September 11 – Beauty Supplements for Women
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There’s a TON, literally, of anti-aging supplements for both men and women. Some are potent, with great ingredients profile. Some are not that good, starting with their ingredients.
Here are some supplements for women we’ve dug out that have reviews and references that sound promising.
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Do you currently take any BEAUTY supplements that improve nails, skin, hair?
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I dont take any right now. I have tried taking daily vitamins for women abut they made me nauseous
Constance,
Don’t give up!
Try out different brands!
Make sure that they do not have fillers!
I had a huge change in my body when I added vitamins that had Full range of Vitamin B. Huge positive changes. Who would have thought!
I have taken vitamin b6 for some energy.
I am thinking of cutting my daily vitamins in half and taking one in the morning and one in the afternoon and see if that helps with the nausea
Constance,
I’ve done research and spoke to people who know much about supplementation.
Taking supplement B6 without the other vitamins B within the group is almost useless!
Every vitamin B depends on certain concentration and presence of other components from the B vitamin group! Without them all in the proximity of each other, the effects for the majority would be disappointing.
Hello everyone! I do not take anything for hair, nails or skin. I did when I was still taking my prenatals.
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Fern Extract –> For SUN Protection
Aside from daily use of a broad-spectrum SPF 30 sunscreen, boost your UV protection all year by taking an antioxidant supplement such as Heliocare, $60 for 60.
Research from the University of Miami School of Medicine shows that the fern extract in these pills significantly reduced UVA-related DNA damage that leads to wrinkling and brown spots. For best results, pop one each day starting a week before you plan on fun in the sun.
“This allows the antioxidants to build up in your system for maximum protection,” says Leslie Baumann, MD, a Miami Beach-based dermatologist.
Like the idea but not the price.
I agree to pricey for meto
I can’t justify spending that much
I remember hearing how taking/eating certain things can boost sun protection. Very useful to know.
Biotin –> Stop Nail Breakage
A daily 2.5 mg dose of the B vitamin biotin in good for swimmers or in the summer months when you’re in the water more often.
“This supplement helps prevent breakage from too much exposure to salt and chlorine,” says Jin Soon Choi, owner of Jin Soon Natural Hand and Foot Spas.
Research shows that a daily dose of the nutrient increases nail thickness by 25%, making nails less apt to split and tear.
TIP: See if your supplements contain Biotin!
I avoid pools, allergic to chlorine, It will swell by eyes shut.
I so need this, i have brittle nails
I will have to tell that to my sis and lil bro…both active swimmers.
Idebenone (eh-DE-be-known) –> Reverse Skin Damage
It may be hard to pronounce, but idebenone (eh-DE-be-known) spells younger-looking skin. The antioxidant is small enough to penetrate deep into skin to repair damaged cells, says David McDaniel, MD, an assistant professor of clinical dermatology at Eastern Virginia Medical School.
Taken daily, Priori Idebenone Supplements ($60) defend your skin’s health from the inside out.
I need this one, wonder if idebenone is in any of the moisturizers we use.
I am actively looking for a way to repair my skin damage. Only 30 and would like to get it healthier before I get older. I would totally invest in this!
Primrose and Black Currant Oil –> Healthier Skin, Hair, Nails
“Consider supplementing with gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), a fat that helps promote healthy skin, hair, and nails and is very hard to come by in the diet,” says Prevention advisor Andrew Weil, MD, clinical professor of medicine at the University of Arizona.
“The best sources of GLA are evening primrose oil and black currant oil. Take 500 mg of either twice a day and expect to use them for 6 to 8 weeks before you see results.”
I bet the best place to get these would be at the health food store.
Yes, Barbara,
I would go and check them out for this item!
I’ve heard of primrose but not the other. I’m thinking I need all of these! lol
Check out some current posts on the weight loss and healthier lifestyle! Take it with humor.
Still trying to get this ball on a roll.
Fish OIL Omega-2 DHA –> Stronger NAILS
“Omega-3 fatty acids are also important for nail health,” says Weil.
“Eat a few more weekly servings of omega-rich flaxseed, walnuts, and oily, cold-water fish like salmon, mackerel, and sardines, or take daily supplements with 2 to 3 g of fish oil to get a combined 1 g of EPA and DHA.”
TIP: Do Know that you are looking for OMEGA-3 DHA (Not APA). The more DHA, the better the supplement. The approximate ratio of DHA to EPA is 2:1 (I also saw 3:1, but it’s hard to achieve in supplements)
I know fish oil is great but it gives you gas. Dont want to deal with that all day, lol
I have took fish oil for weight loss
..i dont think it gave me gas..lol
I take the Omega Red….will have to check for DHA.
I take mega red krill oil daily.
Imedeen Prime Renewal –> Firm & Smooth SKIN
The idea that a biomarine-based complex can shore up aging skin may sound a little fishy, but the evidence is impressive, says Baumann.
Postmenopausal women taking the supplement (which is recommended for those age 50 and up) saw significant improvement in skin firmness and smoothness in a 6-month study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition—and the results were seen on the face, d’colletage, and hands.
Likewise, in a similar 12-week study on women taking a sister supplement (Imedeen Time Perfection, suggested for women 35 to 50), skin’s moisture content increased by 30%. Other changes include a visible reduction in fine lines, a fading of sunspots, and an overall brighter complexion.
The contents of the Imedeen capsules—which contain a proprietary protein derived from a deep-sea fish and high concentrations of antioxidants such as vitamin C and lycopene—work in part by increasing production of collagen and elastin, as well as hyaluronic acid, the body’s natural moisturizer, says Imedeen’s Lars Lindmark, PhD.
Take the Imedeen supplement suggested for your age, advises Baumann, who uses Time Perfection herself and recommends it to patients.
Although a 90-day supply of Prime Renewal ($265) is significantly more expensive than Time Perfection ($195; both at IMEDEEN), the dosage supplies twice the amount of the biomarine complex.
I’m only 30 so guessI gotta wait 5 years? lol
IRON & VITAMIN C –> Halt HAIR Loss
One cause of thinning hair is anemia. Hair loss occurs because iron deficiency lowers levels of red blood cells, which are crucial to the health of hair follicles.
Save hair with iron supplements paired with vitamin C (which aids iron absorption), a cheap and effective method.
Iron is great , but a side affect is constipation, so be careful.
Yes when i was pregnant with my daughter i had to take iron pills and they prescribed me laxatives too
I need to boost my vitamin C intake.
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