Hair, Skin & Nail Gummies | 60 Gummies | LUTO Supplements

Hair, Skin and Nail Gummies with Biotin and Zinc

These gummies from LUTO Supplements combine thirteen vitamins and minerals in one chewable supplement with an orange flavour. The formula is completely vegan. Two gummies per day, no water needed.

The biotin dosage: 5000 mcg per day

This is immediately the most striking figure on the label. Biotin is included at 5000 mcg, or 100 times the reference intake. That is no coincidence. Biotin, also known as vitamin B7 or B8, is the substance you find in almost every hair and nail supplement. Biotin contributes to the maintenance of normal hair and to the maintenance of normal skin. In your cells, biotin acts as a coenzyme for enzymes involved in the production of fatty acids and the processing of amino acids. What many people do not know: high doses of biotin can affect lab results, especially thyroid levels and heart markers. Let your doctor know that you take this if you are having blood tests.

Vitamins A, C, D3 and E

The gummy contains 722 mcg of vitamin A per daily dose. Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal skin and to the maintenance of normal mucous membranes. In addition, vitamin A contributes to the normal function of the immune system and to the maintenance of normal vision. Vitamin C is included at 20 mg. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of the skin. Vitamin C also contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress. Vitamin D3 (10 mcg per daily dose) contributes to the maintenance of normal bones and to the normal function of the immune system. Vitamin E (11 mg) also contributes to the protection of cells against oxidative stress.

B vitamins with iodine and zinc for the bigger picture

In addition to biotin, there are four other B vitamins: B6 (2 mg), folic acid (260 mcg), B12 (6 mcg) and B5, or pantothenic acid (5.2 mg). Folic acid plays a role in the cell division process. Vitamin B12 contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue. Vitamin B5 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism. What makes this product broader than a standard hair and nail supplement: the addition of iodine (42 mcg) and zinc (2.7 mg). Iodine contributes to the maintenance of normal skin. Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal hair, normal nails and normal skin. In this respect, zinc is the broadest claim-bearer of the entire formula.

Choline and inositol: the building blocks no one talks about

Finally, there are 40 mcg of choline and 40 mcg of inositol. Both are substances that occur naturally in your body and are involved in cell membranes. Inositol currently has no approved EU health claim, but is often added to cosmetic supplements because it is related to the B vitamins. Together, choline and inositol give the formula some extra depth, without taking centre stage.

Why a gummy instead of a capsule

In terms of absorption, the form makes no difference. Your body processes the vitamins in the same way, whether they come from a gummy, capsule or tablet. The practical benefit lies in consistency. An orange-flavoured gummy feels less like a supplement and more like something you just grab. For substances like vitamin C, which your body does not store, regular daily intake is more important than a high dose once in a while. The jar contains 60 gummies and is therefore good for 30 days at two per day.