Every ingredient amount is disclosed
The panel gives a per-ingredient amount rather than hiding quantities inside a proprietary blend, so each one can be compared to published research.
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Hair Growth Supplements for Women Ages 45 and Up
Exact product checkedGTIN not published · checked 2026-07-31
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What this is. We compare what a listing claims against what public records show — label arithmetic, barcode registries, NIH’s label catalog, FDA enforcement data, certification registries, and published research. Every statement below traces to one of those.
What the states mean. Confirmed = an outside source agrees. Contradicted = an outside source disagrees. Caution = something needs explaining. No data = we looked and found nothing — a gap, not a strike.
What it is not. A clean record is not an endorsement and never proof a product works. A thin record is not an accusation. We publish evidence and gaps; the conclusion is yours. Nothing here is medical advice.
Something wrong? Every figure is meant to be checkable — sources are named and linked. Send a correction and we’ll fix the record.
Panel, decoded
The 2.5 mg biotin (usp grade) claim matches the panel
MARKETING2.5 mg — listing title
PANELBiotin (USP Grade) 2.5 mg — same amountL-Lysine (USP Grade) 200 mg + L-Methionine (USP Grade) 100 mg + L-Cysteine (USP Grade) 100 mg + Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen (Marine Source) 600 mg + Ashwagandha Extract 200 mg + Saw Palmetto Extract (45% Fatty Acids) 160 mg + Turmeric Extract (95% Curcuminoids) 100 mg + Maca Root Extract (4:1 Extract) 200 mg
matches panelWe did the comparison: the listing claims 2.5 mg of biotin (usp grade), and the listing-image panel shows 2.5 mg biotin (usp grade) serving size: 4 vegetable capsules. Those amounts agree. This is internal consistency, not independent lab testing.
| Panel row | Amount | %DV | What to notice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 1000 mcg | — | |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 120 mg | — | |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 50 mcg | — | |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol) | 6 mg | — | |
| Biotin (USP Grade) | 2500 mcg | — | |
| Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) | 20 mg | — | |
| Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | — | |
| Iodine (from Kelp) | 150 mcg | — | |
| L-Lysine (USP Grade) | 200 mg | — | |
| L-Methionine (USP Grade) | 100 mg | — | |
| L-Cysteine (USP Grade) | 100 mg | — | |
| Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen (Marine Source) | 600 mg | — | |
| Ashwagandha Extract | 200 mg | — | |
| Saw Palmetto Extract (45% Fatty Acids) | 160 mg | — | |
| Turmeric Extract (95% Curcuminoids) | 100 mg | — | |
| Hyaluronic Acid (Premium Grade) | 40 mg | — | |
| Black Pepper Extract (95% Piperine) | 5 mg | — | |
| Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) | 4 mg | — | |
| Maca Root Extract (4:1 Extract) | 200 mg | — | |
| Tocotrienols (Palm Extract) | 50 mg | — | |
| Japanese Knotweed Extract (50% Resveratrol) | 50 mg | — |
FDA rules (21 CFR 101.36) require the amount of each dietary ingredient per serving unless hidden in a listed “proprietary blend” (legal, but a transparency yellow flag). A label stating no amount at all is non-compliant — a checkable red flag. This panel states amounts; any remaining comparison concerns the front-label framing.
vision:claude-cli:subscription Amounts are shown as listed panel data, not independently lab-tested contents.
Every check we ran
Confirmed evidence
What checked out2
These checks found support in the public record. They confirm specific facts, not the product as a whole.
Confirmed
The review count moved gradually, not in one burst
Written reviews rose from 0 to 3 between July 3 and July 22, 2026. The largest rise inside any single 30-day window was about 3, so the count moved in steps rather than in one burst.
Documented concerns
What needs caution0
These are documented contradictions or claims that need more evidence. They are separate from missing data.
No contradictions or product-specific cautions were found at this check depth.
Unresolved public record
What is still missing7
We looked for these signals but could not settle them from public sources. A gap is not a strike.
“Lab tested” claimed, but no lab or report named
The observed listing claims third-party testing without naming a lab or certifier. No product-bound report is saved, so the claim cannot be verified as stated. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record.
Multi-ingredient formula — panel read, serving weight unknown
We read the full Supplement Facts panel from the listing-image panel (below), but the label doesn’t state a serving weight, so the arithmetic can’t run. A gap in the label’s information, not evidence of a problem.
Research context is available for the listed ingredients
Published sources describe how turmeric / curcumin, ashwagandha, collagen peptides, maca root have been studied. This is ingredient context only; the record does not establish that this product delivers the studied dose or outcome. Sources: NIH NCCIH — Turmeric, PubMed search: curcumin bioavailability piperine.
No recall found — which is not the same as being tested
This means only that no enforcement record matched the brand name — it does not mean the product was tested, reviewed, or cleared by FDA. New and untested products also have no recall records.
This item belongs to a catalog variation family
The paid catalog links this exact item to a parent listing. Review counts on public product pages may be shared across sizes, flavors, or other variants, so the count history is listing context — not evidence that reviewers received or tested this exact variant.
180-day review-count history is on file
Exact-listing history records written-review counts from 0 on 2026-07-03 to 3 on 2026-07-22 (net +3). Count movements can reflect sales, listing variants, collection resets, or moderation; this history does not establish whether reviews are authentic.
Brand ownership record not saved
This record does not hold an exact, supplement-class public ownership record for the brand. That is a LookCloser coverage gap, not evidence that the brand has no owner or that the product is improper.
What to ask and check
What would settle the open questions
Why is this shown?
Everything we couldn’t verify is something a person can still ask about. Rather than leave gaps sitting as dead ends, we turn each one into a specific question — the exact document, citation, or number that would settle it — plus the things you can confirm yourself with the bottle in your hand.
Ask the brand or seller
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Answered by the panel: the 0.0025 g listing number equals Biotin (USP Grade) 2.5 mg + Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) 20 mg. What lot-specific document confirms those listed amounts?
The panel resolves what the headline number includes. The remaining question is whether the product in hand matches those listed amounts; ask for a lot-specific certificate of analysis.
2
Can you send the certificate of analysis (COA) for the lot number on my bottle?
A real COA names the testing laboratory, the test date, the lot it covers, and what was measured. “Third-party tested” with no document behind it is a marketing sentence.
3
What is the product’s UPC or GTIN?
The barcode is how a product gets matched to outside records — certification registries, label databases, recall data. Without it, almost nothing can be cross-checked.
4
Is this label filed with NIH’s Dietary Supplement Label Database (DSLD)?
Filing is voluntary, so absence proves nothing — but a filed label puts the full ingredient table on public record where anyone can read it.
Most brands and sellers publish a contact route. A clear answer adds evidence to the record; no answer leaves the question open.
Check for yourself — no one’s permission needed
1
Compare the panel on the bottle in your hand to the one shown in this record.
Ours was read from listing photos and can contain reading errors. The physical label is the source of truth — if they disagree, tell us and we’ll correct the record.
2
Check the lot number and expiry on the bottle against any COA you’re given.
A certificate that doesn’t name your lot doesn’t describe what you’re holding.
These are the open questions on this specific record — not a warning about the product, and not a suggestion to buy or avoid it. Getting them answered is how you decide for yourself.
What the listing promises — claim by claim
Why is this shown?
A listing’s promises are the reason people buy. Each one gets its own row: what was promised, what evidence would settle it, and what we could actually find. We never call a claim false — only whether proof proportionate to it exists on the public record.
| Claim | Status | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Quality-testing claim “…Manufactured in a GMP-certified facility and third-party tested for purity, potency, and quality—because what you take daily matters.…” | Claimed, not verifiable We looked for: the observed listing, saved brand product page, any linked COA or test report; NSF, IFOS, USP, Informed-Sport were not queried | No named laboratory or lot-specific certificate was found for this exact product. No exact brand product page was available for a document check. NSF, IFOS, USP, and Informed-Sport were not checked in this record. This is a public-evidence limit, not a finding that testing did not occur. |
| Manufacturing claim “…Manufactured in a GMP-certified facility and third-party tested for purity, potency, and quality—because what you take daily matters.…” | Partly supported We looked for: the facility registration or certificate behind the claim | “GMP-certified” describes factory processes, not what is in the bottle. The claim does not name a certifier or public register that a shopper can check. |
| Benefit claim “Hair Growth Supplements for Women Ages 45 and Up – Advanced Hair Growth Vitamins with Biotin, Vitamin A, Marine Collagen, Ashwagandha & Saw Palmetto – Supports Thicker, F” | Partly supported We looked for: whether the ingredient doses on the label match the doses used in published research | Published research exists for ingredients in this formula. Whether this product’s doses match those studies could not be confirmed. |
“No evidence located” does not mean a claim is false — it means the seller has not put evidence proportionate to the claim on the public record, and we could not find any. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
This label vs. the doses studied
Why is this shown?
An ingredient can be well-studied at one amount and barely studied at the amount in your bottle. This lines the label up against the doses researchers actually used. It answers ‘are these the same numbers?’ — never ‘should you take this?’
| Ingredient | Where this label sits | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Turmeric Extract (95% Curcuminoids) | shaded = doses used in studies (500 mg–2 g) · bar = this label | 100 mg — below the studied range |
| Ashwagandha Extract | shaded = doses used in studies (250 mg–600 mg) · bar = this label | 200 mg — below the studied range |
| Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen (Marine Source) | shaded = doses used in studies (2.5 g–15 g) · bar = this label | 600 mg — below the studied range |
| Maca Root Extract (4:1 Extract) | shaded = doses used in studies (1.5 g–3 g) · bar = this label | 200 mg — below the studied range |
Matching a studied dose does not mean the product works, and missing it does not mean it fails — it shows whether the label and the research are talking about the same amounts. Not a recommendation to take any amount.
Verifiability profile — 2 of 6 public signals
✓ Supplement Facts visible in photos✓ Brand's own store found· Per-serving dose established — not published· UPC / GTIN published — not published· Found in NIH's label catalog (DSLD) — not published· Third-party lab named or registry-certified — not published
What this listing gives the public to check. Publishing these signals doesn't prove quality — but withholding them means claims can only be taken on faith.
Identity
| LookCloser record ID | lc-a252b197 (internal — no barcode published, which limits cross-checking) |
| Brand | ProQare |
| Source listing identifier | B0H4QBVMHT |
| Retailer listing title | Hair Growth Supplements for Women Ages 45 and Up – Advanced Hair Growt… show full titleHair Growth Supplements for Women Ages 45 and Up – Advanced Hair Growth Vitamins with Biotin, Vitamin A, Marine Collagen, Ashwagandha & Saw Palmetto – Supports Thicker, Fuller & Stronger Hair–120 Caps |
From the label (photo-read)
| Serving size | Serving Size: 4 Vegetable Capsules |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Pack statement | 120 Vegetable Capsules |
| Badges printed on pack | NO ARTIFICIAL FILLERS, GLUTEN FREE, VEGETABLE CAPSULES, THIRD PARTY TESTED, FSSAI |
Supplement Facts panel (photo-read):
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Reading confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene) | 1000 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) | 120 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 50 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Vitamin E (d-alpha Tocopherol) | 6 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Biotin (USP Grade) | 2500 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Zinc (Amino Acid Chelate) | 20 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Selenium (L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Iodine (from Kelp) | 150 mcg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Lysine (USP Grade) | 200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Methionine (USP Grade) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| L-Cysteine (USP Grade) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Hydrolyzed Marine Collagen (Marine Source) | 600 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Ashwagandha Extract | 200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Saw Palmetto Extract (45% Fatty Acids) | 160 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Turmeric Extract (95% Curcuminoids) | 100 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Hyaluronic Acid (Premium Grade) | 40 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Black Pepper Extract (95% Piperine) | 5 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis) | 4 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Maca Root Extract (4:1 Extract) | 200 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Tocotrienols (Palm Extract) | 50 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
| Japanese Knotweed Extract (50% Resveratrol) | 50 mg | High clearly legible in the photo |
Claims printed on the packaging:
“THICKER + FULLER + STRONGER” · “Advanced Hair Growth Support 45+” · “Dietary Supplement” · “Best results with 3-6 months of regular use.” · “NO ARTIFICIAL FILLERS” · “GLUTEN FREE” · “VEGETABLE CAPSULES” · “THIRD PARTY TESTED”
Read by a vision model from 7 listing photos — verbatim extraction; OCR errors possible. Spot a mistake? It will be corrected on review.
Ingredient science — NIH references
Vitamin A — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (10,699) · UL 3000 mcg (preformed vitamin A (retinol); excludes beta-carotene)
Vitamin C — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (11,019) · UL 2000 mg (total intake, adults)
Vitamin D — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (26,500) · UL 100 mcg (adults; 100 mcg = 4,000 IU)
Vitamin E — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,326) · UL 1000 mg (supplemental alpha-tocopherol, adults)
Biotin — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (1,606) · no UL; high doses interfere with lab tests
Zinc — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (19,708) · UL 40 mg (adults, from all sources)
Selenium — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (12,481) · UL 400 mcg (adults)
Iodine — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (6,462) · UL 1100 mcg (adults)
Ashwagandha — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (204) · botanical; liver-injury case reports exist
Turmeric — NIH ODS · MedlinePlus · PubMed (1,288) · botanical; rare hepatotoxicity reports
Reference data from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, IOM Dietary Reference Intakes, and PubMed. A Tolerable Upper Intake Level is a documented reference figure, not a safety verdict — both the listed amount and the reference are shown for your own judgment. LookCloser gives no medical advice.
Related research & consistency
turmeric / curcumin — NIH NCCIH — Turmeric · PubMed search: curcumin bioavailability piperine · WebMD: turmeric · ClinicalTrials.gov — 286 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: plain curcumin absorbs poorly — most positive trials pair it with piperine (black pepper) or a bioavailability-enhanced form.
ashwagandha — NIH NCCIH — Ashwagandha · PubMed search: ashwagandha randomized trial · WebMD: ashwagandha · ClinicalTrials.gov — 78 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily use over 6–12 weeks in studies; extract concentration matters (root powder ≠ standardized extract).
collagen peptides — PubMed search: collagen peptide supplementation trial · WebMD search: collagen · ClinicalTrials.gov — 587 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: daily oral use over 8+ weeks in studies.
maca root — PubMed search: Lepidium meyenii randomized trial · NIH NCCIH — Maca · ClinicalTrials.gov — 9 registered studies
ℹ Use pattern in research: studied for libido-related endpoints; research generally does not show testosterone changes — the two are often conflated in marketing.
These notes state where label numbers and marketing framing sit relative to published research — documentation for your own judgment, not medical advice. LookCloser does not advise for or against taking any supplement.
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