Advanced Men's Formula by Natrol Shen Min — Ingredients, Evidence & Safety

🟢 95/100

This product looks safe

Folate: 680mg is 680.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)
50% of ingredients have research evidence

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Safety Alerts

⚠️ Folate: 680mg is 680.0× the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (1.0mg)

Label Data

1 Tablet(s) Serving Size

60 Servings

Botanical with Nutrients Product Type

50% Evidence Coverage

Supplement Facts — Evidence Check

Folate

680 mcg DFE (170% DV)

⚠️ Exceeds Tolerable Upper Intake Level by 680.0× (UL: 1.0 mg) 📚 225 studies (Tier A: 10, B: 105)

RDA 0.4mg This product: 680mg UL 1.0mg

Biotin

700 mcg (2333% DV)

📊 23.3× RDA — above typical dose 📚 26 studies (Tier A: 0, B: 11)

RDA 0.03mg This product: 0.7mg

Pantothenic Acid

100 mg (2000% DV)

📊 20.0× RDA — above typical dose 📚 1 studies — no high-quality reviews

RDA 5mg This product: 100mg

Iodine

75 mcg (50% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.5× RDA of 0.15 mg) 📚 243 studies (Tier A: 4, B: 133)

RDA 0.15mg This product: 0.075mg UL 1.1mg

Zinc

7.5 mg (68% DV)

✅ Within RDA (0.7× RDA of 11 mg) 📚 258 studies (Tier A: 6, B: 134)

RDA 11mg This product: 7.5mg UL 40mg

Shen Min Herb

325 mg

Shen Min Botanical Blend

261 mg

BioPerine

2.5 mg

Other Ingredients

Dicalcium Phosphate Microcrystalline Cellulose Stearic Acid Croscarmellose Sodium Cellulose Gum Silicon Dioxide Maltodextrin Acacia Gum Methylcellulose Magnesium Stearate Glycerin

Label Claims — Verification

❓ Nutrient

❓ All Other

❓ Structure/Function

All Other (99% of products) Structure/Function (77% of products) Nutrient (60% of products) Approved Health (5% of products)

Target Groups

Women (not pregnant or lactating) Adult Male (18-50 Years) Dairy Free

Product Information

📋 Directions for Use

Directions for use: Take 1 tablet, two times daily with a meal. For best results, this product should be taken for a minimum of 3 to 4 months.

Best when used in conjunction with Shen Min DHT Blocker for a complete healthy hair system.

⚠️ Warnings & Precautions

Contains: Soy

Consult your healthcare professional if you have or have had liver problems, frequently use alcoholic beverages, or take any medication before using supplements containing He Shou Wu (Fo-Ti). Do not use if you are pregnant or lactating.

Stop use and see a physician if you develop symptoms that may signal liver problems (e.g.,unexplained fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, fever, vomiting,brown urine, light-colored stools, yellow eyes or skin).

Not for use by individuals under the age of 18 years.

People with allergies to soy or corn should consult their healthcare professional before taking this product.

Keep out of reach of children.

🧪 Formulation Notes

Hair Strengthening Advanced Formula Hair Nutrient 100% Natural Herbal Blend

We have combined a revolutionary combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine with modern science to create the latest breakthrough in achieving full, lustrous and healthy hair.

By combining a powerful mixture of herbs such as He Shou Wu and Saw Palmetto, with vital hair energizing co-factor nutrients such as Biotin, Folic Acid and more, Shen Min Advanced Men's Formula helps you maximize your hair's potential naturally.

Does not contain: Milk, egg, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, peanuts, yeast, artificial colors or flavors, added sugars or preservatives.

Additional Information

30 day supply

Shen Min Healthy Hair Comparison Weak, thin hair Strong, healthy hair

Store in a cool, dry place.

Product Details

DSLD Entry Date 2022-11-22

Product Type Botanical with Nutrients

Form Tablet or Pill

Brand Natrol Shen Min

DSLD ID 274847

Data Updated 2026-04-11

Research Evidence

363 Research Sources

57 Avg Quality Score

187 Meta Analysis

56 Systematic Review

54 Rct

29 Guideline

26 Clinical Trial

6 Cochrane Review

2 Regulatory Source

1 Other

1 Openfda Safety

A Homocysteine-lowering interventions for preventing cardiovascular events

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2017

PubMed DOI

A Community-based intervention packages for reducing maternal and neonatal morbidity and mortality and improving neonatal outcomes

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2015

PubMed DOI

A Folate Intake and Risk of Pancreatic Cancer: A Systematic Review and Updated Meta-Analysis of Epidemiological Studies

Meta Analysis Digestive diseases and sciences 2021

PubMed DOI

A The Association Between the Risk of Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy and Folic Acid: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Meta Analysis Journal of pharmacy & pharmaceutical sciences : a publication of the Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences, Societe canadienne des sciences pharmaceutiques 2021

PubMed DOI

A A Comparative Study Evaluating the Effectiveness of Folate-Based B Vitamin Intervention on Cognitive Function of Older Adults under Mandatory Folic Acid Fortification Policy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Meta Analysis Nutrients 2024

PubMed DOI

A Associations between serum Homocysteine, vitamin B9, and vitamin B12 levels and the formation of intracranial Aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta Analysis Journal of clinical neuroscience : official journal of the Neurosurgical Society of Australasia 2025

PubMed DOI

A Intake of vitamin B6, folate, and vitamin B12 and risk of coronary heart disease: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies

Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2019

PubMed DOI

A Beneficial effects of folic acid supplementation on lipid markers in adults: A GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of data from 21,787 participants in 34 randomized controlled trials

Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2022

PubMed DOI

A Folic acid supplementation and blood pressure: a GRADE-assessed systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis of 41,633 participants

Meta Analysis Critical reviews in food science and nutrition 2023

PubMed DOI

A Digital tracking, provider decision support systems, and targeted client communication via mobile devices to improve primary health care

Meta Analysis The Cochrane database of systematic reviews 2025

PubMed DOI

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