Hair, Skin & Nails Hair, Skin & Nails #section introduction High strength Silica formula. VitaScience Hair, Skin & Nails is a blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids formulated to support the health of hair, skin and nails. #section highlights Silica formula Clinically researched biotin for nails Strengthening & supportive formula #section directions Adults and children over 12 years – Take 1 tablet daily, with food, or as directed by your healthcare practitioner. WARNINGS When taken in excess of 3000 mcg retinol equivalents, vitamin A can cause birth defects. If you are pregnant or are considering becoming pregnant, fo not take vitamin A supplements without consulting your doctor. The recommended daily amount of vitamin A from all resources is 700mcg retinol equivalents for women and 900 mcg equivalents for men. Vitamin and mineral supplements should not replace a balanced diet. #section indications Hair, Skin & Nails is a blend of vitamins, minerals and amino acids formulated to support the health of hair, skin and nails. Contains Horsetail stem, a natural source of silica as well as elemental silica from two forms. Silica is required for the healthy development and functioning of connective tissues, particularly skin, tendons and bone. Also contains a clinically trialled dose of biotin, which may assist in improving the condition of brittle nails. In clinical trials participants supplementing with 2.5mg of biotin daily reported a reduction in nail splitting as well as improvements in nail thickness, hardness and firmness. Provides the antioxidants cysteine, zinc, manganese and vitamin E. Cysteine is an amino acid that is involved in connective tissue growth. Zinc is required for normal skin repair, wound healing and the maintenance of healthy skin. Zinc is also essential in the formation of collagen, connective tissue, hair, nails and skin. Manganese is involved in collagen production and vitamin A is essential to support healthy skin. #section warnings Always read the label. Follow the directions for use. #section ingredients Each tablet contains: Equisetum arvense (Horsetail) stem extract equiv to dry 500mg Silicon (as dioxide) 116.6mg Silicon (as silica - colloidal anhydrous) 23.4mg TOTAL ELEMENTAL SILICON (SILICA) 140mg Biotin 2.5mg Inositol 25mg Cysteine (as hydrochloride) 25mg Zinc (as amino acid chelate) 10mg Manganese (as amino acid chelate) 500mcg Calcium pantothenate 27.3mg equiv Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) 25mg Vitamin A (as Retinyl acetate) 2500IU equiv to 750mcg retinol equivalents d-alpha-Tocopheryl acid succinate 124mg equiv natural vitamin E 150IU Does not contain added egg, milk, peanut, tree nut or animal products, yeast, gluten, lactose, artificial colourings, flavourings or preservatives. 60 tablets - $24.99 Qty 1 Qty 2 Qty 3 Qty 4 Qty 5 Qty 6 Qty 7 Qty 8 Qty 9 Qty 10 Add to Cart is currently backordered. You may still purchase it now but we won't be able to ship it until it becomes available again. Indications Ingredients Directions