Viviscal's entire clinical reputation rests on one ingredient, and it delivers. **AminoMar Marine Complex** at 450mg hits the exact dose used in multiple hair growth RCTs showing reduced shedding and improved hair density over 3–6 months. This proprietary marine protein extract is the reason to consider this product — it's one of the few hair supplements with published trial data behind it.
The supporting cast adds some value but falls short of clinical ranges. **Zinc** (11mg) and **Iron** (10mg) both matter for hair health — especially if you're deficient — but both use poorly absorbed forms (zinc oxide and ferrous fumarate). The included **Vitamin C** (59mg) helps your body absorb that iron, a useful pairing, though the dose is modest. **Biotin** at 120mcg provides roughly 12% of the minimum dose studied for hair benefits, so it's essentially a label inclusion rather than a therapeutic contributor.
This is an AminoMar delivery vehicle with mineral support on the side. If you're buying it, you're buying it for the marine complex at the right dose — and on that front, it delivers.
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Ingredients (9)
AminoMar Marine Complex
100%Dose
450 mg
Target
450–500 mg
Form
—
Biotin
12%Dose
120 mcg
Target
1000–5000 mcg
Form
—
Iron
67%Dose
10 mg
Target
15–45 mg
Form
Standard
Vitamin C
100%Dose
59 mg
Target
25–200 mg
Form
Budget
Niacin
48%Dose
12 mg NE
Target
25–500 mg
Form
Standard
Nutrition
Calories, macros & sodium.
- Total Carbohydrates1 Gram(s)
Other Ingredients (4)
MaltodextrinBinder
Spikes blood sugar faster than table sugar (glycemic index 85–105). Research links it to gut bacteria changes that may promote intestinal inflammation (Nickerson et al. 2015). Used as a cheap filler — adds nothing beneficial.
Hydroxypropyl CelluloseBinder
An inert modified-cellulose polymer used as a binder, film-former, and disintegrant.
Microcrystalline CelluloseBinder
Plant-derived cellulose used as a binder and filler in supplements
Less than 2% of (header)
Not reviewed yet
How to Take It
Best taken in the morning
The Iron in it is what pulls this toward the morning. Take it with food — the zinc in it is what makes this kind of product feel nauseating on an empty stomach.
With food
Iron does better on an empty stomach, but something else in this bottle needs food. Taking the whole product with a meal is the better trade — an upset stomach is why most people stop.
Keep it away from coffee, tea and dairy
Space it a couple of hours from Calcium, Magnesium, Manganese and Green Tea Leaf Extract
On the label
For best results, use with our Viviscal Gorgeous Growth Densifying Shampoo, Conditioner and Elixir. Made with our proprietary Ana:Tel complex plus a blend of biotin, keratin, and zinc, these product promote thicker, fuller looking hair. Viviscal Supplements and shampoo also available for men.
General guidance based on the ingredients, not a substitute for the label or your doctor.
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$44.89
Pricier than 90% of 18 hair supplements
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Sources & Scoring
Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and the National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).
This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.
The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. studied ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.