A clinical trial to investigate the effect of Cynatine HNS on hair and nail parameters.
OBJECTIVE
A new, novel product, Cynatine HNS, was evaluated for its effects as a supplement for improving various aspects of hair and nails in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial.


METHODS
A total of 50 females were included and randomized into two groups. The active group (n = 25) received 2 capsules containing Cynatine HNS, comprised of Cynatine brand keratin (500 mg) plus vitamins and minerals, per day, and the placebo group (n = 25) received 2 identical capsules of maltodextrin per day for 90 days. End points for hair loss, hair growth, hair strength, amino acid composition, and hair luster were measured. End points were also measured for nail strength and the appearance of nails.


RESULTS
The results show that subjects taking Cynatine HNS showed statistically significant improvements in their hair and nails when compared to placebo.


CONCLUSIONS
Cynatine HNS is an effective supplement for improving hair and nails in 90 days or less. EudraCT number is 2014-002645-22.
CB Food Consulting LLC, 320 Sherman Avenue, Salt Lake City, UT 84115, USA.
Christina
0000-0003-4832-9270
C
Beer
Food, Nutrition and Health Program, Faculty of Land and Food Systems, University of British Columbia, 2357 Main Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada V6T 1Z4 ; School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, Curtin University, Kent Street, Bentley, WA 6102, Australia.
Simon
0000-0002-3102-1061
S
Wood
Roxlor Global LLC, 1013 Centre Road, Suite 106, Wilmington, DE 19805, USA.
Robert H
RH
Veghte
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D019587:Dietary Supplements; D004311:Double-Blind Method; D005260:Female; D006197:Hair / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000737:chemistry / Q000378:metabolism; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000008:administration & dosage; D009262:Nails / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000473:pathology; D014815:Vitamins / Q000008:administration & dosage
D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins; D007633:Keratins