Polypodium Leucotomos Extract for Skin, Hair, and Nails

How to take Polypodium Leucotomos Extract?

Our Polypodium supplement comes in a bottle with 90 vegetarian capsules. We recommend adults to take 2 capsules of 500 mg every day. Each serving contains 1,000 mg of Polypodium leucotomos 4:1 leaf extract. The only other two ingredients are acacia gum and white rice flour.

For most people, it makes sense to take one or two capsules each day. It is best to take both capsules in the morning, at least thirty minutes before you plan on having any exposure to the sun. However, when you go out in the sun, you should still use topical skin products to avoid exposure.

You should store all your supplements out of direct sunlight and in a cool, dark location. It is also important to keep all supplements out of the reach of children and pets. These fern extract supplements are meant for healthy adults who are looking to boost their overall well-being.

For all other uses, you should speak with a healthcare provider before taking these capsules.

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