Do Hair, Skin and Nail Supplements Work?

If you've ever roamed the aisles where supplements are stocked, no doubt you've noticed - and possibly even tried - vitamins or minerals advertising help for your hair, skin and nails.

STORY AT-A-GLANCE

• Healthy hair, skin and nails depend on three main structural proteins: solubilized keratin, collagen peptides and elastin, but there are other plant-based supplements that benefit these areas for more vibrant health

• Other integrative interventions include extracts from the herb Polypodium leucotomos, a plant-based supplement for sensitiv…