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The Story
​At Vyta-Mends, we take health and wellness seriously, and so does our co-founder Reginald Dunlop. With over 35 years of experience as an international airline captain, he understands the importance of staying healthy, especially during a global pandemic like Covid-19. In 2020, Dunlop completed his post-graduate studies at Cornell University to become a certified nutritionist. Drawing on his expertise and with the help of a dedicated production and medical team, he introduced Immune Defense 1 and Immune Defense 2 to the Vyta-Mends product line. These two products are designed to work together or separately to provide the highest level of immune support, ensuring that you stay healthy and strong no matter what comes your way.
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Vitamin A Retinol
Naturally Found
Foods high in Vitamin A are liver, fish, eggs and dairy products.
All human cells require Vitamin A for growth. This includes hair, the fastest growing tissue in the human body. Also known as Retinol, Vitamin A contributes to hair health. Vitamin A helps the tiny glands in the skin make an oily substance called sebum. Sebum moisturizes the scalp, leaving your hair shiny and healthy, while reducing breakage.
Vitamin B6
Naturally Found
The richest sources of Vitamin B6 include fish, beef liver and organ meat, starchy vegetables and fortified cereals.
This important vitamin plays a key role in nearly every metabolic function in the body including the production of collagen and keratin, two critical forms of protein needed to support healthy hair and skin. Vitamin B6 also ensures that hair cells have access to the amino acids needed to make hair proteins.
Vitamin B7
Biotin
Naturally Found
The best sources for Vitamin B7 are, beef liver, eggs, salmon, avocados, pork, sweet potato, nuts and seeds,
All of the rage about Biotin and hair growth is real. Biotin is a B-complex which is the beauty powerhouse and a key component to reducing hair loss and promoting growth. It supports a healthy scalp and hair growth while helping to prevent dryness. Additionally, Biotin is necessary for the development of new cells for skin and hair and has been said to reverse premature graying.
Vitamin B-12
Naturally Found
​Vitamin B12 is naturally present in foods of animal origin including fish, meat, poultry, eggs, and dairy products
​This is yet another of the super power-packed B’s. B12 promotes healthy hair growth by assisting in the production of oxygen-rich red blood cells, which feed hair follicles deep in the scalp
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Vitamin C
Naturally Found
​Major contributors of Vitamin C is Citrus fruits, tomatoes, red and green peppers, kiwifruit, broccoli, strawberries, brussel sprouts, and cantaloupe.
Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system by stimulating the production of white blood cells that protect the body against infection and disease. As an antioxidant, Vitamin C helps to protect the body from the damaging effects of free radicals, which can cause oxidative stress and contribute to chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, and arthritis
Vitamin D
Naturally Found
The best sources of Vitamin D are oily fish, egg yolks, plant milks, and breakfast cereals.
This powerful antioxidant plays an important role in the production of collagen, the important protein which adds moisture, strength and elasticity to both hair and skin. It also helps to minimize the ageing effects of UV rays on the skin.
Naturally Found
Vitamin E Is found in green leafy vegetables, whole grains, fortified cereals and vegetable oils.
Vitamin E acts as one of the essential stimulants for capillary growth, enhancing total blood circulation. It improves nitric oxide production, which in turn promotes smooth blood circulation in your scalp. Additionally, Vitamin E promotes the synthesis of collagen, which is used in the building of keratin, your main hair protein
Iodine
Naturally Found
Seaweed, most seafood, and dairy.
This powerful antioxidant plays an important role in the production of collagen, the important protein which adds moisture, strength and elasticity to both hair and skin. It also helps to minimize the ageing effects of UV rays on the skin.
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GOVERNMENT STUDIES ON VITAMIN C AND IMMUNITY
​Pantothenic Acid B5
Naturally Found
Natural sources of this vitamin include fresh meat, vegetables, and whole, unprocessed grains.
Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is essential for having healthy hair. To encourage healthy hair growth and stop hair loss, it aids in nourishing and strengthening hair follicles.
Zinc
Naturally Found
The richest food sources of zinc are meat, fish, eggs and shellfish, especially oysters.
Pantothenic acid, also known as vitamin B5, is essential for having healthy hair. To encourage healthy hair growth and stop hair loss, it aids in nourishing and strengthening hair follicles.