Disease: wrinkles

Benefits and risks of hair, skin, and nail supplements in older adults

This article reviews popular supplements that older adults, especially women, take to improve their hair, skin, and nails. While some supplements like nicotinamide show promise for sun-damaged skin, most lack strong evidence of benefit in healthy people. Important risks include biotin interfering with heart and thyroid tests, too much zinc causing copper deficiency, and excess vitamins A and E building up to toxic levels. Doctors should talk to older patients about these supplements and help them make informed decisions based on scientific evidence rather than marketing claims.

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The Benefits of a Multimechanistic Antiaging Skin Technology

Researchers tested a special antiaging face serum containing multiple skin-boosting ingredients on 50 women over 24 weeks. The serum significantly improved skin hydration, firmness, texture, and reduced wrinkles and fine lines. Results showed improvements as early as one week, with continued benefits throughout the study, and the product was very well tolerated with no irritation or side effects.

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