Keratin

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Categories: Protein

Type: Protein
Name: Keratin
RDA: 0
Importance- to Body:
Skin, Hair, Nails
Distribution- in Body:
Skin
Excess Effects:
Too much protein build-up in body
Deficiency Effects:
Weak and Brittle Nails, Hair Thinning, Hair Loss
Food Sources:
Eggs, Kale, Spinach, Protein-Rich Foods, Vitamin A Foods, Iron-Rich Foods
Environmental/Geographic Sources:
Supplements (Powder and Capsule), Hair Treatments, Shampoos, Conditioners, Zinc, B Vitamins, Omega 3 fatty acids
Supplemental information:
Insoluble in Water, Protective Protein, Keratin in Hair is a protective layer from the environment

Synonyms:
Carbamide Carbonyl diamide Carbonyldiamine Diaminomethanal Diaminomethanone
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