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Skin, Hair & Nails

Skin elasticity, hydration, hair quality, nail strength.

PATHWAYS
2
BIOMARKERS
3
INGREDIENTS
17

How you
get there.

These biological pathways drive progress toward skin, hair & nails.

established
Collagen
Collagen Synthesis

Building collagen for skin, joints, and connective tissue.

supported
Nrf2
Nrf2 Activation

Nrf2 is the master regulator of antioxidant enzymes (SOD, catalase, HO-1).

What to
measure.

Track these biomarkers to see if your progress is real.

↑
Skin Elasticity
cutometer
varies by age
↓
C-Reactive Protein
mg/L
<1.0 mg/L (low CV risk)
↓
Interleukin-6
pg/mL
<5 pg/mL

What
helps.

amino-acid
Glycine

Inhibitory neurotransmitter. Precursor to collagen. Supports sleep quality.

supported$
amino-acid
N-Acetylcysteine

Glutathione precursor. Antioxidant and mucolytic.

established$
polyphenol
EGCG (Green Tea Catechin)

Main catechin in green tea. Inhibits COMT, amplifies thermogenesis with caffeine.

established$
antioxidant
Alpha-Lipoic Acid

Universal antioxidant. R-ALA is the biologically active form.

supported$$
mushroom
Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)

Adaptogenic mushroom. Studied for immune function and stress.

supported$$
mushroom
Chaga (Inonotus obliquus)

High in melanin and antioxidants. Studied for immune support.

emerging$$
adaptogen
Schisandra Chinensis

Adaptogen studied for liver protection and stress resilience.

supported$$
fatty-acid
Omega-3 (EPA/DHA)

EPA and DHA. Anti-inflammatory. Supports brain and cardiovascular health.

established$$
vitamin
Vitamin C

Required for collagen synthesis. Regenerates vitamin E.

established$
mineral
Selenium

Cofactor for glutathione peroxidase. Antioxidant defense.

established$
antioxidant
CoQ10 (Ubiquinone / Ubiquinol)

Electron carrier in mitochondrial ATP production. Ubiquinol is the reduced, active form.

supported$$
polyphenol
Curcumin

Anti-inflammatory polyphenol. Poor bioavailability unless enhanced with piperine or phospholipids.

supported$$
polyphenol
Resveratrol

Studied for longevity pathways. Human data is mixed.

emerging$$$
polyphenol
Sulforaphane

Potent Nrf2 activator. Requires myrosinase for conversion.

supported$$
botanical
Piperine (Black Pepper Extract)

Increases bioavailability of curcumin and other compounds by inhibiting glucuronidation.

established$
antioxidant
Astaxanthin

Carotenoid antioxidant. Studied for skin, eyes, and exercise recovery.

supported$$
protein
Collagen Peptides

Short-chain peptides. Studied for skin elasticity and joint comfort. Requires vitamin C.

supported$$