Blackmores Nails, Hair and Skin contains a clinically trialled dose of Biotin.
Clinical trials indicate that biotin has the following effects on nails: Nails may increase in thickness by 25% Firmer and harder fingernails Reduced splitting and chipping Improvements seen in many people in 12 weeks.Skin, hair and nails are chemically related. Basic requirements for the health of these structures include adequate intakes of nutrients such as protein, essential fatty acids, minerals and vitamins. The ingredients in Blackmores Nails Hair and Skin support healthy protein and fatty acid metabolism. The formula contains nutrients which have been found to contribute to the health of the nails, hair and skin: Biotin is an essential vitamin which has been found in clinical trials to strengthen soft brittle nails and reduce breaking and splitting after 12 weeks. Silica is concentrated in the nails, hair and skin and contributes to collagen formation. Zinc helps maintain the structural integrity of the nails, hair and skin and is important for a healthy immune system. Vitamin C is important in the production of collagen and for a healthy immune system. Folic acid, iron, manganese, beta-carotene and vitamin B5 all assist with metabolism of nutrients important for nails, hair and skin.Drug InteractionsIf taking methyldopa, carbidopa, levodopa, thyroid hormone, penicillamine, tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics or biphosphonates (osteoporosis drugs), separate doses by at least 2 hours. Iron and zinc may decrease the absorption and efficacy of these medications.IngredientsActive Ingredients Per Tablet Silica colloidal anhydrous 18mg Silicon dioxide (Total silica equiv.25mg) 7mg Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) extract equiv. to dry stem 460mg Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) 30mg Folic acid 150mcg Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic acid from calcium pantothenate 21.8mg) 20mg Ferrous fumarate (Iron 3mg) 9.45mg Zinc amino acid chelate (Zinc 7.5mg) 37.5mg Manganese amino acid chelate (Manganese 1mg) 10mg Biotin 1.25mg Beta-carotene 1mgDirectionsAdults - Take 2 tablets per day with meals, or as professionally prescribed.Children (under 12 years) - Only as professionally prescribed