HSN Pro
Feeding Hair, Skin and Nails From the Inside Out
WHAT IT IS:
- A comprehensive hair, skin and nail formula that supplies the critical, structural materials for keratin and collagen while providing botanical support for healthy hormone balance at the follicle
WHY YOU NEED IT:
- Supports patients with hair loss, brittle nails and thinning skin.
- Targets patients wanting a comprehensive, natural formula that contains reliable ingredients
- Great for patients wanting a All-In-One solution for hair, skin and nail restoration
- Vegetarian capsules – 60 per bottle, a full 30-day supply
HOW IT HELPS:
Hair, skin and nails are made of the same basic material – keratin, a protein whose strength comes from sulfur bonds cross-linking its strands. Anything that limits sulfur availability, protein digestion, or the enzymes that assemble keratin shows up eventually as brittle nails, thinning hair and dull, thin skin. HSN Pro addresses the problem from three separate directions at once.
The first is structural. MSM is an organic sulfur donor, supplying the element those cross-links are built from. Bamboo extract contributes silica, a mineral concentrated in connective tissue that supports collagen formation and the resilience of the hair shaft. Biotin serves as the cofactor for enzymes involved in keratin production. Betaine hydrochloride belongs in this group as well: hair is protein, protein requires stomach acid to break down into usable amino acids, and stomach acid output falls with age and with acid-blocking medication.
The second is hormonal. In genetically susceptible people, testosterone is converted at the follicle by the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase into dihydrotestosterone, or DHT. DHT shortens the growth phase and progressively miniaturizes the follicle. Saw palmetto and stinging nettle have both been studied for their effect on this enzyme, and the standardized saw palmetto extract in this formula reflects the dose range used in the published literature.
The third is protective. Follicles are metabolically demanding structures with a rapid cell turnover rate, which makes them vulnerable to oxidative stress and to shortfalls in the nutrients that support cell division. Vitamin A governs skin cell differentiation and sebum production, selenium supports the glutathione peroxidase enzyme system that defends against oxidative damage, and folate and B12 are required for the DNA synthesis that rapidly dividing follicle cells depend on.
Expectations matter with this supplement category. Meaningful change typically takes 90 days, and nails – which grow more slowly still – may take longer.
Dosage:
Take two to three capsules daily with food. Allow a full 90 days of consistent use before evaluating results.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
The Center for Integrative Medicine • Michael Hirt, M.D. • 5620 Wilbur Avenue, Suite 220, Tarzana, CA 91356 • 818.345.2828