GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics supplement bottle
GNC Women's

Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics

What We Researched
24 active ingredients analyzed · 16 inactive ingredients decoded · 5 brand certifications checked · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
62
Product Score Fair
90
Brand Score Excellent

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 1%
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 300 mcg 33%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 24.8 mg 165%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 4 mg 235%
Folate 333 mcg DFE 83%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 1200 mcg 4000%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 20 mg 400%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 0.25 mg 0%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 50 mcg 33%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 40 mg 10%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 30 mg 273%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 2 mg 222%
Boron (as Boron Citrate) 3 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 1 mg
MSM 500 mg
Natural Amino Complex (as Lactalbumin) 500 mg
L-Cysteine 200 mg
L-Methionine 100 mg
Inositol 50 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) Good
  • Boron (as Boron Citrate) Good
  • Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) Poor
  • MSM Good
  • Natural Amino Complex (as Lactalbumin) Fair
  • L-Cysteine Good
  • L-Methionine Good
  • Inositol Good
Other Ingredients Fair

Fillers & Additives

  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Crospovidone
  • Titanium Dioxide High
  • Stearic Acid
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Vegetable Acetoglycerides
  • Polyethylene Glycol Low
  • Polysorbate 80 Medium
  • Ethylcellulose
  • Carnauba Wax
  • Triacetin
  • Diacetylated Monoglycerides
  • Oleic Acid
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 300 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 24.8 mg Effective
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 4 mg Effective
  • Folate 333 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 1200 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 20 mg Effective
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 0.25 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 50 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 40 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 30 mg Effective
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 2 mg Effective
  • Boron (as Boron Citrate) 3 mg Effective
  • MSM 500 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Cysteine 200 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Methionine 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 50 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 1%
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) 300 mcg 33%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 24.8 mg 165%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 4 mg 235%
Folate 333 mcg DFE 83%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 1200 mcg 4000%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium D-Pantothenate) 20 mg 400%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 0.25 mg 0%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 50 mcg 33%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 40 mg 10%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 30 mg 273%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 2 mg 222%
Boron (as Boron Citrate) 3 mg
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide) 1 mg
MSM 500 mg
Natural Amino Complex (as Lactalbumin) 500 mg
L-Cysteine 200 mg
L-Methionine 100 mg
Inositol 50 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

Serves as both a filler and a supplemental source of calcium and phosphorus.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose Safe

It is used as a coating for tablets and capsules.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Crospovidone Generally_safe

It is used as a binder to help tablets or capsules disintegrate.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Vegetable Acetoglycerides Unknown
Polyethylene Glycol Caution

It is used as a binder, coating agent, or to improve solubility.

Polysorbate 80 Caution

Helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Ethylcellulose Generally_safe

It is used as a coating to control the release of supplement ingredients.

Carnauba Wax Safe

Provides a glossy, protective coating on tablets.

Triacetin Generally_safe

It is used as a solvent or humectant.

Diacetylated Monoglycerides Unknown
Oleic Acid Safe

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
GNC Women's

Founded 1935 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA · 54 products · gnc.com

Certifications

5 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Informed Sport Verified Source
Nsf Certified For Sport Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source

Transparency

4 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Verified Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

8 incidents
Recall GNC Women's 30+ Vitapak2025-06-13Source
Prop 65 Lead, Cadmium2019-02-07Source
Lawsuit Deceptively advertising fake markdowns online to mislead consumers into thinking items were on 'sale.'2019Source
Lawsuit Deceptively labeling dietary supplements regarding FDA approval and failing to include required disclaimers.2019Source
Recall Women's Iron Complete Dietary Supplement 60-count caplets2018-12-19Source
Prop 65 Lead2018-10-12Source
Recall GNC Women's Ultra Mega Time Release 180-count2016-11-16Source
Lawsuit Knowingly selling products containing unlawful synthetic chemicals (picamilon, BMPEA, and acacia rigidula).2016Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics a good supplement?

GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics received a product quality score of 62/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 24 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 16 inactive ingredients, 8 are rated safe and 3 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, GNC Women's, holds a brand trust score of 90/100 with 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Nsf Certified For Sport, Fda Gmp Inspections.

What are the ingredients in GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics?

GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics contains 24 active ingredients: Total Carbohydrates (1 g), Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene) (300 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (60 mg), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) (24.8 mg), Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) (1.5 mg), Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) (1.7 mg), and 18 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B6 at 235% DV, Vitamin B12 at 250% DV, Biotin at 4000% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics safe to take?

GNC Women's Ultra NourishHair Beauty Basics has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 16 inactive ingredients, 8 are rated safe. 3 ingredients are flagged for review: Titanium Dioxide, Polyethylene Glycol, Polysorbate 80. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is GNC Women's a trustworthy supplement brand?

GNC Women's receives a brand trust score of 90/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1935 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, the company offers 54 products in their lineup. They hold 5 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Informed Sport, Nsf Certified For Sport, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: GNC Women's has 8 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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