Biotin (vitamin B7) is a water-soluble vitamin found in foodstuffs such as eggs, dairy products, nuts, etc. It is essential for the production of keratin and plays a crucial role in energy metabolism. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, mucous membranes and skin and improves the firmness, hardness and thickness of brittle nails.
Keratin is a structural protein in hair, nails and skin that decreases as we age, as a result of the inflammatory process. Lack of keratin can lead to weakening and loss of flexibility of the hair, making it less shiny and split ends. In addition, nails become fragile, brittle and yellowish. Its supplementation increases the flexibility and resistance of the skin, helping to protect it against external agents.
Hyaluronic acid It is a mucopolysaccharide and a major component of connective, epithelial and neural tissues. It is essential in maintaining skin hydration. Ageing and external factors (tobacco, pollution and UV radiation) reduce its quantity and end up drying out the skin. Hyaluronic acid supplementation helps to improve skin hydration, reducing dryness and itchiness.
Superoxide dismutase (SOD) is an enzyme that plays an important role in antioxidant defence by helping to protect hair follicles against oxidative stress. Its deficiency is a key factor in hair loss and age-related grey hair.
Selenium It is an essential mineral whose deficiency is related to the lack of more than 35 proteins, many of them related to the maintenance of hair, skin and nails. Its supplementation, together with the other complementary micronutrients, helps to restore the strength and shine of hair, skin and nails.
Iron (Ferrochel®) is an essential mineral, involved in energy metabolism and haemoglobin production. Deficiency can lead to thin, dull hair and increased hair loss. In addition, the nails may become brittle and the skin may appear pale. Iron deficiencies are more common in women of reproductive age due to menstruation.
L-cysteine It is synthesised from the amino acid L-methionine and is crucial for the production of collagen and keratin in hair, skin and nails. This amino acid is found in greater proportion (10-17%) in hair, where it influences hair growth rate and diameter.
Vitamin C Also known as ascorbic acid. It helps protect cells from oxidative stress, making it a key element of antioxidant protection. Vitamin C also contributes to the normal functioning of our immune system, the production of collagen, the proper absorption of iron and magnesium and the reduction of fatigue.
Zinc is an essential element that contributes to the normal functioning of the immune system by stimulating the formation of white blood cells. It is also involved in the metabolism of carbohydrates and fatty acids, as well as in DNA and protein synthesis. The production of keratin depends on its presence, hence its role in hair growth.
L- Methionine This is an essential amino acid and precursor of L-cysteine, another amino acid, which is involved in the synthesis of hair keratin proteins, conditioning the formation of hair and nails.
Vitamin B12 Also known as cobalamin, it is an essential vitamin that plays a crucial role in nerve function, cell metabolism, red blood cell formation and DNA production. It is involved in the maintenance of strong, healthy nails and healthy hair. It is also involved in the regulation of skin pigmentation.
