search by
Copyright @ Pol J Cosmetol
Pol J Cosmetol 2017, 20(3): 248-251pl  Assessment of the impact of collagen supplements on the zinc levels in hairVioletta Tomaszewicz 1/, Anna Światły-Figiel 1/, Jacek J. Klawe 1/, Maria Chrzanowska 2/ 1/ Katedra i Zakład Higieny i Epidemiologii, Collegium Medicum UMK w Bydgoszczy 2/ Kozmetika Afrodita w Toruniu Summary Introduction. Population-based studies show an increasing tendency of using a hair mineral analysis, conducted with the use of atomic absorption spectrometry. The method allows to precisely determine the differences in the mineralization level before and after supplementation. Aim. The aim of the research was to determine the extent to which fish collagen-based supplements Class A Collagen produced by Noble Health affect the level of zinc in human hair. Materials and methods. The research was conducted on 29 adults (aged 25-65), after elimination of all persons who used the supplementation for a shorter period of time or applied it irregularly. Hair samples were collected from every person twice: before the product application and after the three-month supplementation period. Results. The Noble Health Class A Collagen dietary supplements increase the zinc levels in hair. Based on the analysis of Zn concentration in hair which belonged to the application group (of 29 persons) who for the period of three months used nutricosmetics from Noble Health, an average increase of Zn concentration in hair of 9.342 [μg/g] was noted, which constituted an increase of 9.74%.with respect to the average initial content of Zn in hair of the examined population. Conclusions. Supplementation with a product based on collagen and supplementary substances has a high research potential, which implies the need for further studies. What should be noted is the high potential of atomic spectrometry in examining efficacy of supplements. Key words: collagen, skin, supplements, hair, zinc, atomic spectrometry |