Keratin is a fibrous structural protein that makes up human hair, skin, and nails. It is found in smaller amounts in endocrine glands and internal organs. It serves a primarily protective function and is more resistant to scratching and tearing than other proteins in the body.
Description and basic properties of keratin
The human body is covered in a durable protective layer that prevents water and other substances from penetrating through the skin. This protective shield owes its flexibility and strength to a protein with a triple-helix structure called keratin.
Keratin is an insoluble, tough protein that provides protection to most of the human integumentary system and plays an important role in vision. The disulfide bridges connecting the three strands of its constituent amino acids provide elasticity to skin and hair, and make tooth enamel and nails strong and hard.
Keratin deficiency, which usually occurs with age, slows hair growth, weakens it, and makes it brittle. Nails may also become thin and discolored. Taking keratin as a dietary supplement can stop these processes and bring other benefits to the body.
Benefits of taking keratin
Strengthens hair
Keratin smoothes the cuticles – the cells that make up the overlapping scales that form the outer protective layer of the hair – and thus restores the volume and natural shine of the hair. It also accelerates its growth and limits hair loss.
Maintains skin elasticity
Providing the body with the necessary amounts of keratin improves the condition of connective tissue. The protein contributes to the hydration of the skin, thus making it more elastic and smoother.
Accelerates wound healing
Thanks to its beneficial effects on the skin, keratin has become an extremely promising biomaterial for treating various types of wounds. Research suggests that this is due to its ability to stimulate the growth of healthy cells in the affected areas.
Keratin has other beneficial properties that are still being studied by specialists. Its antioxidant properties, the connection between the deficiency of this protein in the body and certain types of diabetes, etc. are being studied.
Dosage and administration
Application: Contributes to the normal condition of hair, skin, nails and connective tissue.
Note: Not to be used by pregnant or lactating women, as well as by persons under 18 years of age. Not to be used as a substitute for a varied and nutritious diet. Do not exceed the recommended daily dose.
Recommended daily dose of the product: 2 capsules daily.
Storage: In a cool, dry place, out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight!
Expiration and batch: Marked on the packaging label.
