The 15 Best Vitamins & Nutrients for Healthy Skin

SOURCES:

Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University: “Skin Health,” “Essential Fatty Acids and Skin Health,” “Vitamin A and Skin Health,” “Vitamin E and Skin Health,” “Minerals and Skin Health.”

Cleveland Clinic: “23 Foods That Are Good For Your Skin.”

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology: “Olive Oil and Red Wine Antioxidant Polyphenols Inhibit Endothelial Activation: Antiatherogenic Properties of Mediterranean Diet Phytochemicals.”

Harvard Health Publishing: “The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between.”

Skin Cancer Foundation: “Can Your Diet Help Prevent Skin Cancer?”

Noguchi, A. “Chapter 15 – Amino Acids and Peptides: Building Blocks for Skin Proteins,” Nutritional Cosmetics: Beauty From Within, Elsevier Science, 2009.

Mayo Clinic: “Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet,” “Fish oil,” “Zinc.”

Dermato-Endocrinology: “Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging.”

The Whittington Hospital, NHS: “About Vitamin A and Vitamin A Deficiency.”

Australasian College of Dermatologists: “Zinc Deficiency and the Skin.”

Nutrients: “Fishy Business: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Zinc Transporters and Free Zinc Availability in Human Neuronal Cells.”

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements: “Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,” “Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.”

The George Mateljan Foundation: “Kale,” “Spinach,” Collard Greens,” “Eggs, pasture-raised,” “Flaxseeds,” “Lentils,” “Garbanzo beans (chickpeas),” “Avocadoes,” “Olive oil, extra virgin.”

National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: “Basic Report:  01123, Egg, whole, raw, fresh.”

Andrea Moss, certified holistic nutrition coach, Moss Wellness, Brooklyn, NY.

The 15 Best Vitamins & Nutrients for Healthy Skin

SOURCES:

Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University: “Skin Health,” “Essential Fatty Acids and Skin Health,” “Vitamin A and Skin Health,” “Vitamin E and Skin Health,” “Minerals and Skin Health.”

Cleveland Clinic: “23 Foods That Are Good For Your Skin.”

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology: “Olive Oil and Red Wine Antioxidant Polyphenols Inhibit Endothelial Activation: Antiatherogenic Properties of Mediterranean Diet Phytochemicals.”

Harvard Health Publishing: “The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between.”

Skin Cancer Foundation: “Can Your Diet Help Prevent Skin Cancer?”

Noguchi, A. “Chapter 15 – Amino Acids and Peptides: Building Blocks for Skin Proteins,” Nutritional Cosmetics: Beauty From Within, Elsevier Science, 2009.

Mayo Clinic: “Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet,” “Fish oil,” “Zinc.”

Dermato-Endocrinology: “Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging.”

The Whittington Hospital, NHS: “About Vitamin A and Vitamin A Deficiency.”

Australasian College of Dermatologists: “Zinc Deficiency and the Skin.”

Nutrients: “Fishy Business: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Zinc Transporters and Free Zinc Availability in Human Neuronal Cells.”

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements: “Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,” “Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.”

The George Mateljan Foundation: “Kale,” “Spinach,” Collard Greens,” “Eggs, pasture-raised,” “Flaxseeds,” “Lentils,” “Garbanzo beans (chickpeas),” “Avocadoes,” “Olive oil, extra virgin.”

National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: “Basic Report:  01123, Egg, whole, raw, fresh.”

Andrea Moss, certified holistic nutrition coach, Moss Wellness, Brooklyn, NY.

The 15 Best Vitamins & Nutrients for Healthy Skin

SOURCES:

Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University: “Skin Health,” “Essential Fatty Acids and Skin Health,” “Vitamin A and Skin Health,” “Vitamin E and Skin Health,” “Minerals and Skin Health.”

Cleveland Clinic: “23 Foods That Are Good For Your Skin.”

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology: “Olive Oil and Red Wine Antioxidant Polyphenols Inhibit Endothelial Activation: Antiatherogenic Properties of Mediterranean Diet Phytochemicals.”

Harvard Health Publishing: “The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between.”

Skin Cancer Foundation: “Can Your Diet Help Prevent Skin Cancer?”

Noguchi, A. “Chapter 15 – Amino Acids and Peptides: Building Blocks for Skin Proteins,” Nutritional Cosmetics: Beauty From Within, Elsevier Science, 2009.

Mayo Clinic: “Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet,” “Fish oil,” “Zinc.”

Dermato-Endocrinology: “Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging.”

The Whittington Hospital, NHS: “About Vitamin A and Vitamin A Deficiency.”

Australasian College of Dermatologists: “Zinc Deficiency and the Skin.”

Nutrients: “Fishy Business: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Zinc Transporters and Free Zinc Availability in Human Neuronal Cells.”

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements: “Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,” “Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.”

The George Mateljan Foundation: “Kale,” “Spinach,” Collard Greens,” “Eggs, pasture-raised,” “Flaxseeds,” “Lentils,” “Garbanzo beans (chickpeas),” “Avocadoes,” “Olive oil, extra virgin.”

National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: “Basic Report:  01123, Egg, whole, raw, fresh.”

Andrea Moss, certified holistic nutrition coach, Moss Wellness, Brooklyn, NY.

The 15 Best Vitamins & Nutrients for Healthy Skin

SOURCES:

Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University: “Skin Health,” “Essential Fatty Acids and Skin Health,” “Vitamin A and Skin Health,” “Vitamin E and Skin Health,” “Minerals and Skin Health.”

Cleveland Clinic: “23 Foods That Are Good For Your Skin.”

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology: “Olive Oil and Red Wine Antioxidant Polyphenols Inhibit Endothelial Activation: Antiatherogenic Properties of Mediterranean Diet Phytochemicals.”

Harvard Health Publishing: “The truth about fats: the good, the bad, and the in-between.”

Skin Cancer Foundation: “Can Your Diet Help Prevent Skin Cancer?”

Noguchi, A. “Chapter 15 – Amino Acids and Peptides: Building Blocks for Skin Proteins,” Nutritional Cosmetics: Beauty From Within, Elsevier Science, 2009.

Mayo Clinic: “Slide show: Add antioxidants to your diet,” “Fish oil,” “Zinc.”

Dermato-Endocrinology: “Discovering the link between nutrition and skin aging.”

The Whittington Hospital, NHS: “About Vitamin A and Vitamin A Deficiency.”

Australasian College of Dermatologists: “Zinc Deficiency and the Skin.”

Nutrients: “Fishy Business: Effect of Omega-3 Fatty Acids on Zinc Transporters and Free Zinc Availability in Human Neuronal Cells.”

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements: “Zinc: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals,” “Selenium: Fact Sheet for Health Professionals.”

The George Mateljan Foundation: “Kale,” “Spinach,” Collard Greens,” “Eggs, pasture-raised,” “Flaxseeds,” “Lentils,” “Garbanzo beans (chickpeas),” “Avocadoes,” “Olive oil, extra virgin.”

National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference: “Basic Report:  01123, Egg, whole, raw, fresh.”

Andrea Moss, certified holistic nutrition coach, Moss Wellness, Brooklyn, NY.

8 Best Vitamins for Skin

Sometimes a bright, clear and youthful complexion doesn’t just come down to a good skincare routine, regular facial massage, or the right products to boost your glow. For those of us who may be seeing and feeling the effects of stress, reaching for a daily supplement isn’t just a solution to many healthcare concerns, but can also benefit your physical appearance. In fact, adding specific nutrients and vitamins to your diet via a supplement is a great way to tackle individual concerns from the inside out, whether your skin is dry, red and blotchy, or dull. There are even vitamin blends specifically dedicated to maintaining a clear complexion. So, whether you are looking to boost collagen production by upping your intake of vitamin c, or want to curb breakouts thanks to the helping hand of zinc–or perhaps you want to fight off wrinkles with omega 3 fatty acids and antioxidants—there is, no doubt, a supplement that fits your specific concern. Here, 8 of our favorites for radiant skin.

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Skin + Digestion Formula

A blend of vitamin B12m and vitamin c to maintain connective tissue health, and of course collagen formation. Zinc helps relieve acne, and burdock is added to treat symptoms of mild eczema and dermatitis. Nutrition is an integral part of good skin so these supplements also help relieve digestive discomfort and support the gastrointestinal system’s health by helping metabolize fat, protein, and carbohydrates.  

Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies

Many health gurus and nutritionists advocate for daily intake of apple cider vinegar to not only promote microbiome health, but also help clear skin by assisting in the body’s detoxifying processes. Bonus: these gummies are delicious, vegan, organic, non-GMO, gluten free, and gelatin free.

Skin Clear Supplements

Perricone MD has created a comprehensive blend of supplements that help maintain a clear complexion. In the 30 day supply: alpha lipoic acid, DMAE, chromium, zinc, omega-3, b-complex, vitamin C, evening primrose oil, ascorbyl palmitate, vitamin e, calcium, magnesium and vitamin D. Not only does each individual packet have everything necessary to support the appearance of healthy skin, but it also has the essential nutrients to aid immune health. 

GOOPGLOW Morning Skin Superpowder

Collagen is a necessary component of bouncy, healthy, bright skin. So, the good people at Goop created a power shot to help keep that youthful dewiness, with a mix of vitamins C, E, CoQ10, grape-seed extracts, lutein, and zeaxanthin. 

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Arctic Repair Fine Lines and Wrinkles Supplement

If wrinkles and fine lines are a concern, look to this unique blend of omegas and lingonberry seed oil, which is said to help rejuvenate the appearance of skin and reduce wrinkles, while also increasing the skin’s hydration levels. 

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Omega Elixir Inner Beauty Oil

If you prefer taking your daily omega (helpful for maintaining a smooth and vibrant complexion) mixed into meals, the Omega Elixir is your ticket. One teaspoon twice daily will have you on track to relieve dryness, but also diminish the look of redness and blotchiness. 

Flo Vitamins

If hormonal breakouts are your concern, the chasteberry, which has been traditionally used to tackle a number of PMS complaints such as mood swings and breast tenderness, is also helpful at curbing breakouts spawned by hormonal fluctuations. 

8 Skin Tablets

We all know that the road to good skin (and health) lies with eating a well-rounded diet jam packed with vegetables and greens. Make getting your daily servings easy with a dissolving tablet that has 8 servings of greens, but also marine collagen, green tea, and biotin, which is an integral part in keeping skin plump and radiant, as well as hydrated. 

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Roxanne Adamiyatt is the senior editor at Town & Country, where she writes about lifestyle, fashion, travel, and beauty.

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9 Amazing Skin Supplements To Get You That Year-Round Glow

There is no disputing the fact that good skin comes from within. Anecdotally, we can all remember a time during which we’ve eaten and drunk poorly for a few days – the festive season is but one example – with the effects manifesting on our faces in the form of dullness, dehydration and blemishes. And, while consuming a balanced and nutritious diet is essential, sometimes it can be helpful to support what you eat with a skin supplement.

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“Skincare is a far more complex and holistic practice than simply the application of topical formulas,” says Arabella Preston, make-up artist and co-founder of skincare brand Votary. “Our emotions, lifestyle and diet all play an intrinsic role in our skin health. If you’re not eating or sleeping well, or are suffering from stress or anxiety, chances are it will show in your skin.” Dr Yannis Alexandrides, cosmetic surgeon and founder and founder of 111Skin agrees, explaining that it’s all part of the gut-skin connection. What we ingest reaches our gut, and from there all manner of bodily processes are affected.

“Both the gut and the skin are densely vascularised [filled with blood vessels] and richly innervated [with nerves], with an intimate, bidirectional connection between the two microbiomes,” he says. “By nourishing the gut with targeted actives, one is able to directly influence the skin. Good skin needs ingredients delivered through the blood supply in order to produce collagen, fight off free radicals and stay at optimum health.” That’s where clever skin supplements come in.

But which nutrients and vitamins do we need to boost our skin health? Preston explains that vitamins like A, C and E all play a vital role in good skin health, while others include vitamin B (including B3, which is niacinamide, that is both anti-inflammatory and an excellent antioxidant), and zinc. “There are also certain nutrients like essential fatty acids that our bodies cannot synthesise yet are crucial to our bodily health,” she says. It’s therefore important we supplement.

So what are the best skin supplements on the market right now? Here find nine of them.

Skin and Hair Supplements: Do They Work?

Beauty supplements are the magic pill of the moment. Everyone’s looking for a simple way to transform skin, rewind the clock, restore lush and thick tresses, and grow nails that are hard as, well, nails. As the beauty and wellness worlds collide, many people are taking the idea that beauty comes from within literally. According to a report compiled by CBI insights and published in August 2018, beauty retailers from Nordstrom to Anthropologie to Sephora are lining their shelves with beauty supplements, and in turn, people are swallowing skin, hair, and nail vitamins as they might toss back Tic Tacs.

While traditional medical professionals may not be convinced, the public now has an alternative source of quasi-medical advice: social media. Egged on by celebrity influencers like Kylie Jenner and Gwyneth Paltrow, consumers risk conflating the glamour of fame with reliable wellness practices. While the Kardashians and Paltrows of this world continue to earn more than the gross domestic products of some developing nations by hawking wellness and beauty supplements, for the people on the other side of the cash register, these amazing-sounding solutions can come with a hefty price tag — Jane Iredale’s Skin Accumax, for example, can set you back $115 for a monthly supply.

Not to mention that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doesn’t regulate supplements the way it does drugs. So you never really know what you’re getting when you buy one of these products.

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How are you to know how much, if at all, these vitamins and supplements can help? There’s no shortage of claims, but what do doctors, experts, nutritionists, and the scientific evidence say?

The Hard Science Behind Supplements for Hair and Skin

A review published in the journal Dermato Endocrinology notes that antioxidants, vitamins including A, C, D, and E, omega-3s, some proteins, and probiotics can indeed promote anti-aging effects. And while most doctors tend to support the use of these time-tested elements of a healthy diet, it is mainly new supplements that are gaining the most popularity. “Some of the trendier ingredients these days include ingestible collagen, resveratrol, astaxanthin, and hyaluronic acid, along with extracts of bamboo, olive fruit, and green tea,” says Trevor Cates, ND, who is based in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Cates says that antioxidants can help skin by protecting against oxidative damage — one of the main root causes behind skin issues including premature aging and hyperpigmentation. “Oxidative damage happens naturally with aging, but also occurs from exposure to air pollution and other toxin exposures in the environment, and excess sun exposure,” says Cates. “Collagen peptides and antioxidants seem to show the greatest promise.”

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Why Talking to Your Healthcare Team Before Taking Supplements Matters

Because there is still limited scientific data on the efficacy of beauty supplements, some healthcare professionals are more conservative about prescribing them. But in some cases, even those who are skeptical about what Kylie Jenner recommends on Instagram still see value in certain supplements.

Joshua Zeichner, MD, a New York City–based dermatologist, often suggests that patients try Nutrafol and Viviscal to improve hair density, and recommends B complex vitamins including biotin for people with weak nails. Just keep in mind that the FDA has issued warnings about biotin interacting with lab tests, and the agency has reported at least one death linked to the use of this vitamin. You might consider a multivitamin with a lower level of B complex vitamins instead of a specific B vitamin. As with all supplements, work with your healthcare team to figure out which vitamin suits your health goals.

Dr. Zeichner’s attitude toward resveratrol, a potent antioxidant found in red grapes and an increasingly popular skin supplement, is that it won’t harm and might help, but that you can essentially gain many of the same benefits by eating a healthy diet. According to past research, due to its anti-inflammatory properties, resveratrol may fight oxidative stress (which contributes to chronic health conditions) and has been linked to anti-aging effects. “It likely does provide a benefit when taken as a supplement, Zeichner says. “There are a lot of supplements that market themselves as benefiting the skin, but it is unclear what their true effects are.”

Holistic practitioners often present a broader, integrative point of view — focusing on the product benefits, which may prove to be embraced by more traditional medical doctors after further clinical trials. “Whenever you talk about the idea of the body aging, often times it happens when we aren’t able to effectively clear out free radicals,” says Sarah Greenfield, RD, who is currently the director of education at the popular beauty supplement line HUM Nutrition, a brand favored by celebs including Lili Reinhart, Shanina Shiak, and Brie Larson. Free radical production causes oxidative stress, promoting disease, notes an article published in Pharmacognosy Review. “Resveratrol is a potent plant antioxidant that helps support the clearing of skin-damaging free radicals from the body,” Greenfield says.

What You Need to Know About Collagen Supplements

Collagen is one of the most popular supplements on the market these days. Because collagen provides benefits for skin, joints, and ligaments, this is a supplement that Robin Foroutan, RDN, recommends often. Nevertheless, Foroutan, an integrative dietitian nutritionist and a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, cautions that collagen alone isn’t going to give you that inner-health glow her clients so desperately seek. “You still have to eat a healthy diet high in antioxidants from plant foods, stay well hydrated, manage stress, sweat regularly, and optimize sleep,” she says.

Some in the beauty world argue that the ingestible use of collagen is a waste of money. “The only way to make collagen usable for the body is to digest the protein using proteolytic enzymes,” says Nick Bitz, ND, a board-certified naturopathic doctor who is currently serving as chief scientific officer for Youtheory, an internationally distributed beauty supplement line based in Irvine, California, which was one of the first to market collagen. “This is done through a process called hydrolysis. Collagen that is fully hydrolyzed is completely broken down into peptides and amino acids, and is rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream.”

Collagen can offer valuable benefits for your skin, says West Hollywood, California-based Walter Faulstroh, founder and CEO of HUM Nutrition. In a study published in Skin Pharmacology and Physiology in 2014, researchers gave 69 women ages 35 to 55 collagen or a placebo for eight weeks and observed that those in the collagen group had better skin elasticity at the end of the trial. “The body will utilize the different amino acids to repair damaged skin, and clinical trials show an improvement in wrinkles, skin elasticity, and hydration with the addition of ingestible collagen,” Faulstroh says.

Some healthcare professionals are less enthusiastic. “Most oral collagen is fish protein,” says New York City-based dermatologist Michelle Henry, MD, “and there is no reason to believe that oral consumption causes it to preferentially collect in the skin.”

Zeichner says collagen is a large protein that the digestive system breaks down into its component amino acids, which then spread throughout the body and act as building blocks for healthy skin, hair, and nail growth. “We just don’t know how effective ingestible collagen is. It likely serves a similar effect would get if you have a lot of protein in your diet,” Zeichner says.

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Is a Healthy Diet Enough to Give You Better Skin and Hair?

Because of soil depletion, even if you eat a healthy plant-based diet, our food supply doesn’t have the same nutritional value it did just a few generations ago, says Foroutan, who suggests covering your bases with a high-potency multivitamin or multimineral. “In my practice, we check everyone’s vitamin and mineral status, and even people with the most healthy habits can be low in key nutrients,” she says. “Plus, very common meds like birth control pills deplete our bodies of B vitamins, which we need to look and feel our very best.” Instead of choosing supplements based on popularity, she suggests seeking out a registered dietitian who specializes in integrative and functional medicine to help you navigate potential safety risks, and choose the best-quality supplements for your specific needs and goals.

Cates says that while in a perfect world, we’d get all the nutrients we need from our food, soil depletion is just one problematic issue people face. Pesticides and pollution present additional concerns that may cause some people to turn to supplements. “Unfortunately,” says Cates, “with current farming practices, including heavy use of pesticides, our produce is lacking in some nutrients. In addition, we’re exposed to toxic chemicals in our air, water, food, and personal care products now more than ever. Because of that, our body needs extra antioxidants and other nutrients to help support detoxification pathways. Supplements are the easiest way to get a boost of extra nutrients.”

Cates says that many of her patients have nutritional deficiencies in iron, magnesium, essential fatty acids, vitamin D, and B vitamins. “The reasons for nutritional deficiencies include poor- or low-nutrient diet, drug or alcohol use, high stress, poor digestion, genetic predispositions, and high exposure to toxic chemicals,” Cates says. “The signs of these deficiencies can show up on the skin, hair, and nails. But often when patients begin taking supplements, these issues resolve.”

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What to Know About Probiotics, the Microbiome, and Your Beauty Goals

Another supplement that is generating buzz among social media influencers, dietitians, and medical professionals is probiotics, which, according to Harvard Health Publishing, are beneficial strains of bacteria that are thought to improve gut health. Fermented foods including yogurt, kombucha, sauerkraut, miso, tempeh, and kefir are sources of probiotics.

While studies on probiotics are limited and there are still many unknowns, there’s lots of research underway about these components and the gut, and their potential influence on skin health.

For example, according to a March 2015 article in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, ingestible and topical probiotics have potential in treating a wide range of skin issues, such as eczema and acne, sensitive skin, and sun damage — and they may enhance skin appearance, giving us that dewy glow we’re all after.

“Probiotics help to optimize the inner ecology of the gut, says Bitz. “When the gut is functioning optimally, the body is able to eliminate toxins and waste through the colon very effectively. But when the gut is compromised in some way, the body is forced to use secondary elimination pathways such as the skin to eliminate toxins and waste. As a consequence, the skin suffers both from a functional aspect and a beauty aspect.”

An early study published in June 2015 in the International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine supports that theory, with the authors noting that probiotics may lower pH levels, which in turn may aid in eliminating toxins from the gut. But the findings don’t hold value for human health yet because researchers made these observations in rats.

But Greenfield, and many skin-care companies, are already convinced of the connection between probiotics and the skin. “Probiotics help create a more balanced gut microbiome and allow our natural, ‘good’ levels of bacteria to flourish. Since the skin is an extension of our gut, anytime we can improve the health of our gut or microbiome, our skin will be positively impacted.” HUM, the supplement company beloved by celebrities, has centered much of its research on the microbiome and recently released “Skin Heroes,” a pre- and probiotic formula intended to fight acne before it starts. Probiotics are also responsible for making many compounds that our body uses to achieve health and wellness. Prebiotics, which are plant fibers that promote healthy bacterial growth in the gut, often contain fiber or some other complex carbohydrate in supplement form, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Zeichner is coming around to the idea of probiotics and great skin. “Perhaps probiotics balance gut health. If your gut microbiome is disrupted, it can lead to inflammation throughout the body including the skin.”

But it’s important to note that different dosages work for different people and different health conditions. The National Institutes of Health points out that lots of probiotic supplements contain 1 to 10 billion colony forming units (CFUs) per dose, but others contain many more — such as 50 billion CFU. Talk to your dermatologist and primary care doctor to find out which dose is right for you.

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Why a Lack of Quality Control Is a Concern With Beauty (or Any) Supplements

While many doctors and nutritionists agree there may be value in taking certain supplements, it’s important to remember the lack of FDA regulation. Plus, experts caution that not all supplements are produced with the same quality-control standards. “There are many supplements that do not work because they have low amounts of the nutrients, poor quality of raw materials, the wrong forms are used, or an incorrect balance of nutrients are included,” says Cates. “Also, some add harmful binders, fillers, artificial color and flavor, or sugar, or may be laden with pesticides and even heavy metals.”

Foroutan says there are two things to keep in mind when it comes to supplements: “You get what you pay for, and it’s really difficult for consumers to be sure the supplements they’re buying are of the highest quality.” For this reason, Foroutan recommends people choose supplements from reputable companies that participate in third-party verification and testing, which, per an article published in September 2016 in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, are often marked with a seal of approval on their packaging and promotional materials.

Cates also advises against taking too much of any one individual nutrient. “Nature creates them in a balanced manner, and that’s how they should be consumed,” she says. “For example, it’s good to look for supplements that combine various B vitamins rather than a single type of vitamin B.”

Another risk is taking too much of a good thing. “High doses of vitamin a can have a negative impact on your health, leading to dryness of the skin, liver toxicity, and sun sensitivity,” says Zeichner. “If you have a well-balanced diet, full of brightly colored fruit and green leafy vegetables and fatty fish, then you likely are providing your body with what it needs, and an additional supplement may not be necessary.”

90,000 TOP vitamins and food supplements for beauty

Nowadays people
spend a lot of money and energy in search of beauty and health. But don’t forget
that the basis for healthy skin and the body as a whole are
a balanced diet and vitamins are sources of youth and beauty. Women,
who care about their health and appearance are probably well acquainted with
principles of balanced nutrition.Providing the body with the necessary
nutrients, we not only improve well-being and physical fitness,
but we also take care of the skin and hair – the mirror of our health.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

This vitamin
enhances immunity, helps to successfully heal wounds, participates in the formation
erythrocytes and increases the ability to concentrate. The amount of vitamin C
the body decreases under the influence of experienced negative emotions, stress and
aging, so it is extremely important to take it additionally.Our skin is faster
absorbs vitamins in total, so the skin of the face will be especially happy if pampered
her serum with vitamin C.

B vitamins

These vitamins are vital for the female body,
especially B6, folic acid and B12.

Folic acid is necessary for pregnant women, as
it promotes the formation of red blood cells and reduces the risk of developing a defect
neural tube in the fetus.

Vitamin B6 helps maintain a healthy nervous
system, reducing nervousness, tantrums and irritation.Vitamin B12, B
in turn produces methionine, which is responsible for the feeling of joy, goodness and
love. Reduces fatigue, nervousness and painful periods.

Vitamin D

This vitamin
similar to a hormone in that it helps stabilize phosphorus and calcium levels
in organism. During the dark winter months, this vitamin is vital for
maintaining optimal body activity.

Vitamin E

Vitamin –
helper for dry, flaky skin.Vitamin E is key
a component for maintaining the cell membrane and an auxiliary component for
the formation of red blood cells. In addition, it will help
slow down the aging process.

Omega-3 fatty acids

Help
normalize mood swings, maintain the elasticity of blood vessels,
reduce the formation of cholesterol and blood clots in the body. These fatty acids
participate in almost all processes of the body.

Antioxidants

These are real
long-term preservation assistants
female beauty.Antioxidants strengthen the body’s immunity and also reduce
inflammation. The most popular are alpha and beta carotene, which
help to strengthen the soft tissues of the body, mucous membranes and bones. Especially
it is recommended to use them during menopause. One of the most important
antioxidants is coenzyme Q10, which can be used not only in
the form of vitamins, but also with the help of creams. Great for combating dry
skin and wrinkles.

Taking in
attention to female physiology and reproductive system, at every stage of life and
age requires different vitamins and nutritional supplements.

Young girls, at
whose menstruation has already begun , nutritional supplements containing iron are recommended, so
how sudden fluctuations in hormones in the body can lead to fatigue,
increased fatigue, brittle hair and nails. It should be remembered that iron
should be taken together with vitamin C for better absorption by the body.

Not only for pregnant women, but
and nursing mothers are recommended to take folic acid , as it helps the body
recover from pregnancy.It is also recommended to take calcium,
iron and zinc. It should be borne in mind that calcium and iron should not be taken
at the same time, since calcium blocks the absorption of iron in the body.

Women in the period
menopause and postmenopausal should pay attention to cholesterol levels since menopause
characterized by a gradual decrease in ovarian function and the transition from
the reproductive period to the post-reproductive period. It is also advisable to use
Supplements for strengthening bones and muscles.

90,000 Expert opinion: do vitamins work for the skin

Fergie

Many bloggers start their day with a large glass of lemon water, drinking collagen, and a handful of supplements. We reached out to experts to find out if we should all really follow their lead, and if vitamins are beneficial for our skin and hair.

Supplements are not only essential vitamins, as many think. It can be minerals, amino acids, herbs, and plant substances, – says dermatologist Melissa Kanchanapumi Levin.

The tendency to take biologically active complexes and vitamins for the beauty and health of the skin has been actively developing over the past 20 years, and now there are more than ever those who are sure that external beauty is born inside.

“Global sales of beauty supplements will reach $ 6.8 billion by the end of 2024 (almost double the number in 2016),” research firm Goldstein Research said in a report.At the same time, manufacturers of traditional vitamin complexes are suffering losses. GNC (an American company based in Pittsburgh that sells health and nutrition products, including vitamins, nutritional supplements, minerals) has closed 200 stores and announced a sharp decline in production of its products.

Are they really necessary?

Supplements promise to give our bodies an extra dose of all the essential vitamins needed for clean, smooth, perfectly cleansed skin.
We carry out a lot of research on the effect of vitamins and nutrients on skin health in our own Advanced Nutrition Program Skin Health Research Center, all our products are tested and have proven results, says Lorraine Perrette, Nutritionist at the International Antiaging Institute (UK), co-founder of the brand Advanced Nutrition Program.

Lorraine Perrette

In 2006, the British Journal of Nutrition published a scientific paper bringing together 120 different studies on the effects of nutrients on skin health and beauty.So, in one of these studies, it was proved that the active ingredients begin to get into the layers of the skin already eight days after the start of taking vitamins and only after 19 days reach their maximum.

Other data show that some natural and natural forms of vitamins have a higher bioavailability and, as a result, more effectively affect the skin.

There are several main directions of the effect of beauty nutrients on the skin – these are anti-inflammatory, antioxidant action and protection of the skin from UV radiation.Vitamins support the skin in a variety of ways, some deliver the nutrient directly, such as vitamin E, nourish the epithelial cell membrane, and provide antioxidant effects on skin cells. Others support enzymes that provide anti-inflammatory effects, – explains Lorraine.

The British Journal of Nutrition has concluded that the beauty and health benefits of vitamin supplementation are superior to topical topical skin care products such as creams and serums.Beauty nutrients nourish the skin throughout the body, while topical products only work in the areas of application. Beauty nutrients reach the deepest layers of the skin when topical treatments only work at the epidermal level.

Thus, experts are confident that vitamins help us to form healthy skin cells in the deep layers of the dermis, and creams and salon procedures help us maintain healthy and beautiful cells.

At our Skin Health Research Center, we use the “gold standard” skin analysis equipment to measure elasticity, moisture levels, transepidermal moisture loss (TEWL) and wrinkle depth.We see that biologically active complexes of the Advanced Nutrition Program improve the parameters of the skin, increasing the level of hydration, reducing inflammation, maintaining the density of the skin, – adds the nutritionist.

The study showed that after taking Omega + (contains polyunsaturated fatty acids omega 3 and 6, as well as vitamin A) skin hydration increased by 40 percent, TEPV (transepidermal water loss) decreased by 36 percent, wrinkles decreased by 24 percent after 12 weeks application.Thus, according to one group of scientists, beauty nutrients can be an important and effective addition to daily skin care.

However, others have argued that in reality our body already has a rather specific method of regulating vitamin levels, so even if you are taking supplements, these nutrients will not automatically reach your skin (unfortunately).

In fact, if you are already eating a balanced, relatively healthy diet, then supplements for skin beauty most likely will not have a wow effect.You already get everything you need from food. That is, if you do not have a vitamin deficiency, then supplements can be useful in this case. And even if you eat fast food all day, taking supplements will not replace healthy food, – says Dr. Viviana Bukay, assistant professor at the Center for Health Sciences at the University of Texas.

The famous 2013 Johns Hopkins study “Stop spending money on vitamins and mineral supplements”, in which scientists studied 27 types of vitamins and supplements, showed that there is no evidence that taking them prevents the development of any serious chronic diseases and has a beneficial effect on health.Its co-author, epidemiologist Eliseo Guallar, says there hasn’t been any evidence since then that could change his mind.

Nevertheless, some vitamins do work. Despite all the skepticism, there are supplements that have been proven to be effective. For example, Dr. Bukay recommends vitamins from a plant extract called Polypodium leucotomos (it contains an incredibly powerful antioxidant). This supplement has been well studied to reduce the effects of UVA, UVB, infrared and visible radiation on the skin.

But what about the trendy drinking collagen?

There is currently no evidence that collagen consumption actually affects metabolic and digestive processes. There is no evidence that the substance is absorbed into the bloodstream and then increases the production of collagen in the skin, – says Dr. Levin. The expert notes that if you have a normal or protein-rich diet, then you are already getting enough collagen, so you don’t need supplements.

Which vitamins are best to avoid

Nutritionists warn that it is best not to experiment with fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E and K.While some supplements are harmless, there are some that can build up in the body and lead to serious health problems. This is why you should always consult your doctor before taking any supplements, even if they seem harmless.

Before you start drinking dietary supplements, you need to check whether the level of trace elements and vitamins in your body is really high or low. The point is that you can only hurt yourself if you take too many of them.

When will I see the results?

If you have already consulted with your doctor and he gave you the green light, you can go to the pharmacy or order your vitamins on iHerb. Just don’t expect to see wonderful results overnight. In the best case, the effect can be seen after three months (and this is provided that you do not forget to take vitamins).

It is strange to think that a supplement or vitamin will instantly solve problems with nails, hair or skin.Each person is different and their health problems can change monthly, weekly, or even daily, depending on many factors such as stress levels, hormones, and diet. This means one vitamin may work for one woman but not work for another, says Joel Schlessinger, a board-certified dermatologist in Nebraska.

Dr. Hawthorne’s Tip: Focus on your diet first before buying supplements. When we get vitamins from whole foods that are not processed or refined, rather than from dietary supplements, we reduce the risk of toxic doses of vitamins in the body and instead benefit from other natural ingredients in food, such as antioxidants and fiber.

Conclusions

1. Bioactive complexes for maintaining the beauty of the skin from the inside are not needed for those who follow a healthy and balanced diet and who are not deficient in vitamins. How do you know if you have a vitamin deficiency? Get tested by a doctor.

2. Don’t know which vitamins to buy? How much to take? And how do you find out which ones are safe? Consult your doctor.

Why vitamin supplements are not helpful and can be deadly

• Alex Riley
• BBC Future

January 27, 2017

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We ingest antioxidants like a magic elixir prolong our life.However, at best, they are simply ineffective, and at worst, they can shorten our earthly path. BBC Future columnist explains why.

Linus Pauling made a serious mistake when he decided to change a few things in his traditional breakfast.

In 1964, at the age of 65, he began adding vitamin C to orange juice, which he drank in the morning.

It was like adding sugar to Coca-Cola, but he sincerely and even too zealously believed that it was useful.

Before that, his breakfasts were hardly unusual. All that deserves special mention is that he ate breakfast early in the morning before heading to work at Caltech, even on weekends.

He was tireless and his work was extremely fruitful.

At the age of 30, for example, he proposed a third fundamental law of the interaction of atoms in molecules, based on the principles of chemistry and quantum mechanics.

Twenty years later, his work on the structure of proteins (the building blocks of all life) helped Francis Crick and James Watson in 1953 decipher the structure of DNA (which encodes this material).

The following year, Pauling was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his research on the nature of chemical bonds.

Nick Lane, a biochemist at University College London, wrote about him in his 2001 book Oxygen: “Pauling … was the colossus of 20th century science whose work laid the foundations of modern chemistry.”

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Linus Pauling was one of the most influential scientists, but his belief in the power of antioxidants may put our lives in danger

But then the “age of vitamin C” began. In his 1970 bestseller, How to Live Longer and Feel Better, Pauling stated that supplementation with this vitamin can help fight colds.

He was taking 18,000 mg (18 g) of this substance per day, which, by the way, is 50 times higher than the recommended daily value.

In the second edition of this book, flu was added to the list of diseases that vitamin C effectively fights against.

In the 1980s, when HIV began to spread in the United States, Pauling stated that vitamin C could cure the virus as well.

In 1992, Time magazine wrote about his ideas, on the cover of which the headline “The Real Power of Vitamins” flaunted. They were touted as a cure for cardiovascular disease, cataracts, and even cancer.

“It is even more tempting to speculate that vitamins can slow the aging process,” the article said.

Sales of multivitamins and other nutritional supplements skyrocketed, as did Pauling’s fame.

However, his scientific reputation, on the contrary, suffered. Scientific research over the next few years has shown little or no evidence for the benefits of vitamin C and many other dietary supplements.

In fact, every spoonful of vitamin Pauling added to his orange juice was harming rather than helping his body.

Science not only refuted his judgments, but also found them quite dangerous.

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Antioxidants were believed to slow aging, but there is not enough evidence of the real benefits of dietary supplements

Pauling’s theories were based on the fact that vitamin C belongs to antioxidants – a special category of natural compounds, to which also belongs to vitamin E, beta-carotene and folic acid.

They neutralize highly active molecules known as free radicals and are therefore considered beneficial.

In 1954, Rebecca Gershman, then at the University of Rochester, New York, first identified the dangers associated with these molecules.

In 1956, her hypothesis was developed by Denham Harman of the Medical Physics Laboratory at the University of California at Berkeley, who stated that free radicals are the cause of cell destruction, various diseases and, ultimately, aging.

Throughout the 20th century, scientists continued to research this topic, and soon Harman’s ideas were universally recognized.

This is how it works. The process begins with mitochondria, the microscopic engines inside our cells.

Inside their membranes, nutrients and oxygen are converted into water, carbon dioxide and energy.

This is how cellular respiration occurs – a mechanism that serves as a source of energy for all complex life forms.

“Leaking Water Mills”

But it’s not that simple. In addition to nutrients and oxygen, this process requires a constant flow of negatively charged particles – electrons.

The flow of electrons passes through four proteins found in mitochondrial membranes, which can be compared to water mills. So he participates in the production of the final product – energy.

This reaction is at the heart of all our activities, but it is not perfect.

Electrons can “escape” from three cell mills and react with nearby oxygen molecules.

As a result, free radicals are formed – very active molecules with a free electron.

To restore stability, free radicals wreak havoc on the systems around them, taking electrons from vital molecules such as DNA and proteins to maintain their own charge.

Harman and many others have argued that, despite its small scale, free radical formation gradually damages the entire body, causing mutations that lead to aging and related diseases such as cancer.

In short, oxygen is the source of life, but it can also be a factor in aging, disease and finally death.

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A clinical trial is the only way to test how a drug works, and in the case of antioxidants, shocking results are obtained. enemies who need to be expelled from our body.

In 1972, for example, Harman wrote: “Reducing the amount [of free radicals] in the body is expected to reduce the rate of biodegradation, thereby giving a person additional years of healthy life.We hope that [this theory] will lead to fruitful experiments aimed at increasing the duration of a healthy human life. “

He talked about antioxidants – molecules that take electrons from free radicals and reduce the level of threat from them. he hoped to have been carefully carried out and repeated many times over several decades, but the results were not very convincing.

For example, in the 1970s and 80s, various antioxidant supplements were given to mice – the most common laboratory animals – with feed or by injection.

Some of them have even been genetically modified so that the genes responsible for certain antioxidants are more active than in normal laboratory mice.

Scientists have used different methods, but they got very similar results: the excess of antioxidants did not slow down aging and did not prevent disease.

“No one has been able to reliably prove that they (antioxidants – Ed.) Can prolong life or improve health,” says Antonio Henriquez of the National Center for Research on Cardiovascular Diseases in Madrid, Spain.“The mice didn’t react much to the supplements.”

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“Unlike our smaller brothers, scientists cannot place members of our society in laboratories in order to track their health throughout their lives, and also exclude all external factors that may affect the final result.

The only thing they can do is organize a long-term clinical trial.

Its principle is very simple. First you need to find a group of people of about the same age, living in the same area and leading a similar lifestyle. Then you need to divide them into two subgroups.

The former receives the supplement to be tested, while the latter receives a pill or placebo.

To ensure the purity of the experiment, no one should know what exactly the participants are getting before the study is completed – not even those who dispense the pills.

This technique, known as double-blind testing, is considered the benchmark for pharmaceutical research.

Scientists have conducted many similar experiments since the 1970s, trying to figure out how antioxidant supplements affect our health and life expectancy. The results were disappointing.

For example, in 1994, a study was organized in Finland with the participation of 29,133 smokers aged 50 to 60 years.

In the beta-carotene supplement group, the incidence of lung cancer increased by 16%.

Similar results were obtained from an American study involving postmenopausal women.

They took folic acid (a type of B vitamin) every day for 10 years, and after that their risk of breast cancer increased by 20% compared to those who did not take the supplement.

Then everything was only worse. A study of over 1,000 heavy smokers published in 1996 had to be discontinued about two years ahead of schedule.

After only four years of beta-carotene and vitamin A supplementation, lung cancer cases have increased by 28% and deaths by 17%.

And these are not just numbers. The supplement group had 20 more deaths each year than the placebo group.

This means that in the four years of the study, 80 more people died.

Its authors noted: “The study results provide strong reasons for not taking beta-carotene supplements, as well as beta-carotene in combination with vitamin A.”

Fatal Ideas

Of course, these noteworthy studies do not give us the full picture. Some trials did prove the benefits of antioxidants, especially in cases where participants were unable to eat properly.

However, the findings of a 2012 scientific review based on 27 clinical trials of the efficacy of various antioxidants do not favor the latter.

Only seven studies have shown supplementation to provide some degree of health benefit, reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and pancreatic cancer.

Ten studies showed no benefit to antioxidants – the results were as if all patients were receiving a placebo (although in reality this was certainly not the case).

The results of the remaining 10 studies indicated that many patients were in significantly worse condition than before taking antioxidants. In addition, among them, the incidence of lung cancer and breast cancer has increased.

“The suggestion that antioxidant supplementation is a magic cure is completely unfounded,” says Henriquez.

Linus Pauling had no idea that his own ideas could be deadly.

In 1994, before the publication of the results of numerous large-scale clinical studies, he died of prostate cancer.

Vitamin C was not a panacea at all, although Pauling insisted on it until his last breath. But is its increased consumption associated with additional risks?

It is unlikely that we will ever know for sure. However, given that many trials link antioxidant intake to cancer, this is not entirely out of the question.

For example, a 2007 National Cancer Institute study published in the United States found that men who took a multivitamin had twice the risk of dying from prostate cancer than those who did not.

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Taking extra doses of vitamin C will not even protect against the common cold

A in 2011, a similar study involving 35,533 healthy men found that supplementation with vitamin E and selenium increased the risk of cancer prostate by 17%.

Since Harman proposed his famous theory of free radicals and aging, scientists have gradually abandoned the clear separation of antioxidants and free radicals (oxidants). It is now considered obsolete.

Antioxidant is just a name that does not fully reflect the nature of a particular substance.

Take, for example, Pauling’s beloved vitamin C. When properly dosed, it neutralizes highly active free radicals by taking a free electron from them.

He becomes a “molecular martyr”, taking the blow and protecting the cells around him.

However, by accepting an electron, it itself becomes a free radical, capable of damaging cell membranes, proteins and DNA.

As food chemist William Porter wrote in 1993, “[Vitamin C] is the real two-faced Janus, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, an oxymoron of antioxidants.”

Fortunately, under normal circumstances, the reductase enzyme is able to restore vitamin C to its antioxidant appearance.

But what if there is so much vitamin C that the enzyme simply cannot cope with it?

Although such a simplification of complex biochemical processes is not able to reflect the essence of the problem, the results of the above clinical studies indicate what this can lead to.

Divide and Conquer

Antioxidants have a dark side. In addition, even their bright side does not always work for our good – in light of the growing evidence that free radicals are also important for our health.

We now know that free radicals often function as molecular transmitters that send signals from one part of the cell to another. So they regulate the processes of growth, division and cell death.

Free radicals play a very important role at every stage of a cell’s existence. Without them, cells would continue to grow and divide uncontrollably – a process called cancer.

Without free radicals, we would also be more likely to contract infections. Under conditions of stress caused by the penetration of unwanted bacteria or viruses into the human body, free radicals begin to be produced more actively, acting as a silent signal for the immune system.

As a result, cells at the forefront of our immune defenses – macrophages and lymphocytes – begin to divide and fight the problem. If it’s a bacterium, they’ll swallow it, like Pacman the blue ghost in the popular computer game.

The bacteria will be trapped but still alive. To fix this, free radicals are back in action.

Inside the immune cell, they are used for exactly what they got a bad reputation for: killing and destroying.The uninvited guest is torn to pieces.

From the beginning to the end, a healthy immune response depends on the presence of free radicals in the body.

Geneticists João Pedro Magalhães and George Church wrote in 2006: “Fire is dangerous, but humans have learned to use it for their own good. Likewise, cells seem to have been able to develop mechanisms to control and use [free radicals].”

In other words, it is not worth getting rid of free radicals with antioxidants.

“In this case, we will be defenseless against certain infections,” emphasizes Henriquez.

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There is little doubt that a balanced diet is necessary to maintain good health, but most of us do not need supplements to meet nutritional needs

Fortunately, the human body has systems that responsible for maintaining the stability of biochemical processes.

In the case of antioxidants, the excess is removed from the bloodstream into the urine.”They are simply excreted from the body naturally,” says Cleva Villanueva of the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico City.

“The human body has an incredible ability to balance everything, so the effects [of supplementation] will be mild anyway, and we should be grateful for that,” says Lane.

We began to adapt to the risks associated with oxygen even when the first microorganisms began to breathe this toxic gas, and a simple pill cannot change what was created over billions of years of evolution.

No one will deny that vitamin C is an essential part of a healthy lifestyle, as are all antioxidants.

But, except when prescribed by a doctor, a healthy diet is still the best way to prolong your life.

“Taking antioxidants is justified only when there is a real deficiency of a particular substance in the body,” Villanueva says.

“A diet rich in fruits and vegetables is generally very healthy,” says Lane. “Not always, but most of the time it is.”

While antioxidant benefits are often attributed to this diet, a healthy balance of prooxidants and other nutrients are not yet known for certain.

For decades, scientists have tried to understand the complex biochemistry of free radicals and antioxidants, have attracted hundreds of thousands of volunteers and spent millions on clinical trials, but modern science still has nothing better to offer us than the advice we have known from school: eat by five vegetables or fruits every day.

Useful supplements for beautiful skin, hair and nails

“Beauty starts from the inside” is not just a beautiful phrase, but a proven fact. Hair loss, brittle nails and sluggish skin – at least one of these problems is familiar to every girl. To fix all this, it is not enough to make an appointment with a beautician. You need to nourish beauty literally, so today we are talking about useful supplements and vitamin complexes that will become part of your daily beauty routine.

Vitamin complex for hair, nails and skin

In order not to purchase several beauty products at once, you can buy just one complex of vitamins. Vitamin C and zinc in these tablets help the process of collagen production, which is a major component of hair, nails and skin and slows down the aging process.

On the store’s website, you can read a bunch of reviews for this product (scroll down), and almost all of them are positive.Here, for example, one of them: “Indeed, the nails have become stronger, the hair has stopped falling out, I am happy with the result. Good vitamins ”. Have you tried taking such complexes? As a result?

Solgar, Skin, Nails & Hair, Advanced MSM Formula, 60 Tablets, $ 10.87

Skin hydration and elasticity

Beautiful skin is healthy skin, we have already dealt with this. In order to provide her with the necessary care, it is worth choosing the best.Premium Collagen Powder maintains the beauty of the skin from the inside out and stimulates the body’s collagen production.

Packs of 198 grams are enough for a month. Take one scoop daily by dissolving the powder in tea or your favorite smoothie.

Neocell, Super Collagen, Unflavored, 7 oz (198 g), $ 14.64

Strength & Shine

Dry, brittle and fine hair is the result of a lack of nutrients in the body.Collagen and keratin will help restore hair strength, volume and shine, while vitamin C and amla extract help maintain healthy hair over a long period. Studies have shown that with regular use of the drug, hair loss is also significantly reduced.

The effect is promised already in the second month of use.

Neocell, Keratin Hair Volumizer, 60 Capsules, $ 17.23

Nutrition and hair growth

Long and strong hair is the dream of almost every girl, but, unfortunately, few people have the patience to grow it.Using this tool, you will achieve the desired result in a short time. The capsules contain a number of vitamins – A, B, C, D, as well as calcium, keratin, folic acid and collagen, which not only contributes to the nutrition and growth of hair, but also strengthens the nails. Such is the nice bonus.

Zhou Nutrition, Hairfluence, Premium Hair Growth Formula, 60 Veggie Capsules, $ 21.99

Anti hair loss

Clinical studies have shown that people with biotin deficiency may experience hair loss and brittle nails.Maintaining health and beauty on three fronts at once will help with regular intake of Natrol Biotin. The ideal formula allows you to take just one tablet a day.

Judging by the reviews, after a month and a half, the hair will fall out much less, and the “dormant” bulbs will also be activated.

Natrol, Biotin, Maximum Strength, 10,000 mcg, 100 Tablets, $ 9.99

Strengthening, protection, elimination of toxins

If you need a universal tool that can perform several functions at the same time, then you have already found it.These tablets contain all the necessary vitamins, minerals and amino acids, which in combination have several actions – strengthen nails, protect hair and nourish the skin. They also remove harmful toxins from the body.

Rainbow Light, Nail, Hair & Skin Connection, Food-Based Formula, 60 Tablets, $ 23.98

Triple Impact

Brand # 1 for hair, skin and nails. Formulated with argan oil, biotin, vitamins C and E and hyaluronic acid, it leaves hair healthy and shiny, nails strong and skin radiant.

Highly effective B vitamins are involved in energy metabolism, biotin helps maintain healthy hair and nails. Vitamin E is an antioxidant, and vitamin C is involved in the production and formation of collagen, which forms the basis of radiant skin. Vitamin A helps maintain skin firmness and overall health.

Unconditional Plus – easy-to-swallow softgels.

Nature’s Bounty, Optimal Solutions, Extra Strength Hair, Skin & Nails, 150 Rapid Release Liquid Softgels, $ 14.64

As you can see, today choosing the perfect beauty product for yourself is not a problem at all. Read reviews, consult other shopaholics in our Telegram CHAT and do not forget to read the detailed ordering INSTRUCTIONS if you buy abroad for the first time.

Don’t skimp on yourself and stay the most beautiful!

Alesya Bogdanova for Bunddler.com

90,000 fight dryness, acne, redness, wrinkles and premature signs of aging

The skin signals a lack of vitamins by dryness, rashes, pallor or redness, as well as premature signs of aging.It is almost impossible to get the optimal amount of vitamins from food alone. This problem needs to be dealt with in a complex way: eat a balanced diet, drink vitamin complexes and dietary supplements, use cosmetics with vitamin formulas.

Vitamin A (retinol)

Vitamin A has established itself as an effective fighter against acne and post-acne, as well as with signs of aging. It accelerates the process of tissue regeneration, lightens age spots, helps smooth wrinkles and collagen production.Good sources of this vitamin are sweet potato, kale, pumpkin, dried apricots, cod liver, egg yolks. Among cosmetics, the popular RevitaLift line from L’Oréal, enriched with pro-retinol A.

Vitamin B1 (thiamine)

Stress often provokes rashes and redness of the skin. Vitamin B1 contributes to the normal functioning of the human nervous system. It promotes skin elasticity, fights fine wrinkles and irritations. Contained in sprouted wheat grains, sunflower and sesame seeds, pistachios and brown rice.

Vitamin B7 (H, biotin)

Vitamin B7 – aka biotin and the “beauty vitamin” – is one of the most popular helpers in maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. It visibly improves the complexion and makes the skin firm. Most of all biotin is found in chicken liver and egg yolks.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is a real energetic for the skin. Ascorbic acid is involved in a variety of body processes as a powerful antioxidant and collagen stimulant.Cosmetics with vitamin C perfectly moisturize the skin, enhance the effectiveness of sunscreen products, brighten age spots and post-acne traces. The most concentrated amount of ascorbic acid is found in dry rose hips, paprika, sea buckthorn and black currant. Also worth trying in fall is Kiehl’s Powerful-Strength Line-Reducing Concentrate, an intersive anti-wrinkle concentrate with 12% Vitamin C. It improves skin texture, tone and radiance.

Vitamin E (tocopherol)

Vitamin E is often recommended by cosmetologists and dermatologists. It has antioxidant properties, prevents skin dehydration, and accelerates wound healing. Found in sea buckthorn, cereals, almonds and avocados. Lancôme’s Rénergie skin care line contains vitamin E, which helps slow down the aging process.

In addition, in the fall it will be useful to add vitamin supplements to the daily diet, which will make the skin and hair beautiful and radiant from the inside.Moreover, the hospital is aware that sufficient amounts of vitamin E, biotin, zinc and selenium are incredibly important for female beauty. But not many people know that it is possible to achieve a noticeable result from their intake only in combination with vitamin C. Together they work as a powerful shield against the harmful effects of free radicals, protecting all body tissues from aging. In addition, these vitamins and trace elements are involved in the synthesis of collagen, an essential protein that makes our skin firm and youthful. The Orthomol Beauty vitamin complex for women from the German brand Orthomol will perfectly cope with the task of delivering useful components to the cells.It contains vitamins E, C, biotin, zinc, selenium, collagen hydrolyzate, hyaluronic acid, coenzyme Q10 and olive fruit extract.

Vitamins for hair of cats, against hair loss, for hair growth, supplements for skin

In this section of the catalog you will find vitamins for hair and skin of cats.

Hair loss is a natural process. Cats change their fur coat from summer to winter autumn and winter to summer spring. This process is called molting.

It is another matter if the hair loss is delayed for a long time and resembles a year-round shedding. It is likely that in this case, the animal’s body lacks vitamins. In this case, it is necessary to consult a specialist in order to exclude dermatological diseases.

Vitamins for cats against hair loss will help restore the beauty and shine of the coat, make it thick again. All vitamin preparations are developed in various forms of release – in the form of drops, oil, ointment, tablets.

Causes of hair loss and unhealthy skin

Cats shed for various reasons. If this is a seasonal process, then no additional additives are required. If the cat has started to go bald or it is tormented by itchy skin, then the reasons may be:

• Reaction to new food. Some diets may contain preservatives, dyes, grain components, to which most often animals with sensitive digestion react with allergic reactions – skin rashes, itching, redness.In this case, a simple change of food to hypoallergenic will help to cope with the situation.
• Prolonged illness and treatment of the animal with antibiotics. The veterinarian will definitely recommend treatment and prescribe vitamins for hair growth in cats.
• Stressful situation, longing for an absent owner, moving to a new place of residence, the appearance of another animal in the house. Royal Canin and other manufacturers offer calming diets to help you cope with stressful situations.
• Dermatological diseases, tick and flea bites. Vitamins are used as an adjuvant in treatment.
• Diseases of internal organs. Prolonged and profuse hair loss can be a signal of serious illness. In this case, the animal must be shown to the veterinarian as soon as possible.
• Dry and overheated indoor air. There are cats who love to sleep on batteries or under a blanket. It is possible that the salvation of the pet in this case will be simple airing the room and walking it on the balcony.Vitamins for cat hair will help restore dull hair to its natural shine.

Faced with hair loss problems, owners begin to doubt the right breed choice. After all, long-haired cats such as Persians, British cats or Maine Coons scatter clumps of wool throughout the apartment during the molting period. After all, there are “bald” breeds, from which there is no such inconvenience. But Sphynx or Cornish Rex cats have other skin problems that require no less care.

Assortment of vitamins for coat and skin

Cats are finicky creatures, not always the owner will be able to give a pill to relieve itching or for coat growth and hair loss. Manufacturers produce drugs in various forms for cats and cats.

• Drops, liquid vitamins for wool and leather can be easily added to food. The pet will not even notice them, will not be capricious, as while taking pills. They are the most convenient form of vitamin supplementation.
• Fortified pastes and gels with your favorite meat and fish flavors should also not cause feeding problems.Depending on the age and weight of the animal, squeeze out one or two strips of paste up to 5 cm long. This is enough to replenish the daily intake of nutrients.
• Vitamins against hair loss with evening primrose oil – this valuable component saturates the body with fatty acids, prevents hair loss.
• Vitamins for kittens’ hair enriched with zinc and biotin. This combination provides active growth of healthy hairs, normalizes metabolic processes in the body.

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For cats in the online store “12 Monkeys” we suggest choosing the most convenient form of vitamins and supplements. Our prices are favorable. Delivery is carried out in the near future in Moscow.
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Vitamins for hair, skin and nails Power of the Horse

Vitamins are a complex of biologically active substances that a person needs for normal life.It is generally accepted that we get this complex of useful substances with food, but it should be remembered that as a result of heat treatment during cooking, some of the vitamins are lost. It is worth noting that at present our body is constantly exposed to stressful situations, the effects of unfavorable environmental conditions, improper nutrition and the change of seasons also negatively affect the state of our body. In this case, a vitamin dietary supplement TM “Horse Power” can be an indispensable assistant for you to improve the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

Dietary supplement “Horse Power” vitamin for improving the condition of the skin, hair and nails, which contains blackcurrant extract – contains a large amount of vitamin C, relieves pain, regenerates damaged skin areas, relieves inflammation, normalizes lipid metabolism in the skin.

Sprouted wheat grain extract – contains a significant amount of protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, 10 essential amino acids, minerals (zinc, iron, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, selenium), vitamins A, B, D, E and F; protects against harmful environmental influences, improves skin tone;

broccoli extract – a source of vitamin C, A and folate, as well as niacin, riboflavin, thiamine, pantothenic acid and vitamin B6; promotes the production of protective enzymes in the human body that protect the skin from harmful ultraviolet radiation;

Omega-3 – serves as an additional source of energy, reduces fatigue, increases efficiency; slows down the aging process;

calcium pantothenate, vitamins A and E – normalize metabolism, have a positive effect on the condition of the skin, hair and nails.

For use in adult diets as an additional source of vitamins, minerals and other complex biologically active substances in a complex of therapeutic and prophylactic measures to strengthen hair, skin and nails.

Adults take 1 tablet (capsule) 2-3 times a day after meals.

Period of use: up to 30 days, further period of use should be agreed with your doctor.

Release form: 60 tablets of 0.5 g.

Extracts of black currant – 52.5 mg, germinated wheat grains – 50 mg, broccoli – 50 mg, rose hips – 50 mg, Omega-3 PCI – 30 mg, calcium pantothenate – 10 mg, vitamin A – 5 mg, vitamin E – 5 mg. Auxiliary components: sorbitol, citric acid, calcium stearate, aerosil.

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