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question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

lovesallanimals — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:16:45 GMT

I take his Complete for Women which has 5,000 m of Viamin A. I wanted to order the TSV but it has an additional 1000 A. Is this too much? Would have asked my Dr. but it is Sunday and this pricing will be gone by Mon. Please help.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

hoosieroriginal — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:35:09 GMT

Last night I got my Hair Skin and Nails out and looked at it and noticed the large amount of Vitamin A also. I take a multi-vitamin that has a lot in it also - GOOD QUESTION! Hoping someone can answer.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

MarieIG — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:44:44 GMT

I have not looked at the nutritional label of these products (recently) but have heard Andrew Lessman say that he uses the beta carotene form of Vit A, which is safer as then the body converts what it needs to Vit A.

I would also suggest that you look up the beta carotene content in one carrot and compare it to the two products, I believe that you will find it reassuring.

P.S. : I went over and looked and you are able to get the lable information at HSN and it does say beta carotene. I am not pushing anyone to order anything that they are not comfortable with. I will be ordering the HHS&N myself.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

lovesallanimals — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:39:18 GMT

@MarieIG wrote:
I have not looked at the nutritional label of these products (recently) but have heard Andrew Lessman say that he uses the beta carotene form of Vit A, which is safer as then the body converts what it needs to Vit A.

I would also suggest that you look up the beta carotene content in one carrot and compare it to the two products, I believe that you will find it reassuring.

MarielG: Thank you for your response, you have helped me a great deal. I had just read Dr. Weil's post on Vitamin A and he said that if you take Vitamin A it should be in the form of beta carotene. I had ordered the TSV earlier, cancelled, and now have reordered it.

Again, thank you for pointing out this very important fact.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

hoosieroriginal — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 12:40:48 GMT

I pulled this from a website (tried to create shortcut, but it wouldn't let me)

Most women need 2,333 International Units, or 700 micrograms, of vitamin A each day, while men need 3,000 IU or 900 micrograms, according to the Linus Pauling Institute. Because vitamin A plays such an important role in a developing baby’s development, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers need more vitamin A -- 2,567 IU and 4,333 IU, respectively. A healthy and varied diet should provide adequate vitamin A to keep you healthy in most cases, but vitamin supplements -- taken under a doctor’s supervision -- can help pick up any slack to prevent a deficiency.

Conversely, overconsuming vitamin A eventually causes vitamin toxicity, called hypervitaminosis A. The toxicity affects your skin and hair -- you might notice excessive oil production on your skin and scalp, and you might also experience hair loss and skin flaking. Too much vitamin A can also prove-life threatening -- it causes fluid to build up in your skull. This increases pressure on your brain and can cause coma or even death. Do not exceed an intake 10,000 IU of vitamin A daily, advises the Linus Pauling Institute, or you put yourself at risk of hypervitaminosis A. Only preformed vitamin A -- the type found in animal products and some vitamin supplements -- causes hypervitaminosis A. The vitamin A in plants is found in an inactive form, called beta-carotene, which does not pose a health risk.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

Tribesters — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:40:34 GMT

I'm one that orders vitamins & then never takes them. I ordered these last year & until about 2 months ago I was really good about taking them daily. I couldn't believe the difference in my nails. My weak nails became hard & would grow so fast. I wasn't sure what it was doing for my hair or skin. About 2 months ago I stopped taking them. All of a sudden my face was breaking out- red spots & was so dry. I wasn't sure what was causing it. I tried eliminating products- purity cleanser, my sonic care, IT cosmetics, argon oil, and so on. Nothing seemed to help. Then one day I decided to use up the rest of my HHSN's. In 2-3 days my skin improved. I couldn't believe it. Even when you read the reviews there isn't too much said about what it does for your skin. I just ordered a year supply & I won't quit taking them this time. I highly recommend them.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

bebe777 — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:47:11 GMT

@loveour4leggedfriends wrote:
@MarieIG wrote:
I have not looked at the nutritional label of these products (recently) but have heard Andrew Lessman say that he uses the beta carotene form of Vit A, which is safer as then the body converts what it needs to Vit A.

I would also suggest that you look up the beta carotene content in one carrot and compare it to the two products, I believe that you will find it reassuring.

@MarieIG wrote:
I have not looked at the nutritional label of these products (recently) but have heard Andrew Lessman say that he uses the beta carotene form of Vit A, which is safer as then the body converts what it needs to Vit A.

I would also suggest that you look up the beta carotene content in one carrot and compare it to the two products, I believe that you will find it reassuring.

MarielG: Thank you for your response, you have helped me a great deal. I had just read Dr. Weil's post on Vitamin A and he said that if you take Vitamin A it should be in the form of beta carotene. I had ordered the TSV earlier, cancelled, and now have reordered it.

Again, thank you for pointing out this very important fact.

@lovesallanimals, I just want to reiterate what @MarieIG mentioned and what @hoosieroriginal quotes just above:

Only preformed vitamin A -- the type found in animal products and some vitamin supplements -- causes hypervitaminosis A. The vitamin A in plants is found in an inactive form, called beta-carotene, which does not pose a health risk.

Andrew regularly talks about how the pre-formed Vitamin A, which is regularly found in drugstore supplements, should be avoided and can pose health risks if too much is taken.

That's why Andrew always uses the beta-carotene form of Vitamin A which doesn't have the same cautions against it.

-- bebe

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

bebe777 — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:48:48 GMT

@Tribesters wrote:
I'm one that orders vitamins & then never takes them. I ordered these last year & until about 2 months ago I was really good about taking them daily. I couldn't believe the difference in my nails. My weak nails became hard & would grow so fast. I wasn't sure what it was doing for my hair or skin. About 2 months ago I stopped taking them. All of a sudden my face was breaking out- red spots & was so dry. I wasn't sure what was causing it. I tried eliminating products- purity cleanser, my sonic care, IT cosmetics, argon oil, and so on. Nothing seemed to help. Then one day I decided to use up the rest of my HHSN's. In 2-3 days my skin improved. I couldn't believe it. Even when you read the reviews there isn't too much said about what it does for your skin. I just ordered a year supply & I won't quit taking them this time. I highly recommend them.

Hi @Tribesters, good to see you around here. -- yup, we learn the hard way... lol, that's the AndreW Lessman difference.

-- bebe

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

SANNA — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 13:52:15 GMT

I ordered it, we both use this product and loving it. Also I ordered Tumeric and Immune support for an upcoming season.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

henderson — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:28:35 GMT

Email or call ProCaps -- his lab in Henderson, NV. Not sure if they have some answering on week-ends.

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Shelbelle — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 15:34:46 GMT

I take one Centrum Silver Vit and one Lessman H, S and Nails, no overdosing on Vit A.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

bebe777 — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 16:36:36 GMT

@henderson wrote:
Email or call ProCaps -- his lab in Henderson, NV. Not sure if they have some answering on week-ends.

If you go the the procapslabs website, their 800 number is listed there. It's also listed on every bottle. -- Today they will have customer service reps available until 10pm ET tonight.

The best time to call is this afternoon after the noon-2pm ET show. -- They are usually very busy during show times.

You can call them seven days a weeks (except for national holidays). During the week days they open up at 9am ET.

They are really helpful.

-- bebe

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

VaBelle35 — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 17:17:37 GMT

Thanks for asking this question. This was a great discussion.

I learn something new every day ;o)

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

FLGators — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 21:21:31 GMT

@loveour4leggedfriends wrote:

I take his Complete for Women which has 5,000 m of Viamin A. I wanted to order the TSV but it has an additional 1000 A. Is this too much? Would have asked my Dr. but it is Sunday and this pricing will be gone by Mon. Please help.

Just noticed the serving size is 2. If you intend to take 1 per day, it's just 500a or you could take it on alternate days since the HHSN is a good standalone supplement since it has the B-complex. I have done it since I can't take a truck load like some of the hosts, it's an overkill imo.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

lovesallanimals — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 22:04:12 GMT

@FLGators wrote:
@loveour4leggedfriends wrote:

I take his Complete for Women which has 5,000 m of Viamin A. I wanted to order the TSV but it has an additional 1000 A. Is this too much? Would have asked my Dr. but it is Sunday and this pricing will be gone by Mon. Please help.
Just noticed the serving size is 2. If you intend to take 1 per day, it's just 500a or you could take it on alternate days since the HHSN is a good standalone supplement since it has the B-complex. I have done it since I can't take a truck load like some of the hosts, it's an overkill imo.

Figator: Thank you. That is much better. I did not realize that the contents on the label was for 2 pills. I will definately be taking one per day not two.

Re: question re: Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails

winamac1 — Sun, 10 Jul 2016 23:07:03 GMT

I wish I could take this, but I itch terribly with biotin!