BEAUTY COMES FROM WITHIN Its whats inside that counts Merz Spezial Dragees are nutritional beauty supplements which have been specially designed to give you fresh, healthy skin, strong, shiny hair and beautiful, firm fingernails. They contain a unique combination of vitamins, micronutrients, and soy protein, which: provides your body with the substances it needs to grow healthy skin, hair and nails imparts a general feeling of well–being The ingredients in Merz Spezial Dragees have been chosen to provide the relevant nutrients, in the correct proportions, to support natural biological processes. Taking two Merz Spezial Dragees a day provides your body with comprehensive care for the skin, hair and nails. Note that in some countries Merz Spezial Dragees are available as an OTC supplement, which contains a slightly modified set of ingredients, including yeast and L–cystine. Benefits for skin Vitamin C helps to make your skin strong and elastic, and protects it from oxidative damage. Vitamin E, vitamin B2 and zinc* also protect your skin from oxidative damage Vitamin E stabilises the ”skin barrier function“, which helps your skin to retain moisture, and to keep undesirable substances out Cysteine and methionine (in soy protein*), and L-cystine**, are building blocks needed to make skin. Vitamin B6 helps to incorporate these building blocks into your skin Niacin, biotin, vitamin A and vitamin B2 are vital to maintain your skin The OTC formulation of Merz Spezial Dragees also contains additional ingredients: Beta-carotene** can be made into vitamin A, which is vital for the structure and function of your skin Yeast** is an excellent source of protein, minerals, and B-complex vitamins, which support healthy skin Visible results: smooth, soft skin and a radiant, fresh appearance. *In MSD FS (food supplement) only **In MSD OTC only Science Merz Spezial Dragees - The Facts The benefits of taking Merz Spezial Dragees were assessed by independent experts in a scientific study that included 21 women for 6 months. One Merz Spezial Dragee taken twice a day achieves visible results: Smooth, soft skin, and a radiant, fresh appearance 48% decrease in skin roughness 78% decrease in skin dryness Healthy, strong hair 74% less dystrophic hair (hair supplied with insufficient nutrients) More anagen hair (actively growing hair) Significantly thicker and 18% more durable hair Smooth, firm fingernails Up to 18% faster nail growth Up to 14% smoother nails In summary, Merz Spezial Dragees provide everything you need for fresh, healthy skin, strong, shiny hair, and beautiful, firm fingernails. Dosage How many to take? Take one Merz Spezial Dragee twice a day (in the morning and the evening). Available in a pack containing 60 dragees. Key ingredients 1 daily dosage (21 dragee/day) contains: %RDA* Vitamin C120.0 mg 150% Niacin30.0mg NE 188% Vitamin E13.4 mg ?–TE 112% Vitamin B63.2 mg 229% Vitamin B22.6 mg 186% Vitamin A800 ?g RE 100% Vitamin B122 ?g 80% Vitamin B12.4 mg 218% Folic acid400 ?g 200% Biotin60 ?g 120% Pantothenic acid7.2 mg 120% Iron5 mg 36% Zinc5 mg 50% Soy protein powder50 mg ** containing: Cysteine0.55 mg*** ** Methionine0.55 mg*** **