Biotin is a member of the B-complex family of vitamins. If you have dermatitis, dry skin, thinning hair, loss of hair color or brittle nails, you may be short in biotin. Biotin is sometimes referred to as vitamin H which is appropriate given that the “H” is short for “Haar und Haut” – the German… Continue Reading
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Anti-Aging Nutrition – What You Need to Know (INFOGRAPHIC)
Professional skin care products, treatments and nutritional supplements can help slow down the aging process. But what you EAT is just as important! Eat these foods to build, hydrate and protect healthy skin cells. … Continue Reading
Best Anti-Aging Skin Supplements – What to Look For (INFOGRAPHIC)
While aging is inevitable, you may be able to slow the process by ensuring that the nutrients your body needs are available to reduce damage and support tissue repair. Ideally, you want to obtain these nutrients from the foods you eat. However, since the standard American diet is lacking in fruits and vegetables – a… Continue Reading
What are the Best Anti-Aging Skin Supplements?
There is no question that there is a huge focus in our modern society to look and feel youthful. But the aging process doesn’t just affect what we can see; it also changes the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous and musculoskeletal systems. If you’re concerned about looking and feeling older, you can prevent aging in a… Continue Reading
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
Vitamin B12 is one of the eight vitamins that make up the B-complex. It is also known as cobalamin because it contains high levels of the metal ion cobalt. Like all B-vitamins, B12 is water-soluble. However, B12 differs from the other B-vitamins as it can be stored in the liver and kidneys for years. … Continue Reading
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)
Thiamin is a water-soluble nutrient that was the first of the eight B-vitamins to be discovered, hence its name vitamin B1. Severe thiamin deficiency causes a syndrome known as “beriberi”. In the early 20th century, doctors discovered that when sailors ate a diet of white rice they were likely to suffer from muscular weakness,… Continue Reading
Acne Vitamin Supplements – What You Need to Know
If you understand the causes of acne and the type of treatments available, then it makes sense why taking an acne vitamin supplement is beneficial. The good news is that when acne vitamins are taken in conjunction with the other acne products and treatments that your dermatologist recommends, you’ll see better results. That’s… Continue Reading
18 Tips for Healthy Skin at Any Age
With November marked as National Healthy Skin Month, now is a great time to learn more about the foods and nutrients that support healthy-looking skin at any age. Over the years, we often get asked whether diet and nutritional supplements benefit the skin. The answer is a resounding yes! It makes sense that what… Continue Reading
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5)
(Vitamin B5) Pantothenic acid is named after the Greek word pantos, meaning everywhere because this vitamin is found in virtually all plants and animals. Pantothenic acid is also known as vitamin B5. Like other members of the B-complex family of vitamins, pantothenic acid is water-soluble. That means any excess is not stored but excreted… Continue Reading
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine)
(Pyridoxine) Vitamin B6 is a member of the B-complex family of water-soluble vitamins. This B-vitamin exists in three major forms: pyridoxine, pyridoxal and pyridoxamine. Your body can not store B6 and any excess is excreted through the urine. As a result, you need a continuous supply of this vitamin in your diet. Vitamin… Continue Reading