6 Must-Have Supplements for Hair, Skin and Nails
Please note: this is not medical advice. See your doctor before trying any new supplements.
There are many benefits in choosing to eat a healthy diet. While it is possible to maintain a nutritionally sound diet without the use of supplements, using these six must-have supplements can do wonders for the look and feel of hair, skin and nails.
Flaxseed oil can improve both the shine and strength of hair, as it is rich in omega-3 alpha linoleic acid (ALA). It is popularly used in liquid form, which provides approximately 7 grams of ALA per tablespoon. According to Mayo Clinic, flaxseed oil can also be taken in the form of a capsule, which can provide 500 milligrams of ALA per 1,000 milligram capsule. Flaxseed oil can also be applied directly to the hair and used as a conditioning hair mask.
Vitamin B-12 is essential in the creation of new collagen, which gives skin elasticity. It plays an important role in keeping skin firm and bright, and in keeping hair strong and healthy. Vitamin B-12 is available in many forms including capsules and sublingual liquid. According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements, the recommended dietary allowance of vitamin B-12 for most adults is 2.4 mcg.
Palmitoleic acid, also known as Omega 7, is a rare omega fatty acid gaining notorious momentum in the health and beauty scene. Omega 7 is known for supporting healthy hair, skin, and nails, as well as providing various health benefits for the gastrointestinal tract, immune system, and cardiovascular sysem. It is only known to exist in a couple plant sources and to a very small extent in fish oils. Sea buckthorn is the most potent source of Omega 7 fatty acids known and most research on Omega 7’s has been conducted using sea buckthorn. Sea Buckthorn Oil is one of my BEST secrets for growing hair, growing strong nails and even helping my digestive system. I sometimes have trouble cutting my nails because they are SO strong when I’ve been taking SeaBuckWonders sea buckthorn supplements regularly for 2 or more months.
I have also seen lots of new hair growth, and my digestion has been better. I love SeaBuckWonders because their supplements contain up to 30-35% Omega-7, the highest concentration known in the natural world, providing the best results this amazing super fruit can offer. SeaBuckWonders supplement also contains biotin and is 100% vegan.
Zinc is vitally important in maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. Taking a small supplement of zinc can help prevent nail splitting and can promote healthy nail growth. Zinc is widely available in capsule form and in liquid ionic form. According to Mayo Clinic, the recommended dietary allowance for zinc taken orally is 8 to 12 milligrams, depending upon age and gender, and whether pregnancy or lactation is a factor.
Vitamin D is necessary in maintaining nail health and in preventing fingernail peeling. It has also been shown to improve skin health and help clear up eczema. Vitamin D supplements can be taken in several forms, including softgels and chewables. The National Institutes of Health and the Friends of the National Library of Medicine recommend 600 IU of vitamin D each day for most adults (but some people choose to take much higher amounts).
Iodine is an essential mineral. It plays an important role in thyroid function, thereby affecting hair growth and health. The National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements recommends 150 mcg of Iodine per day for most adults. Iodine is available as a supplement when prescribed by a physician. NOTE: If you are genetically acne-prone, iodine can be a major acne trigger. So use only as needed.
These six vegan supplements are great for promoting the health and beauty of hair, skin and nails. Make sure to buy quality supplements online or at a reputable health food store or practitioner. As with any medication or supplement, always consult with a physician before adding to or changing an existing diet or nutrition plan. Always read and follow directions carefully when taking any supplement.
this is article a really help us , , i will also telli to my friend about your supplements
I take a couple of different supplements, the trouble I had for a while was actually just remembering to take them regularly. I finally picked up one of those 7day pill boxes from the drugstore…that has really helped me in remembering and as a bonus you don’t have a bunch of bottles in the way. Thanks for the post!
Quite an information there. Although you metioned a good resources of vitamins but why haven’t you mentioned hemp seed oil. I do use it quite often and I found some quality improvements on my overall health.
I also rely on shrimps and salmon for zinc and iodinw respectively. I believe they are the best sources for that. But I will surely give your given products a try.
Thank you for creating awareness about this.
It looks very good supplements.You give very good information about these.thanx for this sharing.
You share very good and useful supplements which is so good for our health and body.Thanx for this valuable information sharing.
Flaxseed oil is great. Ever since I started taking it my hair has felt and looked so much bettter.
Great tips and supplement for skin and nail care. Thank You.
Thanks for sharing this nice article about Supplements for Hair, Skin and Nails. I really enjoyed reading this blog.
Oat straw is one of the best herbs for healthy hair. Oat straw is rich in nutrients, including silica. It is not only an herb that can help with hair growth and strength but it is considered as an overall beauty herb, improving skin and nails as well.
Good article. Omega 3 (from microalgae sources) containing DHA may also be of use on this list.
Thanks for sharing such an informative article! One of my friend had hair thinning problem, but Viviscal Hair growth supplement helped her to overcome this problem.She tried many vitamins but nothing seemed to work for her.
Informative post for the people are worried about their beauty. These supplements for hair, skin and nails will certainly helps a lot.
Oil is a must have for my hair, because it’s so dry i can’t do pretty stuff with it!
Hi,
This is a great list of supplements for body.You always share something informative and useful.Thanks for sharing this informative post.
this article is very informative and educating and useful.
that is very informative and helpful articles ,good share 🙂
Good article. Omega 3 (from microalgae sources) containing DHA may also be of use on this list.
This is a very well written post.
You are a great source of great info for those who care. Thank you for sharing this post about beauty.
Thanks for the info, Zinc and B-12 has been a part of my multivitamins for a long time.. they’ve been recommended to me for skin care. I have to recommend vitamin E as well, mostly for external so not really a supplement but also does because it’s used for skin disorders as well.
wow thats a good list! I just finished my B12 injections and I feel so much better 🙂 Isn’t Fish oil a good source too?
Nice article, well done!
Thanks for sharing.
I loved your post !! Its very informative 🙂
there are these sugar bear gummy supplemets…I was thinking of buying them. Have u tried?
My wife is huge into not only exercising and eating well, but also in taking good care of her skin and hair. She is always looking up supplements that she can try and new methods in the overall maintenance of these things. This article has some awesome points that I think she would like to read and I personally think that she will love the section where it talks about vitamin B-12’s. I can’t wait to get home and show her this and see what she thinks.
Great post, my wife is always looking for ways to take care of her hair and skin health. I tend to trust her and do whatever she does. I can vouch that Vitamin B-12 really does work wonders.
My mom has mentioned Zinc to my wife as being a good supplement, after seeing you include it here in this list I think I will pick some up for me and my wife to give it a try. Thank you for sharing this!
A debt of gratitude is in order for sharing such an instructive article! One of my companion had hair diminishing issue, yet Viviscal Hair development supplement helped her to conquer this problem.She attempted numerous vitamins yet nothing appeared to work for her.
Cristy
i use coconut oil on my hair, it is good for hair fizzl.
Nice article, I find Flaxseed oil to be really beneficial, it gives me energy and helps with my skin.
Wash hair sparingly and use a good-quality shampoo. Washing hair too often can leave hair dried out, leached of its natural oils, and may damage your hair. Aim to shampoo your hair at most every other day or only twice a week.
Thanks for this list of health supplements! I’m using flax oil but didn’t knew about the rest.
Wow, this site has a lot of great hemp products!
Nice content and very valuable, I am a B-12 user myself and it also helps repair your liver if your a heavy drinker.
Supplements for hair can be sketchy sometimes. Bioten works well sometimes
Hi Jen,
These are couple of nice supplements. Article is really informative. I will however suggest that vitamin E be added to the list. Thanks for sharing
Quite good information there. Although you motioned a good resources of vitamins but why you haven’t mentioned hemp seed oil. I do use it quite often and I found some quality improvements on my overall health.
Thanks for this excellent page on liver cleansing and omega 7!
Thanks for the Share, i just learnt something new today, thanks once again.
Great items, do you have recommended products for each? Most of these are organic and natural but are there any side effects?
Hi Wonderful share ..i hope there wont be any side effect in organic and natural product. Thanks for sharing
As I’ve gotten a little bit older, I’ve noticed that my hair, skin, and nails have all kind of suffered. I definitely recognize the need to boost and strengthen these assets with some supplements. Thanks for this helpful beauty guide in this process. I’ve heard really good things about vitamin B-12. It’s good to know that it helps create new collagen and elasticity in the skin. I love that these beauty solutions are all so natural as well!
wow didn’t know about these supplements! thanks for sharing this information!
i like it thanks 🙂
Informative! Thanks for sharing! Would love it even more if you’ve also recommended natural food sources of specific vitamins/minerals also. As much as possible, I don’t want supplements coming from synthetic sources so I try to eat variety of foods as a source of these nutrients. 🙂
Thanx for the article…flax seed oil is interesting…
Thanks for this list of health supplements! I’m using flax oil,Supplements for hair can be sketchy sometimes.
I appreciate your effort..
Thanks for the article. I had no idea that there were even items like these out on the market to strengthen hair and nails. I have always had thick hair, however, mine breaks quite easily so anything to make my hair strong is a great product.
This is a good list and I have seen results in the health of my hair from flax-seed oil supplements. But you know what really transformed my hair? Getting enough vitamin C! I knew it was great for the immune system but at the time I did not realize the role it played in healthy, strong hair. Isn’t it amazing how getting enough of what we need truly makes a difference?
B12 vitamin i can say that is really helpfull. I ve tried and it works. Nice post
I really enjoy reading ur articles!!!
Interesting article. I’d heard quite a lot about flaxseed. Looks very promising. Will have to give it a try.
My nails are not in good condition and its have white marks in middle, I think these minerals will helpful. Thanks for sharing.
I find the sea buckthorn very efficient for my hair
Need to start taking B-12 from right now ? Thank you for sharing.