femMED Hair, Skin and Nails - 60 Vegetable Caps

This is a Canadian product that I used when I lived in Canada and was glad to find it on amazon now that I live in the USA! It worked before and worked now again!I'm a new mom, and about 4 months after giving birth, like many women, my hair started falling like crazy which is normal... I used femMED to help speed up the growing back of my hair and it did!I took this product six months after giving birth.I decided to use it for 1 month only this time because I wanted to go back to my prenatal vitamins as we are trying to get pregnant again soon.

Seems it will take some time to notice a difference but this product requires only two a day. Other supplements to support hair, skin and nails require 4 or more a day. Gonna review once the product supply is depleted.femMED Hair, Skin & Nails is a source of 20 ingredients including the best vitamins for hair skin and nails.These nutrients are delivered in an easy to swallow, vegetarian capsule. The ingredients include:Methylsulfonylmethane [MSM], Vitamin C, Lipoic Acid, Isoleucine, Calcium, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin B6, Leucine, Valine, Silicon, Zinc, Thiamine [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Biotin, Folate, Vitamin A, Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D3.Methylsulfonylmethane [MSM] maintains healthy skin through its anti-inflammatory actions. Ultraviolet [UV] rays from sun, cigarette smoke exposure and pollutants, and the natural process of aging contribute to the generation of free radicals that stimulate the inflammatory process in the skin. MSM has a strong photoprotective action.Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen, promotes wound healing; supports immune function and gum health; and has antioxidant properties.Lipoic Acid with its antioxidant action has been used successfully in the prevention and treatment of photoageing.Leucine, Isoleucine and Valine are amino acids that benefit hair health as human hair is composed primarily of amino acids.Calcium deficiencies negatively affect nail health and lead to nail changes that are often reversible after supplementation.Niacin plays an important role in preventing skin ageing.Pantothenic Acid can influence the healthy turnover of hair, skin and nails.Vitamin B6 plays an important role in collagen production and maintenance.Silicon is present in hair and nails. Clinical trials have also found a benefit to silicon supplementation on hair brittleness.Zinc concentrations are high in the skin and deficiency of this mineral leads to dermatitis and other skin disorders.Thiamine [vitamin B1] supports normal growth and development of all tissues in the body. It is one of the best best vitamins for hair skin and nails. In addition, it appears to have an antioxidant role which is particularly effective in the skin. Oxidative damage can lead to premature aging of the skin, which can be identified by increased wrinkling, ragging and sunspots. Dull hair and brittle nails also can result as an effect of oxidative damage.Riboflavin [vitamin B2] deficiency has been shown to cause hair loss in animal models. The beneficial effects of riboflavin on hair, skin and nails are partially due to its antioxidant activities. Oxidative stress can lead to photoageing of the skin as well as brittle hair and nails. The antioxidant activity of riboflavin may prevent oxidative stress from causing these undesired effects.Biotin has been found to effectively treat brittle nail syndrome, a disease characterized by soft, dry, weak and easily breakable nails that show lines or striations in the nail plate and fingernail splitting.Folate plays a crucial role for tissues that grow or regenerate rapidly, such as the skin. In addition, folate has been implicated to prevent hair loss in women. A study completed in women who had unexplained persistent hair shedding, but had a normal scalp hair density, found that they had reduced levels of serum folate and red blood cells. An association was found whereby reduced folate levels corresponded with increased hair loss and hair shedding.Vitamin A [Beta-Carotene] is of particular interest to skin health, since it is essential part in the development of an effective physical and water barrier function in the skin.Vitamin B12 appears to play a role in male pattern baldness in both men and women. Furthermore, deficiency in vitamin B12 can lead to darkening of skin and nails and graying of hair.Vitamin D3 is another of the best vitamins for hair skin and nails. It acts to regulate the production of keratin, the main component in hair, skin and nails. These effects have led to the use of vitamin D on treatment of psoriasis.

been taking these pills for a few days and am noticing a great increase in my nail growth. havent noticed hair yet but I am giving it time. I take these pills right as I am eating breakfast. would recommend.