Killer Nails Ingredients & Drug Interactions
by HUM
What is this page for?
First and foremost: checking Killer Nails against your medications. The heart of this page is the interaction checker and the full interaction report — how this product’s ingredients may interact with prescription and over-the-counter medicines you may be taking.
Around that, we add a pharmacist’s high-level view of the product as a whole — what’s inside, the evidence for its stated use, how transparent the label is, and what safety data exists — so you can see the full picture in one place. It’s educational information from our licensed clinical databases and the clinical staff at HelloPharmacist — not medical advice — and we don’t sell or endorse products. Our editorial policy
Killer Nails is a dietary supplement by HUM 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 Killer Nails by HUM
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.
What’s inside
Full disclosure
This product contains one active ingredient: biotin, a B vitamin your body needs to support healthy nails, hair, and skin. The capsule also includes inactive ingredients — rice flour, cellulose, magnesium stearate, and silica — which are fillers and binders that help hold the supplement together.
Does it work?
Insufficient evidence
Biotin is likely effective for biotin deficiency, which can happen with certain medical conditions or medications that interfere with how your body absorbs it. For nail, hair, and skin health in people who aren't deficient, the evidence isn't established in the data we hold.
The supplement has been studied for alopecia areata (patchy hair loss), multiple sclerosis, and seborrheic dermatitis (a skin condition), but we don't have reliable evidence it works for those uses.
How safe is it?
Well-documented data
Biotin is generally well tolerated, even at fairly high doses, because your body sheds excess amounts in your urine. High-dose biotin has rarely caused mild diarrhea in a small number of people.
One unusual case of inflammation around the lungs and heart was reported in a patient taking biotin along with pantothenic acid and another medication, but it's unclear whether biotin was the cause. Normal dietary amounts and standard supplements are considered likely safe during pregnancy and lactation, though you should check with your doctor before taking high-dose products.
Meds to double-check
No known interactions
No interactions are documented in our data for the ingredients we could check. Use the medication checker on this page to verify your exact drugs.
The bottom line
Scorecard at a glanceFully disclosed formula with insufficient evidence for its stated purpose. No medication interactions are currently documented, and safety information is well characterized.
If you have a biotin deficiency, this product can help. If you're taking it for general nail health, the evidence isn't there yet.
Biotin is very well tolerated, and no drug interactions are documented — but run your medications through the checker anyway to be thorough.
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Assessment coverage: 1 of 1 active ingredient matched to our full ingredient reviews (monographs). Based on the product label dated Dec 26, 2020.
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
General information
Key facts about Killer Nails, straight from the product label.
| Brand | HUM |
|---|---|
| Net contents | 30 Daily Packet(s) |
| Market status | On market |
| Date entered into DSLD | Dec 26, 2020 |
| DSLD ID | 241715 |
| Product type | Vitamin |
| Supplement form | Capsule |
| Dietary claims / uses | Nutrient, All Other, Structure/Function |
| Intended target group(s) | Vegetarian, Adult (18 - 50 Years), Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Sugar Free |
Everything in this section is reproduced from the manufacturer’s own product label — it’s the label speaking, not HelloPharmacist. We show it so you can see exactly what the maker states; we don’t verify or endorse those statements.
Supplement Facts
The label details for Killer Nails by HUM, sourced from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Biotin | 5000 mcg | 1667% |
Other ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica
Tap any ingredient to jump to its full detail below.
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General Statements
HUM Beauty starts from within
Beauty starts from within At HUM our mission is to make you look great and feel even greater through scientifically researched nutrition.
Formulation
For glowing skin, glamorous hair & perfect nails
Vegetarian formula
Runway Ready daily packs have been designed by leading nutritionists to give your skin, hair and nails the nutritional support they deserve. They combine two of our most popular formulas, Red Carpet and Killer Nails.
Non GMO Gluten/soy free No artificial colors or preservatives
Vegetarian
Sustainably sourced GMP certified
This product contains no animal products (including dairy, fish, shellfish, eggs & gelatin). It's free of gluten, sugar, salt, yeast, wheat, soy, milk & nuts. No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives.
Formula
30 daily packs (3 pills) combining our Red Carpet + Killer Nails formulas High potency biotin
Killer Nails supports longer stronger nails & hair Let Killer Nails come to your defense, with 5000 mcg of Biotin to be exact. Widely used for strong nails and hair, and specially formulated for HUM in a high potency vegan formula.
FDA Statement of Identity
Dietary Supplement
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions
Recommended by leading nutritionists Take content of 1 pack daily with food.
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.
Storage
Keep in a cool, dry place. Avoid storing in direct sun light.
Precautions
Consult your healthcare professional prior to use if you have or suspect a medical condition, are taking prescription drugs or are pregnant or lactating.
Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Is this label outdated? Report a formula or label change and our pharmacy team will review it.
Killer Nails by HUM label
The label scan from the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database. Tap to enlarge.
Label images are published by the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database for the version of this product on file. Always read your actual product label.
View the full label (PDF)The Ingredients in Killer Nails by HUM
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 knowninteractions
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 & interactionsOther (inactive) ingredients: Rice Flour, Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Silica. These complete the product’s ingredient list but are not active constituents.
Killer Nails by HUM Drug Interactions
We don’t currently list any known drug interactions for the mapped ingredients in Killer Nails. This doesn’t guarantee none exist — always confirm with your pharmacist before combining a supplement with your medications.
Brand information
Manufacturer and brand details for Killer Nails, from the product label.
HUM
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- HUM Nutrition Inc
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- CA
- ZipCode
- 90046
- Phone Number
- 800-805-3861
Killer Nails by HUM: Common Questions
Does Killer Nails by HUM interact with any medications?
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Where does this information come from?
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Written and reviewed by the HelloPharmacist editorial staff. Our editorial policy
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The Full Monographs Behind Killer Nails’s Ingredients
Every ingredient we hold a full HelloPharmacist monograph for — uses, evidence, safety, and the complete interaction list.
Sources & How We Checked
Killer Nails'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.
- NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD) — The official product label on file for this supplement.
- Natural Medicines (Therapeutic Research Center) — Evidence-graded clinical reference behind the ingredient interaction data.
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
- 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
- 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
- Mock DM, Quirk JG, Mock NI. Marginal biotin deficiency during normal pregnancy. Am J Clin Nutr 2002;75:295-9. PubMed
- 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
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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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