NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb

What We Researched
49 active ingredients analyzed · 43 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor
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Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Very Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin D (200 IU) 5 mcg 25%
Vitamin A 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C 102 mg 170%
Calcium 200 mg 20%
Iron 18 mg 100%
Vitamin E 100 IU 330%
Thiamin 10 mg 670%
Riboflavin 12 mg 710%
Niacin 40 mg 200%
Vitamin B6 15 mg 750%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 10 mcg 170%
Biotin 2101 mcg 670%
Pantothenic Acid 100 mg 1,000%
Phosphorus 100 mg 10%
Iodine 105 mcg 70%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 15 mg 100%
Selenium 100 mcg 140%
Copper 2 mg 100%
Manganese 5 mg 250%
Chromium 50 mcg 40%
Each Serving OfUltra Hair® Thick ShakeAlso Contains:
Choline (bitartrate) 250 mg *
Inositol 250 mg *
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 75 mg *
L-Methionine 80 mg *
L-Cysteine 72 mg *
L-Taurine (free form amino acid) 25 mg *
L-Glutathione 10 mg *
Safflower Oil (supplying linoleic acid and oleic acids [naturally occurring fatty acids]) 2000 mg *
MCT (caprylic acid source medium-chain triglyceride) 1000 mg *
Bromelain (pineapple) (60 gelatin units) 100 mg *
Papain (papaya) 50 mg *
Lactobacillusadicophilus(supplying 100 million cells) 25 mg *
Amylase (brown rice fermentation) 20 mg *
Lipase (brown rice fermentation) 20 mg *
Protease (brown rice fermentation) 20 mg *
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin D (200 IU) Good
  • Vitamin A Good
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Vitamin E Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Iodine Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Copper Fair
  • Manganese Good
  • Chromium Fair
  • Choline (bitartrate) Poor
  • Inositol Good
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) Good
  • L-Methionine Good
  • L-Cysteine Good
  • L-Taurine (free form amino acid) Good
  • L-Glutathione Fair
  • Safflower Oil (supplying linoleic acid and oleic acids [naturally occurring fatty acids]) Fair
  • MCT (caprylic acid source medium-chain triglyceride) Good
  • Bromelain (pineapple) (60 gelatin units) Good
  • Papain (papaya) Fair
  • Lactobacillusadicophilus(supplying 100 million cells) Good
  • Amylase (brown rice fermentation) Good
  • Lipase (brown rice fermentation) Good
  • Protease (brown rice fermentation) Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Fructose
  • Proprietary non-GMO protein blend (rice protein, pea protein, and soy [isolated soy protein and fermented soy])
  • Safflower Oil
  • Lactalbumin
  • Medium-Chain Triglycerides
  • Natural Vanilla Flavor
  • Choline Bitartrate
  • Tri-calcium phosphate
  • Maltodextrin
  • Inositol
  • Vitamin E Acetate
  • Biotin
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Guar Gum
  • Psyllium
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Vitamin C
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Bromelain
  • Para-aminobenzoic acid
  • Papain
  • Niacinamide
  • Bee pollen
  • L-taurine
  • Lactobacillus Acidophilus
  • Protease
  • Amylase
  • Lipase
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Pyridoxine HCl
  • Copper Gluconate
  • Ferrous Fumarate Low
  • Riboflavin
  • Thiamine HCl
  • L-glutathione
  • Vitamin B12
  • Folic Acid
  • Vitamin D
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Chromium Chloride
  • Potassium Iodide
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin D (200 IU) 5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin A 5000 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C 102 mg Effective
  • Calcium 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron 18 mg Effective
  • Vitamin E 100 IU Effective
  • Thiamin 10 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 12 mg Effective
  • Niacin 40 mg High
  • Vitamin B6 15 mg Effective
  • Folic Acid 400 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 10 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 2101 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid 100 mg Effective
  • Phosphorus 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine 105 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium 100 mcg Effective
  • Copper 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese 5 mg Effective
  • Chromium 50 mcg Effective
  • Choline (bitartrate) 250 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 250 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 75 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Methionine 80 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Cysteine 72 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Taurine (free form amino acid) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • L-Glutathione 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Safflower Oil (supplying linoleic acid and oleic acids [naturally occurring fatty acids]) 2000 mg Under-dosed
  • MCT (caprylic acid source medium-chain triglyceride) 1000 mg Under-dosed
  • Bromelain (pineapple) (60 gelatin units) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Lactobacillusadicophilus(supplying 100 million cells) 25 mg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 110
Total Fat 2 g 3%
Saturated Fat 1 g 5%
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg 0%
Sodium 60 mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 16 g 6%
Dietary Fiber 2 g 7%
Total Sugars 9 g
Includes 8.5g Added Sugars 17%
Protein 7 g 14%
Vitamin D (200 IU) 5 mcg 25%
Vitamin A 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C 102 mg 170%
Calcium 200 mg 20%
Iron 18 mg 100%
Vitamin E 100 IU 330%
Thiamin 10 mg 670%
Riboflavin 12 mg 710%
Niacin 40 mg 200%
Vitamin B6 15 mg 750%
Folic Acid 400 mcg 100%
Vitamin B12 10 mcg 170%
Biotin 2101 mcg 670%
Pantothenic Acid 100 mg 1,000%
Phosphorus 100 mg 10%
Iodine 105 mcg 70%
Magnesium 100 mg 25%
Zinc 15 mg 100%
Selenium 100 mcg 140%
Copper 2 mg 100%
Manganese 5 mg 250%
Chromium 50 mcg 40%
Each Serving OfUltra Hair® Thick ShakeAlso Contains:
Choline (bitartrate) 250 mg *
Inositol 250 mg *
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) 75 mg *
L-Methionine 80 mg *
L-Cysteine 72 mg *
L-Taurine (free form amino acid) 25 mg *
L-Glutathione 10 mg *
Safflower Oil (supplying linoleic acid and oleic acids [naturally occurring fatty acids]) 2000 mg *
MCT (caprylic acid source medium-chain triglyceride) 1000 mg *
Bromelain (pineapple) (60 gelatin units) 100 mg *
Papain (papaya) 50 mg *
Lactobacillusadicophilus(supplying 100 million cells) 25 mg *
Amylase (brown rice fermentation) 20 mg *
Lipase (brown rice fermentation) 20 mg *
Protease (brown rice fermentation) 20 mg *

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Fructose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Proprietary non-GMO protein blend (rice protein, pea protein, and soy [isolated soy protein and fermented soy]) Unknown
Safflower Oil Safe

It is used as a carrier oil or source of fatty acids.

Lactalbumin Unknown
Medium-Chain Triglycerides Generally_safe
Natural Vanilla Flavor Generally_safe

It is used to enhance the taste of the supplement.

Choline Bitartrate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement choline intake.

Tri-calcium phosphate Unknown
Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Inositol Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to cell signaling and mental health.

Vitamin E Acetate Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin E.

Biotin Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to hair, skin, and nail health.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Guar Gum Safe

Thickens and provides fiber in supplement formulations.

Psyllium Generally_safe

It is added as a source of fiber to promote digestive health.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Vitamin C Safe

It is added as a source of vitamin C.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Bromelain Generally_safe
Para-aminobenzoic acid Unknown
Papain Generally_safe
Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Bee pollen Unknown
L-taurine Unknown
Lactobacillus Acidophilus Safe

It is added to supplements to support gut health.

Protease Generally_safe

It is used to aid in protein digestion.

Amylase Unknown
Lipase Generally_safe

It is included to aid in the digestion of fats.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin A.

Zinc Oxide Generally_safe

It is used as a source of zinc.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Pyridoxine HCl Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Copper Gluconate Generally_safe

It is used to provide copper as a dietary supplement.

Ferrous Fumarate Caution

It is used to supplement iron intake.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Thiamine HCl Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B1.

L-glutathione Unknown
Vitamin B12 Safe

It is included for its nutritional value.

Folic Acid Safe

It is used as a source of folate.

Vitamin D Safe
Sodium Selenite Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide selenium, an essential trace mineral.

Chromium Chloride Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide chromium, an essential trace mineral.

Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

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

Violation History

1 incident
Recall Keto Living Sugar Control Capsules2022-05-06Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb a good supplement?

NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb received a product quality score of 56/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 49 active ingredients with 16 servings per container. Of the 43 inactive ingredients, 14 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb?

NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb contains 49 active ingredients: Calories (110), Total Fat (2 g), Saturated Fat (1 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (0 mg), Sodium (60 mg), and 43 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin E at 330% DV, Thiamin at 670% DV, Riboflavin at 710% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb safe to take?

NaturesPlus Ultra Hair Thick-Shake French Vanilla, 1 lb has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 43 inactive ingredients, 14 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ferrous Fumarate. '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 NaturesPlus a trustworthy supplement brand?

NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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