Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels supplement bottle
Nature's Bounty

Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels Review

What We Researched
24 active ingredients analyzed · 9 inactive ingredients decoded · 7 brand certifications checked · Page generated: Sep 2026
75
Product Score Fair
100
Brand Score Excellent

Two independent scores — the product and the brand behind it, never blended into one number. See our methodology.

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (800 IU) 20 mcg 100%
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 10 mg 67%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 3 mg 250%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 mg 385%
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 5,000 mcg 16,667%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 4 mg 80%
Iron (as Ferrous Gluconate) 3 mg 17%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg 68%
Selenium (as Selenium Yeast) 12.5 mcg 23%
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 5 mg 217%
Argan Oil (Argania spinosa) 25 mg ***
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 10 mg ***
Alpha Lipoic Acid 10 mg ***
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) 3 mg ***
Hydrolyzed Collagen 50 mg ***
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 30 mg ***
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (800 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Good
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 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 Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Iron (as Ferrous Gluconate) Fair
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) Good
  • Selenium (as Selenium Yeast) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) Good
  • Argan Oil (Argania spinosa) Fair
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) Good
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid Fair
  • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) Poor
  • Hydrolyzed Collagen Good
  • Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) Good
Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Soybean Oil
  • Gelatin
  • Vegetable Glycerin
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Carmine color
  • Choline Bitartrate
  • Mica
  • Silica
  • Titanium Dioxide Color Medium
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 1,500 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (800 IU) 20 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 3 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 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 5,000 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 4 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Ferrous Gluconate) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as Selenium Yeast) 12.5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 5 mg Effective
  • Argan Oil (Argania spinosa) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Alpha Lipoic Acid 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Hydrolyzed Collagen 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 30 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 15
Total Fat 1 g 1%**
Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (800 IU) 20 mcg 100%
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 10 mg 67%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (as Thiamin Mononitrate) 3 mg 250%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 5 mg 385%
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 5,000 mcg 16,667%
Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate) 4 mg 80%
Iron (as Ferrous Gluconate) 3 mg 17%
Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) 7.5 mg 68%
Selenium (as Selenium Yeast) 12.5 mcg 23%
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) 5 mg 217%
Argan Oil (Argania spinosa) 25 mg ***
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 10 mg ***
Alpha Lipoic Acid 10 mg ***
Horsetail (Equisetum arvense) (aerial) 3 mg ***
Hydrolyzed Collagen 50 mg ***
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate) 30 mg ***

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Soybean Oil Safe

Dissolves fat-soluble ingredients. Contains soy allergen.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

Vegetable Glycerin Safe

Helps form softgel capsule shells and acts as a humectant.

Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Carmine color Unknown
Choline Bitartrate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement choline intake.

Mica Generally_safe

It is used as a colorant to provide a shiny or pearlescent effect.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Titanium Dioxide Color Caution

It is used to make the supplement appear brighter or more appealing.

Brand Trust Report
Nature's Bounty

Founded 1971 · Ronkonkoma, New York, USA · 712 products · naturesbounty.com

Certifications

7 certifications
Clean Label Project Source available Primary evidence
Health Canada Licensed Source available Primary evidence
Labdoor Source available Primary evidence
Usda Organic Source available Primary evidence
Consumerlab Verified evidence Primary evidence
Fda Gmp Inspections Source available Primary evidence
USP Verified Supporting evidence unavailable

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Evidence available Evidence
In House Testing — Verified Evidence available Evidence
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed Brand claim; evidence unavailable
Contains Proprietary Blend — True Brand claim; evidence unavailable

Violation History

5 incidents
Lawsuit Falsely advertising heart health benefits of fish oil supplements.2025 Source checked Primary source
Lawsuit Deceptive use of Amazon reviews ('review hijacking') to promote products.2024 Source checked Primary source
Recall Nature's Bounty Kids Multivitamin Gummies2023-06-02 Source available Primary source
Prop 65 Lead2023-03-28 Source available Primary source
Lawsuit Falsely advertising 'fish oil' supplements that are a synthetic omega-3 product.2023 Source checked Primary source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels a good supplement?

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels received a product quality score of 75/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 24 active ingredients with 50 servings per container. Of the 9 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 1 ingredient is flagged for review. The manufacturer, Nature's Bounty, holds a brand trust score of 100/100 with 1 verified certifications including Consumerlab.

What are the ingredients in Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels?

Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels contains 24 active ingredients: Calories (15), Total Fat (1 g), Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) (1,500 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (60 mg), Vitamin D (as D3 Cholecalciferol) (800 IU) (20 mcg), Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) (10 mg), and 18 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Thiamin at 250% DV, Riboflavin at 385% DV, Vitamin B-6 at 294% 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 Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels safe to take?

GoodSupp reviewed the inactive-ingredient data available for Nature's Bounty Optimal Solutions Hair Skin & Nails Rapid Release Liquid Softgels. Of 9 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Titanium Dioxide Color. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. This label analysis cannot determine whether the product is safe for a particular person, and source labels may change. 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 100/100 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 712 products in their lineup. They hold 1 verified certifications including Consumerlab. The linked records document particular certification scopes; they do not prove that every product or batch was independently tested for contents, purity, or effectiveness. Note: Nature's Bounty has 5 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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