Official product information
Gelagen has 13 listed nutrients per two-gummy serving. Biotin leads at 5,000 mcg. Folate (442 mcg DFE), B6, B12 and pantothenic acid sit near or above one Daily Value. Vitamins A, C, D, E, zinc and iodine sit below. There is no collagen and no hidden blend.
Gelagen has 13 named nutrients. Every one has its own amount, so nothing is hidden in a blend. The amounts below are for one daily serving of two gummies.
We took these numbers from the seller’s product sheet. The label image was not supplied to us, so check the panel on your own bottle too.
| Nutrient | Form | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | as retinyl acetate | 630 mcg | 70% |
| Vitamin C | as ascorbic acid | 20 mg | 22% |
| Vitamin D | as cholecalciferol | 10 mcg | 50% |
| Vitamin E | as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate | 7.4 mg | 49% |
| Vitamin B6 | as pyridoxine HCl | 2 mg | 118% |
| Folate | — | 442 mcg DFE | 111% |
| Vitamin B12 | as methylcobalamin | 6 mcg | 250% |
| Biotin | — | 5,000 mcg | 16,667% |
| Pantothenic acid | — | 5.2 mg | 104% |
| Choline | — | 0.04 mg | <1% |
| Iodine | — | 42 mcg | 28% |
| Zinc | — | 2.7 mg | 25% |
| Inositol | — | 40 mcg | no DV |
What each nutrient does, how much Gelagen gives, and how that compares with the adult reference.
As retinyl acetate · 70% DV
Helps skin cells grow and renew, and keeps the skin barrier working. Retinyl acetate is a preformed type, the same family as retinol.
Adult RDA is 700 mcg RAE for women and 900 mcg for men. The upper limit for preformed vitamin A is 3,000 mcg a day. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Vitamin A and Carotenoids: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
As ascorbic acid · 22% DV
Your body needs vitamin C to build collagen, the protein that gives skin its structure. It is also an antioxidant.
Adult RDA is 75 mg for women and 90 mg for men. The upper limit is 2,000 mg. The 20 mg here is a modest top-up. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Vitamin C: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
As cholecalciferol · 50% DV
Best known for bones and calcium. Most US adults get less than the goal from food alone, per the NIH.
Adult RDA is 15 mcg (600 IU) up to age 70 and 20 mcg after. The upper limit is 100 mcg. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Vitamin D: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
As d-alpha tocopheryl acetate · 49% DV
A fat-soluble antioxidant found in skin oils. D-alpha tocopheryl acetate is the natural-source form.
The Daily Value is 15 mg. The 7.4 mg here is about half. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels”.
As pyridoxine hcl · 118% DV
Helps the body use protein, which matters because hair and nails are made of protein (keratin).
The Daily Value is 1.7 mg. The 2 mg here is 118%. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels”.
Form not stated · 111% DV
Needed to make new cells. Low folate can change skin, hair or nail color, but extra folate has not been shown to improve them.
Adult RDA is 400 mcg DFE. The upper limit for folic acid is 1,000 mcg. The 442 mcg DFE here is about one Daily Value. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Folate: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
As methylcobalamin · 250% DV
Helps make red blood cells and DNA. Methylcobalamin is one of the two active forms the body uses.
Adult RDA is 2.4 mcg. The NIH finds no proof one supplement form absorbs better than another at normal doses. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Vitamin B12: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
Form not stated · 16,667% DV
Helps enzymes turn food into energy and building blocks. It is the best-known nutrient for hair and nails.
The Adequate Intake is 30 mcg. No upper limit is set. The NIH says proof for hair, skin and nail benefits in people who are not low is limited. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Biotin: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
Form not stated · 104% DV
Vitamin B5. Helps the body make and break down fats. Found in almost every food.
The Daily Value is 5 mg. The 5.2 mg here is 104%. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels”.
Form not stated · <1% DV
Used to build cell membranes. At 0.04 mg it is a trace amount.
The Daily Value is 550 mg, so this amount rounds to less than 1%. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels”.
Form not stated · 28% DV
Used to make thyroid hormones. Iodized salt and dairy are the main US sources.
The Daily Value is 150 mcg. The 42 mcg here is 28%. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, “Daily Value on the Nutrition and Supplement Facts Labels”.
Form not stated · 25% DV
Used in wound healing and by hundreds of enzymes. Low zinc can slow skin repair.
Adult RDA is 8 mg for women and 11 mg for men. The upper limit is 40 mg. The 2.7 mg here is low. Source: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, “Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals”.
Form not stated · No Daily Value
A sugar-like compound the body makes on its own. It has no Daily Value.
At 40 mcg this is a very small amount. There is no set daily goal.
A gummy is a top-up, not a meal plan. Most of the nutrients in Gelagen are easy to get from food.
Eggs, nuts, seeds and salmon carry biotin. Leafy greens, beans and peas carry folate. Citrus, peppers and berries bring vitamin C. Meat, beans and pumpkin seeds bring zinc.
| Nutrient | Common food sources |
|---|---|
| Biotin | Eggs, salmon, nuts, seeds, sweet potato |
| Folate | Spinach, asparagus, beans, peas, fortified grains |
| Vitamin C | Oranges, peppers, strawberries, broccoli |
| Vitamin A | Liver, dairy, eggs; carrots and sweet potato as beta-carotene |
| Zinc | Oysters, beef, beans, pumpkin seeds |
| Vitamin E | Almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach |
The Gelagen formula is built around biotin. At 5,000 mcg it is about 167 times the 30 mcg reference. Everything else is a light, general spread.
That is not unusual for hair-skin-nail gummies. But it helps to know what you are buying. If you want real amounts of vitamin C or zinc, food or a separate product will do more.
Want to try the formula? The 2-bottle pack runs 60 days, the full length of the guarantee.
Check today’s priceVitamins add up. If you take a multivitamin, eat fortified cereal, or use a second beauty product, some of these nutrients will double up. For most of them that is fine. For two, it is worth a quick check.
Vitamin A in the retinyl form counts toward a 3,000 mcg daily upper limit for adults. Folic acid from supplements and fortified foods counts toward a 1,000 mcg limit. Biotin has no set limit, but more biotin means a bigger chance of a skewed lab test.
| Nutrient | Gelagen | Typical multivitamin | Combined | Adult upper limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 630 mcg | Often 450–900 mcg | About 1,100–1,500 mcg | 3,000 mcg (preformed) |
| Folate | 442 mcg DFE | Often 400–670 mcg DFE | About 850–1,100 mcg DFE | 1,000 mcg folic acid |
| Biotin | 5,000 mcg | Often 30–300 mcg | About 5,000–5,300 mcg | None set |
| Zinc | 2.7 mg | Often 8–11 mg | About 11–14 mg | 40 mg |
The simple rule: if you take anything else with vitamin A or folic acid in it, add the numbers before you start. If the totals worry you, ask a pharmacist. They can read two labels in a minute.
Two of the 13 nutrients sit at trace levels. Choline is listed at 0.04 mg, which rounds to less than 1% of its 550 mg Daily Value. Inositol is listed at 40 mcg, and it has no Daily Value at all.
Small amounts like these are common in gummies. A gummy has limited room, and some nutrients taste bitter or do not hold their shape in a gummy base. Makers often include a pinch so the nutrient can appear on the label.
We do not count choline or inositol as reasons to buy. They are too small to make a difference. The reason to buy is biotin, plus the easy daily format.
More answers on the full FAQ page.
Vitamin A 630 mcg, vitamin C 20 mg, vitamin D 10 mcg, vitamin E 7.4 mg, vitamin B6 2 mg, folate 442 mcg DFE, vitamin B12 6 mcg, biotin 5,000 mcg, pantothenic acid 5.2 mg, choline 0.04 mg, iodine 42 mcg, zinc 2.7 mg and inositol 40 mcg.
5,000 mcg per daily serving of two gummies. That is about 16,667% of the 30 mcg Daily Value.
No upper limit has been set for biotin, and the NIH notes no proven toxicity. The practical issue is that high biotin can skew some blood tests.
No. Despite the name, collagen is not on the ingredient list. Gelagen is a vitamin and mineral gummy built around biotin.
Do not take more than the label directs. More biotin will not speed results, and extra vitamin A adds up with other sources.
Check the labels first. Add up biotin, vitamin A and folic acid across both products, and ask a clinician if unsure.
The phrase is printed on the label. The seller has not published what it refers to, so we cannot explain it further.
No dietary supplement is FDA approved. The seal says the product is made in an FDA-registered facility, which describes the factory, not the product.
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