Hair Growth Supplements for Women

Name: Viviscal Hair Growth Supplements for Women
Brand: Viviscal
Price: 39.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Solid ChoiceHair & Skin-6 Hype

More clinical trials than any hair supplement competitor. The proprietary AminoMar marine complex has genuine published data. Results are modest but real. Still expensive relative to the effect size.

62/ 100

Biorank Score

Independently ranked

62/ 100

Biorank Score

Independently ranked by Biorank Laboratories

Our Verdict

Solid Choice

Viviscal earns the strongest evidence score among hair supplements due to its relatively extensive clinical trial program. The AminoMar complex, while proprietary, has been directly studied rather than relying on extrapolation from individual ingredient data. The hype penalty is moderate -- marketing is clinical in tone but overstates what 'clinically proven' means when effect sizes are modest. Still expensive at $1.33/day for small improvements.

Key Findings

Most clinically studied hair supplement with multiple RCTs
AminoMar complex directly studied (not extrapolation from individual ingredients)
Statistically significant but clinically modest improvements in hair count
Not effective for pattern baldness -- targets diffuse thinning only

Evidence Analysis

Viviscal has the largest published clinical trial base among hair growth supplements, with multiple randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled studies. The proprietary AminoMar marine complex (derived from shark cartilage and oyster extract) has shown statistically significant improvements in hair count and thickness over 3-6 months. A 2015 study (n=60) showed significant hair growth vs. placebo. A 2012 study confirmed similar findings. The evidence is more robust than competitors, though effect sizes remain modest compared to pharmaceutical interventions.

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient	Dose	Effective Dose	Verdict
AminoMar Marine Complex	Proprietary (500mg blend)	Studied at this dose	Adequate
Biotin	120mcg	2500-5000mcg (if deficient)	Underdosed
Vitamin C	30mg	75-200mg	Underdosed
Iron	10mg	8-18mg (if deficient)	Adequate
Zinc	15mg	8-40mg	Optimal

True Cost Analysis

Underdosed -- You Need 2.5x Servings for Full Effect

Listed Price

$1.33/serving

$39.90/month at 1 serving/day

True Cost Per Effective Dose

2.5x

$3.33/effective dose

$99.90/month for effective dosing

Why the true cost is higher

This product has 2 underdosed and 0 unknown-dose ingredients. To actually get clinically effective doses, you would need approximately 2.5 servings per day -- making your real cost $3.33 per effective dose instead of the listed $1.33.

Value Score

Poor value

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Where It Falls Short

AminoMar complex is proprietary -- exact composition is not fully disclosed. Results are statistically significant but clinically modest. $1.33/day for 3-6 months before visible results. Not effective for androgenetic alopecia (pattern baldness). Contains fish-derived ingredients (not suitable for vegans). Effect sizes do not compete with minoxidil.