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Dietary supplement

Hair Collagen + Keratin Ingredients & Drug Interactions

by youtheory

Tablet Or Pill Category: Other Combinations
No known interaction
The interaction bottom line No known interaction

Hair Collagen + Keratin is a dietary supplement by youtheory with 3 active ingredients. 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 Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory

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.

From our pharmacy team — supplement deep dive

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 3 of its 3 active ingredients.
  • No proprietary blends here — you can verify the dose of every single component.

youtheory Hair Collagen + Keratin has 3 active ingredients. Biotin is a B vitamin that your body uses to support hair, skin, and nail health.

Hydrolyzed collagen is a broken-down form of collagen protein designed to be absorbed easily and may help support skin elasticity and joint structure. Hydrolyzed keratin is a structural protein found in hair itself, though we hold no safety or effectiveness data on file for this ingredient specifically.

The tablet also contains magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients (binders and flow agents).

Does it work?

Not established
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
Not established

The graded evidence we hold for these ingredients covers different conditions than the ones this product is marketed for, so there's no established rating for its stated use.

Why this rating?
  • The label markets this product for: Reduces hair loss and supports stronger hair.
  • We looked for evidence on: Androgenic alopecia, Alopecia areata, Brittle nails, Hair thinning, Hair follicle health.
  • The closest evidence on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Alopecia areata (Natural Medicines).
  • Also on file: Biotin is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Brittle nails.
  • Also on file: Collagen Peptides is rated "Insufficient Reliable Evidence To Rate" for Androgenic alopecia, Brittle nails.

Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency — a true shortage that's uncommon in people eating a regular diet. For hair and skin health in people without a deficiency, the evidence isn't clear enough yet to rate it.

Biotin has also been studied for multiple sclerosis and seborrheic dermatitis (a dry, flaky scalp condition), but the data suggests it's possibly ineffective for those uses. For alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), there isn't enough reliable evidence to say either way.

Hydrolyzed collagen is possibly effective for aging skin and dry skin — the evidence supports a modest benefit. For muscle strength and athletic performance, it appears possibly ineffective.

We hold no effectiveness data on file for hydrolyzed keratin.

The evidence, ingredient by ingredient Biotin Collagen Peptides

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 2 of the 2 matched ingredients.
  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding safety ratings cover 2 of 2.
  • General safety write-ups exist for 2 of 2.
  • Remember: this measures how much safety information exists. Thin data is not the same as being safe.

Biotin and hydrolyzed collagen are generally well tolerated. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea; one case report linked very high doses to a rare chest inflammation, though the connection is unclear and no other similar reports exist.

Hydrolyzed collagen may rarely cause nausea, indigestion, diarrhea, or bloating, but these are uncommon. In pregnancy, biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe, though check with your doctor before taking high-dose supplements.

Hydrolyzed collagen is not well studied in pregnancy — the data isn't there to know if it's safe, so talk it over with your doctor first. Safety during breastfeeding is also limited for collagen; discuss it with your doctor or pharmacist before use.

We hold no pregnancy or breastfeeding safety data for hydrolyzed keratin.

Side effects, ingredient by ingredient Biotin Collagen Peptides

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 2 matched ingredients has a documented medication interaction on file.

No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. That said, we hold no interaction data for hydrolyzed keratin, so if you take any medications, run this product through the search tool on this page or confirm with your pharmacist before you start.

The bottom line

Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with no established evidence rating for its marketed use. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.

If you're interested in supporting hair and skin health and have no concerns about the ingredients, this product is generally well tolerated. Biotin works best if you have a true biotin deficiency; otherwise, the evidence for hair growth in healthy people isn't established.

If you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any medications, check with your doctor or pharmacist before starting to make sure it's a fit for you.

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

Assessment coverage: 2 of 3 active ingredients matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Nov 19, 2021.

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 Hair Collagen + Keratin, straight from the product label.

Brand youtheory
Barcode (UPC) 850502007843
Net contents 120 Mini Tablet(s)
Market status On market
Date entered into DSLD Nov 19, 2021
DSLD ID 256983
Product type Other Combinations
Supplement form Tablet Or Pill
Dietary claims / uses Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function
Intended target group(s) Adult (18 - 50 Years), Women (not pregnant or lactating)
From the label
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Supplement Facts

The label details for Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory, 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:
6 Tablet(s)
Maximum serving Sizes:
6 Tablet(s)
Servings per container
20
UPC/BARCODE
850502007843
IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin3000 mcg10000%
hydrolyzed Collagen3000 mg--
hydrolyzed Keratin500 mg--

Other ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide

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Label statements
These statements are the manufacturer’s wording, reproduced from the product label — the label is saying it, not HelloPharmacist. We don’t verify or endorse them.
Formula

A powerful blend of collagen and keratin to nourish and revitalize hair from within.

Formulation

Collagen is a key structural component of hair follicles. Keratin is a key structural component of the hair shaft. Clinically supported Reduces hair loss Supports stronger hair Replenishes collagen

This product is formulated for efficacy using clinically-supported ingredients.

FDA Statement of Identity

Dietary Supplement

Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions

Suggested use: Take six (6) mini tablets per day, all at once or in divided doses.

Precautions

This product is manufactured in a facility that processes fish extracts.

Usage Warnings: Check with your doctor before using this product if you are taking medication or have any medical conditions. Do not use if you are pregnant or nursing.

Do not exceed the recommended daily intake.

Not intended for persons under 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Brand IP Statement(s)

Cynatine is a registered trademark of Roxlor, LLC.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place after opening.

General Statements

Associated with every day washing and brushing.

FDA Disclaimer Statement

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

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Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory label

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

What’s inside

The Ingredients in Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory

These are the 3 active ingredients this product is made of. Select any to open its full monograph.

Serving size6 Tablet(s) Dosage formTablet Or Pill Servings per container20 Amounts shown are per serving.

Most supplement products combine several ingredients, and a medication can interact with the product through any one of them. Each ingredient below shows whether it has known drug interactions.

Biotin

No known
interactions
3000 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

Hydrolyzed Collagen

No known
interactions
3000 mg per serving

Collagen peptides are a well-absorbed form of protein that may modestly improve skin elasticity and joint comfort for some people, though evidence is...

Hydrolyzed Collagen monograph & interactions

Hydrolyzed Keratin

500 mg per serving

Other (inactive) ingredients: Magnesium Stearate, Silicon Dioxide. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.

Interaction report

Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory Drug Interactions

We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Hair Collagen + Keratin. 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 Hair Collagen + Keratin, from the product label.

youtheory

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Name
Nutrawise
City
Irvine
State
CA
ZipCode
92618
Phone Number
888.271.8976
Web Address
youtheory.com
Pharmacist Counseling Corner

Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory: Common Questions

Does Hair Collagen + Keratin by youtheory interact with any medications?
We do not currently list a known interaction for the mapped ingredients in Hair Collagen + Keratin. This does not guarantee none exist, so confirm with your pharmacist.
How can one product interact with so many drugs?
Hair Collagen + Keratin contains 3 active ingredients, and an interaction can come from any of them. We check every ingredient, combine the results into one list per medication, and show which ingredient and mechanism is 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.
Does biotin really help hair grow?
Biotin is likely effective if you have a biotin deficiency — a real shortage. In people eating a regular diet, that's uncommon. For hair growth in people without a deficiency, the evidence isn't clear enough yet to say biotin will help.
What's hydrolyzed collagen, and why is it in here?
Hydrolyzed collagen is collagen protein broken down into smaller pieces so your body can absorb it more easily. It's possibly effective for aging and dry skin — the evidence shows a modest benefit there. It may also support joint and connective tissue health.
Is biotin safe to take every day?
Yes, biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body removes excess through your urine. Mild diarrhea has been rarely reported at very high doses. If you're thinking about very high-dose supplements, check with your doctor first.
Can I take this while pregnant?
Biotin from food and prenatal vitamins is considered likely safe in pregnancy. Hydrolyzed collagen isn't well studied in pregnancy, so there isn't enough data to know if it's safe — talk with your doctor before taking it if you're pregnant or planning to be.
What if I'm breastfeeding?
There's limited safety data for hydrolyzed collagen during breastfeeding, so caution is advised. Discuss this product with your doctor or pharmacist before use if you're nursing.
Does this product have fillers?
Yes, the tablet contains magnesium stearate and silicon dioxide as inactive ingredients — these are common binders and flow agents used to hold the tablet together and help it dissolve properly.

Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy

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Sources & How We Checked

Hair Collagen + Keratin'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.

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The 6 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 →

Collagen Peptides 2 references
  1. Trc T, Bohmová J. Efficacy and tolerance of enzymatic hydrolysed collagen (EHC) vs. glucosamine sulphate (GS) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Int Orthop. 2011;35(3):341-8. PubMed
  2. Evans M, Lewis ED, Zakaria N, Pelipyagina T, Guthrie N. A randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled, parallel study to evaluate the efficacy of a freshwater marine collagen on skin wrinkles and elasticity. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2021;20(3):825-834. PubMed

See these in context on the Collagen Peptides monograph →

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