Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair, Skin & Nails, 60 Coated Caplets supplement bottle
Nature's Bounty

Optimal Solutions®, Hair, Skin & Nails, 60 Coated Caplets

What We Researched
22 active ingredients analyzed · 7 inactive ingredients decoded · 6 brand certifications checked · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
78
Product Score Fair
86
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene and Vitamin A Acetate) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 6.7 mg 45%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 5 mg 417%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 2 mg 154%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25 mg 156%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 294%
Folate (200 mcg folic acid) 333 mcg DFE 83%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg 333%
Biotin (as d-Biotin) 3,000 mcg 10,000%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 15 mg 300%
Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg 15%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 87 mg 7%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg 12%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg 68%
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 2 mg 87%
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 10 mg **
Inositol 30 mg **
Citrus Bioflavonoid / Rutin Complex 38 mg **
Horsetail Powder (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) 3 mg **
Collagen (Hydrolyzed Gelatin) 50 mg **
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene and Vitamin A Acetate) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Poor
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate (200 mcg folic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin (as d-Biotin) Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) Good
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) Good
  • Inositol Good
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid / Rutin Complex Fair
  • Horsetail Powder (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) Fair
  • Collagen (Hydrolyzed Gelatin) Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Vegetable Cellulose
  • Carnauba Wax
  • Choline Bitartrate
  • Gelatin
  • Mannitol
  • Silica
  • Vegetable Magnesium Stearate
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene and Vitamin A Acetate) 1,500 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU) 25 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 6.7 mg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 2 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg Effective
  • Folate (200 mcg folic acid) 333 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg Effective
  • Biotin (as d-Biotin) 3,000 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 15 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 87 mg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 2 mg Effective
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid / Rutin Complex 38 mg Under-dosed
  • Collagen (Hydrolyzed Gelatin) 50 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene and Vitamin A Acetate) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU) 25 mcg 125%
Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 6.7 mg 45%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) 5 mg 417%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 2 mg 154%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 25 mg 156%
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg 294%
Folate (200 mcg folic acid) 333 mcg DFE 83%
Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 8 mcg 333%
Biotin (as d-Biotin) 3,000 mcg 10,000%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 15 mg 300%
Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate and Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg 15%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 87 mg 7%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg 12%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg 68%
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 2 mg 87%
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 10 mg **
Inositol 30 mg **
Citrus Bioflavonoid / Rutin Complex 38 mg **
Horsetail Powder (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) 3 mg **
Collagen (Hydrolyzed Gelatin) 50 mg **

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Vegetable Cellulose Safe

Forms a vegetarian capsule shell alternative to gelatin.

Carnauba Wax Safe

Provides a glossy, protective coating on tablets.

Choline Bitartrate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement choline intake.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Mannitol Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener, filler, and flow agent.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Vegetable Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to equipment. Derived from vegetable sources.

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
Nature's Bounty

Founded 1971 · Ronkonkoma, New York, USA · 156 products · naturesbounty.com

Certifications

6 certifications
Clean Label Project Verified Source
Consumerlab Verified
Health Canada Licensed Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source

Transparency

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

Violation History

1 incident
Recall Nature's Bounty Kids Multivitamin Gummies2023-06-02Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair a good supplement?

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair, Skin & Nails, 60 Coated Caplets received a product quality score of 78/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 22 active ingredients with 20 servings per container. Of the 7 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Nature's Bounty, holds a brand trust score of 86/100 with 6 verified certifications including Clean Label Project, Consumerlab, Health Canada Licensed, Labdoor.

What are the ingredients in Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair?

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair contains 22 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene and Vitamin A Acetate) (1,500 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (60 mg), Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU) (25 mcg), Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) (6.7 mg), Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (5 mg), Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) (2 mg), and 16 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Thiamin at 417% DV, Vitamin B-6 at 294% DV, Vitamin B-12 at 333% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair safe to take?

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions®, Hair, Skin & Nails, 60 Coated Caplets 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 Nature's Bounty a trustworthy supplement brand?

Nature's Bounty receives a brand trust score of 86/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Ronkonkoma, New York, USA, the company offers 156 products in their lineup. They hold 6 verified certifications including Clean Label Project, Consumerlab, Health Canada Licensed, Labdoor. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Nature's Bounty has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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