Hair/Skin/Nails Ultra

• Promotes the appearance of healthy hair^‡
• Supports the elasticity and firmness of skin^‡
• Provides hydration and moisture retention within the dermal matrix^‡
• Promotes nail strength and thickness^‡
• With Metafolin^® L-5-MTHF, the predominant, naturally occurring form of folate in food
• Contains BioCell Collagen^® , a patented, hydrolyzed and denatured low molecular weight collagen

Suggested Use

As a dietary supplement, take 2 capsules daily, with a meal.

Indications

• Ages 18 and up
• Healthy hair, skin and nail support^‡

Verifiable Science

Vitamin C, zinc, copper, manganese and silica are integral cofactors for collagen and keratin synthesis, promoting skin elasticity. Optimal levels of these nutrients, as well as folate, have been associated with healthy hair, skin and nails.^1,2 Vitamin C supports skin resiliency and helps counter the effects of oxidative stress.³ Coenzyme Q₁₀ also provides antioxidant support. Niacinamide and zinc promote immune function in the skin.⁴ The proanthocyanidins in grape seed extract help to stabilize collagen and elastin by moderating the proteolytic enzymes collagenase and elastase.⁵ Clinical studies indicate that biotin may help reinforce the keratin structure of the nails, promoting strength and thickness.⁶ PABA supports the appearance of healthy hair through its effects on melanin metabolism.⁷ BioCell Collagen^® is a patented, hydrolyzed and denatured low molecular weight collagen, providing a naturally occurring matrix of hyaluronic acid (HA), chondroitin sulfate and amino acids including lysine, proline and hydroxyproline.⁸ These structural components support the elasticity and firmness of skin.⁹ Furthermore, HA attracts water, promoting hydration and moisture retention within the dermal matrix.¹⁰ Case reports have revealed that BioCell Collagen^® helped moderate the appearance of wrinkles and blemishes in the skin.^11‡

References

1. Jin W, et al. Guang Pu Xue Yu Guang Pu Fen Xi.1998 Feb;18(1):91-3
2. Ara˙jo LA, et al. An Bras Dermatol. 2016 May-Jun;91(3):331-5.
3. Abdollahzad H, et al. Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2009 Sep;79(5-6):281-7.
4. Fivenson DP. Cutis. 2006 Jan;77(1 Suppl):5-10.
5. Maffei Facino R, et al. Arzneimittelforschung. 1994 May;44(5):592-601.
6. Hochman LG, et al. Cutis. 1993 Apr;51(4):303-5.
7. Zarafonetis CJD. J Invest Dermatol 1950;15; 399-401.
8. BioCell Collagen, LLC. 2014. White Paper.
9. Inoue N, et al. J Sci Food Agric. 2016 Sep;96(12):4077- 81.
10. Chinatsu K, et al. Nutr J. 2014; 13: 70.
11. Schwartz SR, et al. Clin Interv Aging.2012;7:267-73.

Warning

Biotin may interfere with certain blood tests. Wait at least 8 hours between biotin consumption and blood testing. Inform your health professional about all biotin-containing supplements you are taking. If you are pregnant or lactating, have any health condition or are taking any medication, consult your health professional before use.

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place.

Source

• Vitamin C is derived from corn dextrose fermentation.
• Niacinamide, folate (as Metafolin^® , L-5-MTHF), biotin.
• PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) and glycinate are synthetic.
• Zinc, copper and manganese are derived from elemental ore.
• Citrate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation.
• Silica is derived from Bambusa vulgaris (bamboo) stem.
• Hydrolyzed collagen complex is derived from chicken sternal cartilage and standardized to typically provide 60% hydrolyzed collagen, 20% chondroitin sulfate and 10% hyaluronic acid.
• Grape seed extract is derived from Vitis vinifera and standardized to contain 92% polyphenols.
• CoQ₁₀ is obtained naturally from fermentation.
• Maltodextrin and starch are derived from corn and potato
• Citrus bioflavonoids are derived from orange peel.
• Ascorbyl palmitate is derived from corn dextrose fermentation and palm oil.
• Hypoallergenic plant fiber is derived from pine cellulose.