Vitamins / Supplements for Skin, Hair & Nails

[chicfashionista]

MSM and Vitamin C supplement said to do wonders for skin, hair and nails

... I'm experimenting with 1000mg MSM a day (along with 1000mg Vitamin C in order for it to work better. They're synergistic). Just want to see if MSM can live up to its claim; such as stronger and softer hair, healthier nails and glowy blemish-free skin. It seems like every beauty forum I go to, there is always a handful of women raving about this supplement. I'm really hoping for that MSM will 'cure' my brittle hair and nails!

Plus it is being said that Vitamin C taken in higer doses calms the skin and makes scars and blemishes heal faster

"MSM (Methyl Sulfonyl Methane), is a nutritional ORGANIC form of sulfur. It is a natural occurring vital nutrient, which is lost through the processing of our food. MSM is not a drug, herb or stimulant. It is completely safe, odorless, and non-toxic." Source: Aomega

Basically, MSM gets rid of the toxins and repairs each and every cell of your body.

 

[lifeistiffanyblu]

I use a herbal thing called priorin that I get from Switzerland whenever I am there. It works wonders for me.

 

[Marjon]

I use lots of vitamins every day. Few weeks ago the doctor gave me vit. B injections.
@michyed I also had fragile hair and the vitamin B(12) injections totally helped me out. Are you a vegitarian?

 

[EXOskeleton]

anyone take kelp?

 

[Eimii]

I take Perfectil. I just started like a week ago so I havn't really seen a difference in anything so far.

Biotin sounds really interesting! I'm going to read through this thread later, i'd like to take natural supplements!

 

[Belowen]

anyone take kelp?

I have taken this before, and my skin was super clear at that time. It was a combination of things though, so I can't lay the 'blame' solely on the kelp

 

[e-v-elina]

my hair is falling out pretty bad, what supplements should i take for this? my hair has gotten extremely thin.

 

[EXOskeleton]

I have taken this before, and my skin was super clear at that time. It was a combination of things though, so I can't lay the 'blame' solely on the kelp

combination of...?

 

[rayoflight]

my hair is falling out pretty bad, what supplements should i take for this? my hair has gotten extremely thin.

Biotin, silica (horsetail supplements), iron, zinc, vitamin C, B vitamin complex (with at least B2, B3, B6, B9 in it).

Also fish oil and/or evening primrose oil, either liquid if you can stand the taste or soft gel caps. Maybe one with additional vitamins A, E and D.

But it's better to get a blood test and see if you are at all deficient, hair is caused by a number of reasons, hormonal imbalances, infections, diabetes, medications etc. Not wanting to scare you, but it's safer to get tested.

That said, I find that silica works best for me. I take 400 mg horsetail extract it has ~15 mg silica and after ~6 weeks is notice a lot of new hairs and very few hairs in the drain after shower. And when I stop it I loose a lot of hairs.

 

[e-v-elina]

thanks, i am going to give silica a try. i've always had really thick hair, but for a year now ive started losing alot of hair and i think its probably bc of my poor diet, so i dont get all the vitamins i need.

 

[Belowen]

combination of...?

Healthy eating, lots of green tea, kelp, zinc & fish oil supplements (from what I can remember...)

 

[Deleted member 106803]

Does taking collagen (e.g. marine collagen) really help? I mean, does the body actually metabolise it correctly so it can be produced within skin tissue?

Anyone have any non bias articles about this?

 

[EXOskeleton]

^ I highly doubt it. You're better off taking vitamin c, which actually plays a vital role in collagen production.

 

[loves]

anyone taking anti oxidant water booster from dr brandt? any good?

 

[Deleted member 106803]

^ I highly doubt it. You're better off taking vitamin c, which actually plays a vital role in collagen production.

Mmm. VitC just seems so easy though. I do that anyway..

 

[EXOskeleton]

Mmm. VitC just seems so easy though. I do that anyway..

a good read: http://www.smartskincare.com/bestpractices/collagen.html

 

[Legolas]

pantogar is really good for healthy hair and nails.

 

[The Moon]

anyone take kelp?

Yes daily. It has trace minerals like iodine which are really beneficial to your thyroid function. The thyroid regulates metabolism, appetite and energy levels.
I like to think its a good start to have those things in proper working order as a foundation for good health

 

[sedirea]

I've noticed since I've upped my overall fat consumption (from foods) these past few months my skin is a lot more supple and dewy. Gonna eat my weight in olive oil before this year is over I bet.