Oihane Nieto Iriberri, Erena Gil-Quintana, Andrés Aguirre and Alicia González del Pozo*
Hair loss and brittle nails affect millions of men and women of all ages and ethnicities and may impact their appearance and psycho-emotional well-being. Genetics, chronic inflammation, oxidative stress, internal and external factors (UV light, pollutants, aging, poor nutrition, as well as psycho-emotional stress), can damage hair follicle and nail plate, influencing the health and appearance of hair and nails.
Ovoderm® is a natural eggshell membrane-based oral supplement comprised of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid, among more than 400 biomolecules, with a relevant sulphur-bearing amino acid content, with well-known anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and cellular activation properties. The aim of the present research was to study the effectiveness of Ovoderm® on hair and nails of healthy subjects with self-perceived increased hair shedding and/or nail brittleness.
The oral administration of Ovoderm® for 60 days resulted in significative improvement of hair density and decreased hair loss, as well as the improvement of scalp sensitivity. Likewise, participants in the Ovoderm® group experienced an improvement in their nail overall condition, in terms of nail hardness, growth rate and glow.
The study concluded as well that the ingredient is safe and well tolerated.
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