Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin supplement bottle
Country Life

Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin

What We Researched
23 active ingredients analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 9 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
83
Product Score Good
81
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) 200 mg 333%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) 50 IU 167%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) 30 mg 2000%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 50 mg 2941%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg 250%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2500%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 833%
Biotin (as D-Biotin) 5000 mcg 1667%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg 500%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) 200 mg 20%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 225 mcg 150%
Zinc (as Zinc Rice Chelate) 15 mg 100%
Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) 50 mcg 71%
Copper (as Copper Rice Chelate) 1 mg 50%
MSM 600 mg
L-Methionine 250 mg
Horsetail extract 100 mg
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 100 mg
Inositol 50 mg
PABA 50 mg
Choline 20 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) Fair
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin (as D-Biotin) Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Zinc (as Zinc Rice Chelate) Fair
  • Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Rice Chelate) Fair
  • MSM Good
  • L-Methionine Good
  • Horsetail extract Fair
  • L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Good
  • Inositol Good
  • PABA Good
  • Choline Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Cellulose
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Maltodextrin
  • Silica
  • Inulin
  • Calcium Silicate
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 5000 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) 200 mg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) 50 IU Effective
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) 30 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 50 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg High
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 400 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg Effective
  • Biotin (as D-Biotin) 5000 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 225 mcg Effective
  • Zinc (as Zinc Rice Chelate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) 50 mcg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper Rice Chelate) 1 mg Effective
  • MSM 600 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Methionine 250 mg Under-dosed
  • Horsetail extract 100 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 50 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Choline 20 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) 200 mg 333%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) 50 IU 167%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) 30 mg 2000%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 50 mg 2941%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 50 mg 250%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 50 mg 2500%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 50 mcg 833%
Biotin (as D-Biotin) 5000 mcg 1667%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 50 mg 500%
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate) 200 mg 20%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 225 mcg 150%
Zinc (as Zinc Rice Chelate) 15 mg 100%
Selenium (as Selenium Rice Chelate) 50 mcg 71%
Copper (as Copper Rice Chelate) 1 mg 50%
MSM 600 mg
L-Methionine 250 mg
Horsetail extract 100 mg
L-Cysteine Hydrochloride 100 mg
Inositol 50 mg
PABA 50 mg
Choline 20 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Medium Chain Triglycerides Safe

Enhances absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Inulin Safe

It is used as a prebiotic fiber and to add bulk to supplements.

Calcium Silicate Safe

Prevents ingredient clumping during manufacturing.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Country Life

Founded 1971 · Hauppauge, New York, USA · 200 products · countrylifevitamins.com

Certifications

9 certifications
B Corp Certified Verified Source
Consumerlab Verified Source
Gluten Free Gfco Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Vegan Certified Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

1 incident
Prop 65 Lead2011-09-26Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin a good supplement?

Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin received a product quality score of 83/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 23 active ingredients with 14 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 6 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Country Life, holds a brand trust score of 81/100 with 9 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Labdoor.

What are the ingredients in Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin?

Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin contains 23 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) (5000 IU), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid, Rose Hip) (200 mg), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) (50 IU), Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) (30 mg), Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) (50 mg), Niacin (as Niacinamide) (50 mg), and 17 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 333% DV, Thiamine at 2000% DV, Riboflavin at 2941% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Country Life Maxi-Hair Plus 5,000 mcg Biotin has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Country Life a trustworthy supplement brand?

Country Life receives a brand trust score of 81/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, USA, the company offers 200 products in their lineup. They hold 9 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Labdoor. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Country Life has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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