of hair, skin, and nail health. However, some ingredients like Vitamin D, Calcium, and Iron are underdosed compared to clinical recommendations. This product is designed for individuals looking for broad nutritional support for beauty from within.
About This Product
Hair, Skin And Nails by The Vitamin Shoppe is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 32 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 74/100 (Grade C+).
This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.
Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 14 more.
N+ Score Breakdown
Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?
Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?
Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?
Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?
Strengths
- +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
- +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
- +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
- +17 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
- +Rich formula with 32 active ingredients
Weaknesses
- −Missing several expected ingredients for its category
Ingredient Analysis (32 ingredients)
| Ingredient | Amount | Dose Adequacy |
|---|---|---|
| Thiamine | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Riboflavin | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Niacin | 50.000 mg | High |
| Vitamin B6 | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Folate | 667.000 mcg DFE | Optimal |
| Vitamin B12 | 16.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Biotin | 400.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Pantothenic Acid | 30.000 mg | Optimal |
| Choline | 150.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin A | 1500.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Vitamin C | 120.000 mg | Adequate |
| Vitamin D | 5.000 mcg | Under |
| Vitamin E | 25.000 mg | Optimal |
| Calcium | 70.000 mg | Under |
| Iron | 5.000 mg | Under |
| Iodine | 180.000 mcg | Optimal |
| Magnesium | 200.000 mg | Optimal |
| Zinc | 15.000 mg | Optimal |
| Selenium | 25.000 mcg | Adequate |
| Manganese | 10.000 mg | Optimal |
| Potassium | 10.000 mg | Under |
| Bromelain | 10.000 mg | N/A |
| Inositol | 60.000 mg | N/A |
| Papain | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Gelatin | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 70.000 mg | N/A |
| Betaine HCl | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Echinacea purpurea | 75.000 mg | N/A |
| PABA | 50.000 mg | N/A |
| Horsetail | 250.000 mg | N/A |
| L-Cysteine Hydrochloride | 150.000 mg | N/A |
| DL-Methionine | 100.000 mg | N/A |
Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.