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Combining Solgar Vegetal Silica & Skin, Nails & Hair: Safety & Dosage


Question
Hi there;

I have two questions (if that is ok)

I am having a serious problem with my skin, hair & nails (brittle, dry, cracking) which gets 100% worse in winter
I want to start taking Solgar (natural) tables specifically:  Vegetal Silica (Springtime Horse) & Skin, Nails & Hair (Advanced MSM Formula).  Can I take these two at the same time or am I over-dosing on minerals?  Any other suggestions?

I am healthy, go to gym, eat everything (in moderation of course) so it's not a diet problem.

2nd Question my husband has these red dots on his legs - not like the ones women get when shaving, not clogged follicles almost like tons of little bites.  0% chance of getting him anywhere NEAR a Doctor.  Could it be an allergy?  They are itchy and red not yellow


Please help
Many thanks
G

Answer
G,

Can't really speak to the supplements that you want to take.  Frankly, if your diet is good, you shouldn't need them. I have patients that swear by plain old Knox gelatin for their nails, but that anecdotal.

Far as your husband, it sounds like a contact dermatitis of local allergic skin reaction.  He could be reacting to something as simple as the elastic in his socks.  I would certainly suggest he see a doctor for it, since making a diagnosis over the internet is not always accurate :-).