Lustriva® (Bonded Arginine Silicate, Magnesium Biotinate) – 160 mg
In today’s evolving beauty and wellness landscape, the focus has shifted from external solutions to nurturing beauty from within. Among the many innovations driving this change is Lustriva®, a next-generation ingredient designed to promote hair and skin health from the inside out.
Formulated by Nutrition21, a leader in novel ingredient development, Lustriva is making waves in the industry for its clinically-backed efficacy in promoting existing hair growth.
Lustriva is a patented complex of bonded arginine silicate and magnesium biotinate, a one-of-a-kind combination that provides biotin and silicon in unique, highly bioavailable forms.[1-3] It’s a clinically studied beauty-from-within ingredient with research backing its enhanced efficacy in supporting healthy hair and skin.[4]
Biotin is traditionally known as an important B-vitamin for nail and hair health. However, Lustriva introduces a unique and effective form of biotin that delivers results in areas where generic biotin has traditionally struggled.
Combined with a unique form of silicon, this complex goes beyond merely supporting hair growth. It’s a comprehensive solution that helps to nourish and support hair itself.[4] Let’s take a look at this study, then get into the components and mechanisms after that:
Clinical Evidence Supporting Lustriva’s Effectiveness
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Lustriva’s effectiveness is backed by a 2021 randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study, where it was shown to significantly improve both hair and skin health in a group of healthy women experiencing early signs of hair thinning and female-pattern hair loss.[4]
This 12-week study involved 90 female participants aged 21 to 65. They were divided into three groups: one receiving a high dose of Lustriva, one a low dose, and one a placebo. The high-dose group, which took 160 mg of Lustriva (the same dose in two chew serving of Force Factor’s Hair Growth Accelerator chews), showed remarkable results for both hair growth and skin.[4]
Key Findings: Hair Health Improvements
One of the standout results of the study was Lustriva’s ability to promote existing hair growth, particularly in increasing the proportion of terminal hairs compared to finer, vellus hairs.[4] Terminal hairs are the thicker, coarser hairs that contribute to overall hair volume and give hair its fuller appearance, while vellus hairs are the thin, fine “peach fuzz” hairs that are less noticeable.
By week three, the high-dose Lustriva group saw a significant increase in the percentage of terminal hairs, which continued through the 12-week study.[4]
This rapid onset of results suggests that Lustriva may accelerate the transition of hair follicles from the resting (telogen) phase into the active growth (anagen) phase. Hair follicles go through a natural cycle of growth, rest, and shedding, and maintaining and promoting the anagen phase is key to supporting continuous, healthy hair growth.[5,6]
Moreover, the study revealed that the increase in the growth of terminal hairs with Lustriva supplementation translated into a noticeable change in the fullness of hair.[4]
The Role of Advanced Technology in Measuring Hair Growth
To further cement the significance of these results, it’s important to note that researchers used advanced technology to assess the changes in hair health objectively. They employed sophisticated technologies like the TrichoScan HD system, which uses digital imaging and analysis to measure hair density and growth parameters. This cutting-edge tool provides an accurate, unbiased assessment of hair health, offering a far more reliable measure than traditional visual scales.
Beyond Hair: Skin Health Benefits
Lustriva’s benefits extend beyond hair to improve overall skin health, particularly in reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines. In the same clinical trial, participants in the high-dose Lustriva group also experienced significant improvements in wrinkle depth, as measured by the Antera 3D system.[4] This validated diagnostic tool reconstructs skin topography in three dimensions.
Lustriva supplementation led to a significant improvement in hair growth compared to placebo.[4]
By the end of the 12-week study, participants who took Lustriva saw a measurable reduction in wrinkle depth compared to baseline, with noticeable improvements in skin smoothness and texture.[4] These results suggest that Lustriva’s combination of biotin and silicon helps support the skin’s structural integrity from within, providing key nutrients important to the health and integrity of skin cells.
The Next Generation of Hair Growth Supplements
The bonded arginine silicate in Lustriva offers bioavailable form of silicon and arginine.[7] This means that Lustriva not only delivers the ingredients needed for hair and skin health but uses forms that are readily absorbed so the at the body is able to effectively utilize them.
Lustriva represents a major leap forward in hair and skin health. With its patented complex of magnesium biotinate and arginine silicate, Lustriva offers a potent, bioavailable option to help support the look and feel of hair and skin.
To learn more about Lustriva’s effects on hair growth and skin health, check out our full deep dive article, “Lustriva: Next-Generation Beauty-From-Within Supplement from Nutrition21“, where we dive deeper into the novel ingredient’s components, mechanisms of action, and pharmacokinetics.
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) – 90 mg
Lustriva is a patented, one-of-a-kind complex from Nutrition21 made to support healthier-looking hair and skin. It’s a bonded arginine silicate and magnesium biotinate delivering unique and bioavailable forms of silicon and biotin.
Vitamin C plays a crucial role in hair growth and skin health due to its antioxidant properties and ability to enhance collagen production.
As an essential nutrient, vitamin C helps neutralize free radicals—unstable molecules that can damage cells and accelerate aging.[8] By neutralizing these free radicals, vitamin C protects hair follicles and skin cells from oxidative stress, a factor that can contribute to premature aging, hair thinning, and loss.[9]
One of vitamin C’s most significant benefits for hair health is its role in collagen synthesis.[10] Collagen is a structural protein that supports the integrity of hair, skin, and nails. Boosting collagen production strengthens hair strands and promotes a healthy scalp, providing a strong foundation for new hair growth. In particular, vitamin C helps the body produce and maintain this protein, making it essential for preventing hair breakage and supporting the hair’s growth cycle.
In addition to its direct impact on collagen, vitamin C may also help reduce levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT),[11] a hormone linked to hair loss in conditions like androgenic alopecia. By reducing DHT production, vitamin C could slow down or prevent hair thinning, encouraging healthier hair growth.
For skin health, vitamin C is renowned for its anti-aging effects. It promotes collagen production in the dermis, which helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines while also enhancing skin elasticity.[12] Its antioxidant properties further protect the skin from environmental stressors such as UV radiation, which can lead to photoaging.
Overall, vitamin C’s multifunctional benefits in the Force Factor Hair Growth Accelerator make it an essential component for promoting both healthy hair and vibrant skin. Plus, at 100% DV (daily value) of what you need for this essential vitamin, this 90mg dose in Force Factor Hair Growth Accelerator is very solid.
Vitamin E (as d/-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) – 10 mg
Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant with numerous benefits for both hair growth and skin health. It’s often used in supplements like Force Factor’s Hair Growth Accelerator since it helps to protect cells from oxidative stress, which is a key factor in hair thinning and skin aging.
Vitamin E and Hair Health
Vitamin E supports hair health by promoting scalp circulation and increasing blood flow, which in turn helps nourish hair follicles and encourage growth. Studies have shown that this nutrient can help reduce oxidative damage in the scalp, preventing the deterioration of hair follicles caused by free radicals.[13]
The before-and-after images from the Lustriva Study[4]
Vitamin E is also known to help with hair loss by mitigating the effects of oxidative stress, which can lead to hair thinning over time. Some studies have even shown that patients suffering from alopecia areata due to accumulating oxidative stress have lower vitamin E levels.[14]
Vitamin E and Skin Health
In terms of skin health, alpha-tocopheryl acetate has shown promising effects in research due to its role in protecting the skin from UV-induced damage. It’s been shown to prevent the formation of free radicals caused by UV exposure.[15] Those effects reduce the risk of sunburn, inflammation, and skin damage.
Moreover, vitamin E helps maintain the skin’s lipid balance,[16] which is crucial for keeping the skin hydrated and preventing moisture loss.
Vitamin E also plays a role in collagen production, which supports skin elasticity and helps reduce the appearance of wrinkles.[17] Its antioxidant properties protect skin cells from premature aging, making it a popular ingredient in skincare products and supplements aimed at promoting youthful, healthy skin.
In Force Factor’s Hair Growth Accelerator, vitamin E works synergistically with Lustriva and vitamin C to enhance overall scalp health and improve hair strength and resilience.
At 67% DV, this 10 mg dose provides a nice boost to the vitamin E you’ll get during the day as long as you’re eating a well-balanced diet that contains foods like leafy green vegetables, nuts, and seeds that are all high in this essential vitamin.
