This is a review of the NOW Biotin supplement. Biotin is a water-soluble vitamin used in the human body for a variety of functions. An essential amount of biotin is necessary in our daily life. This supplement promises to support amino acid metabolism, promote normal immune function and be a key player in healthy skin.
These are both extremely important processes in our bodies, but does this product actually come through on this claim? Read on to see what we uncovered.
Ingredients
This supplement contains 10,000 mcg of biotin. We have found this to be the standard amount for this type of supplement. We are pleased to note that this product has both kosher and halal approval. In addition, this does not contain any dairy, egg, nut or soy. It is a non-GMO product and vegan.
Dosage
The dosage given is one pill a day, which should be taken with a meal.
Possible Side Effects
The reported side effects did not affect all users, but there are a significant portion of reviews which repeat the same undesirable side effects. They include:
- Headaches
- Major acne
- Facial hair growth
For most people, taking biotin doesn’t seem to be dangerous, but there are people who must speak with a medical professional before consuming this product. They include:
- Pregnant and nursing women
- Someone on medication
- Someone with a medical condition
In addition, this product is for adults only; not for children.
Price
The price of one bottle containing 100 pills is $7.99. There are options to buy on third-party websites for a little bit of a discount.
Guarantee
The return policy is only guaranteed through the manufacturer’s own website and only if the bottles are not opened. For a full refund (not including shipping costs), the return must be within 60 days. No returns are accepted after 120 days. Bottles which are empty or less than half full will not be given a refund unless, as they say, it is a “reasonable circumstance”.
Conclusion of Our NOW Biotin Review
The dosage and concentration of NOW Bounty Biotin seem to be sufficient in keeping with the current research. Their lab is GMP certified and the product itself is excellent for most diets. What we found worrying was that the laboratory is not approved by the FDA. In addition, the stipulations surrounding their guarantee are concerning. For a product like biotin, it is hard to track claims such as increased immune system or energy production. Indeed, it was actually difficult to find reviews as they are not located on the manufacturer’s site. It is necessary to look at third-party sites in order to read reviews from a large sampling of people who have tried this product. Many people did not mention feeling healthier but they did comment on the effect this had on their hair and skin. A sampling of people did see an increase in their hair growth, however, this sometimes also had the unwanted side effects of increased facial hair and severe acne breakouts.
Because results seem dependent on the unique chemistry of each individual, we advise finding a biotin product which has a money-back guarantee that extends to bottles which have been opened and used. Try out the product in order to see if biotin is effective for you.