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Dietary supplement

Biotin 5,000 mcg Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by Lake Avenue Nutrition

Capsule Category: Vitamin
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Biotin 5,000 mcg is a dietary supplement by Lake Avenue Nutrition with 1 active ingredient. Its ingredients are commonly taken for hair growth and thinning hair, brittle nails, skin health.We don’t currently list a known drug interaction for its mapped ingredients — but that doesn’t guarantee none exist, so always confirm with your pharmacist.

HelloPharmacist Scorecard of Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition

Our pharmacy team’s full take, with four database checks built into the cards below — a summary of what is known, not a grade of the product itself.

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What’s inside

Full disclosure
Ingredient Transparency · database check
Full

Every active ingredient lists its own amount on the label.

Why this rating?
  • The label discloses an exact amount for 1 of its 1 active ingredient.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

This product contains 1 active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin your body needs to convert food into energy and maintain healthy skin, hair, and nails. The rest of the capsule is made up of inactive ingredients — dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, modified cellulose, rice extract, rice hulls, gum arabic, and sunflower oil — that help form and preserve the capsule.

Does it work?

Strong evidence
Evidence for Intended Use · database check
By FDA rules, dietary supplements can’t claim to treat, cure, or prevent disease — so labels speak in careful marketing language. We discern each product’s intended use from its name, label claims, and label statements, then grade the clinical evidence for that use. How these ratings are computed
Strong

Clinical evidence supports at least one of this product's ingredients for its stated purpose.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: support healthy hair, skin and nails.
  • We looked for evidence on: Biotin deficiency, Brittle nails, hair loss, skin health.
  • The strongest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Likely Effective" for Biotin deficiency (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for treating biotin deficiency, a genuine shortage of this vitamin. For other uses — multiple sclerosis, seborrheic dermatitis (flaking, itchy scalp), and hair loss (alopecia areata) — the evidence either suggests it probably won't help or isn't strong enough yet to say.

If you're taking this for one of those conditions, talk with your doctor about whether it makes sense for you.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

How safe is it?

Well-documented data
Safety Information · database check
Well characterized

Adverse-effect, pregnancy, and general safety data are on file for most of these ingredients.

Why this rating?
  • We hold adverse-effect (side-effect) data for 1 of the 1 matched ingredient.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 1 of 1.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 1 of 1.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at higher doses, because your body excretes any excess in urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea.

One isolated case report linked high-dose biotin plus other supplements to a serious lung and heart inflammation, but it's unclear whether biotin was actually responsible, and no similar cases have surfaced since. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, biotin is likely safe — amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are fine.

Before taking high-dose supplements like this one, though, check with your doctor.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin

Meds to double-check

No known interactions
Known Interaction Concern · database check
No known interactions

No medication interactions are currently documented for the matched ingredients — that isn't a guarantee none exist.

Why this rating?
  • None of the 1 matched ingredient has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented for biotin in our data.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with clinical evidence supporting its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

This is a straightforward biotin supplement useful if you have a confirmed biotin deficiency. If you're considering it for hair, skin, or scalp concerns without a diagnosed deficiency, the evidence doesn't support it.

No medication interactions are documented, but always confirm with your own doctor or pharmacist before starting, especially if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other supplements.

Educational only — not medical advice; always confirm with your pharmacist. Our editorial policy · How we use AI

Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 22, 2023.

This Scorecard evaluates available label information, ingredient evidence, and known medication-safety considerations. It does not independently verify product identity, purity, potency, contamination, or manufacturing quality. How these ratings are computed

At a glance

General information

Key facts about Biotin 5,000 mcg, straight from the product label.

Brand Lake Avenue Nutrition
Barcode (UPC) 898220016761
Net contents 30 Veggie Capsule(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 22, 2023
DSLD ID 299323
Product type Vitamin
Supplement form Capsule
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.

Supplement Facts

Daily Value (DV) Target Group(s):
Adults and children 4 or more years of age
Minimum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
1 Capsule(s)
Servings per container
30
UPC/BARCODE
898220016761
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin5000 mcg16667%

Other ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Rice extract, Rice hulls, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil

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Label statements
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Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested Use: Take 1 capsule daily with or without food. Do not exceed suggested use without consulting a healthcare provider.

Formulation

Formulated without: GMOs, gluten or soy.

Note: Biotin supplementation may support healthy hair, skin & nails in individuals who are Biotin deficient.

Supports healthy hair, skin and nails

Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame or gluten.

Precautions

Warnings: Keep out of reach of children.

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Biotin may vary based on your age, gender, or individual health wellness needs. It is recommended to consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine your specific needs before using a high dose of Biotin especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have diagnosed medical conditions, or taking prescription medications. Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is missing or broken.

It is recommended to consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine your specific needs before using a high dose of Biotin especially if you are pregnant, nursing, have diagnosed medical conditions, or taking prescription medications.

Not manufactured with milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, sesame or gluten. Produced in a third-party cGMP facility that may process other products that contain these allergens or ingredients.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Brand IP Statement(s)

Lake Avenue Nutrition is a registered trademark of Madre Labs, LLC

General Statements

Contact email: [email protected]

See for yourself

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition label

The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition

This is the 1 active ingredient this product is made of. Select it to open its full monograph.

Serving size1 Capsule(s) Dosage formCapsule Servings per container30 Amounts shown are per serving.

Biotin

No known
interactions
5000 mcg per serving

Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin your body needs to turn food into energy and to support healthy hair, skin, and nails. Most people get...

Biotin monograph & interactions

Other (inactive) ingredients: Dicalcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Modified Cellulose, Rice extract, Rice hulls, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Oil. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.

The maker

Brand information

Manufacturer and brand details for Biotin 5,000 mcg, from the product label.

Lake Avenue Nutrition

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Name
Madre Labs, LLC
Street Address
301 N. Lake Ave., Ste. 500
City
Pasadena
State
CA
ZipCode
91101
Web Address
lakeavenuenutrition.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition: Common Questions

Does Biotin 5,000 mcg by Lake Avenue Nutrition interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Biotin 5,000 mcg. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Biotin 5,000 mcg contains a single active ingredient, and that one ingredient can interact with many different medications on its own. We check it against each medication and show the mechanism responsible.
Where does this information come from?
The product label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD); the interaction data is built on the Natural Medicines database and reviewed by HelloPharmacist pharmacists.
Is biotin safe to take while I'm pregnant or breastfeeding?
Biotin is rated likely safe during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Amounts from food and prenatal vitamins are appropriate, but check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements like this one to make sure it's right for your situation.
Can biotin actually help my hair grow or stop hair loss?
There isn't enough reliable evidence to rate biotin for hair loss (alopecia areata). If that's why you're interested, talk with your doctor about whether it's worth trying or whether something else might work better.
What side effects does biotin cause?
Biotin is generally well tolerated. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea. One unusual case linked very high doses plus other supplements to serious inflammation, but it's not clear biotin was the culprit, and no similar cases have been reported since.
Is this dose (5,000 mcg) too much?
Your body removes excess biotin in your urine, so it's considered safe even at fairly high doses. That said, before you start high-dose supplements, check with your doctor — they can confirm this dose is right for your situation.
Does biotin actually work for anything?
Yes — biotin is likely effective if you have an actual biotin deficiency. For other uses like skin conditions or hair loss, the evidence either suggests it probably won't help or isn't strong enough to say. Your doctor can help figure out whether you need it.

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The Full Monographs Behind Biotin 5,000 mcg’s Ingredients

Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.

Sources

Sources & How We Checked

Biotin 5,000 mcg's label data comes from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database; the ingredient interaction data is from the Natural Medicines database, reviewed by our pharmacists.

Content is written and reviewed by licensed HelloPharmacist pharmacists. See our data sources and editorial standards for how this information is built and checked.

The 4 references behind this product’s interaction data

Every citation that drives the interaction findings for this product’s ingredients, from the evidence-graded Natural Medicines (TRC Healthcare) database. Open an ingredient to browse its citations — links open the study on PubMed or the publisher’s site.

Biotin 4 references
  1. Debourdeau PM, Djezzar S, Estival JL, et al. Life-threatening eosinophilic pleuropericardial effusion related to vitamins B5 and H. Ann Pharmacother 2001;35:424-6. DOI
  2. Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine. Dietary Reference Intakes for Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Pantothenic Acid, Biotin, and Choline (2000). Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000. Available at: http://b
  3. Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
  4. Sedel F, Papeix C, Bellanger A, Touitou V, Lebrun-Frenay C, Galanaud D, et al. High doses of biotin in chronic progressive multiple sclerosis: a pilot study.Mult Scler Relat Disord. 2015;4(2):159-69. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2015.01.005. PubMed

See these in context on the Biotin monograph →

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DISCLAIMER: Currently this does not check for drug-drug interactions. This is not an all-inclusive comprehensive list of potential interactions and is for informational purposes only. Not all interactions are known or well-reported in the scientific literature, and new interactions are continually being reported. Input is needed from a qualified healthcare provider including a pharmacist before starting any therapy. Application of clinical judgment is necessary.

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