What are some alternative treatments for thinning hair? I read a man who used a regimen of nutrient vitamins?

and he wrote an answer in here a few weeks ago and I wrote down his responses, which was excellent, and included supplements he'd been taking that'd been effective for him - I'm a little thinning on the top at 45 and couldn't even find the question in the archives.... I can't find the paper I wrote it all on...What are some alternative treatments for thinning hair? I read a man who used a regimen of nutrient vitamins?
If hair thinning is part of the regular pattern of male pattern baldness then anything that contains an inhibitor of the enzyme 5伪-Reductase (mainly type II) and the testosterone metabolite dihydrotestosterone (DHT) might help. This enzyme and the metabolite DHT are both implicated.



Saw palmetto [ Serenoa repens], nettle root , black cohosh [Actaea racemosa, Cimicifuga racemosa], willow herb [Epilobium parviflorum] can all help here.



Other herbs and supplements that can strengthen the hair include: horsetail [Equisetum arvense], zinc, B complex vitamins, protein and Methyl-sulfonyl-methane or MSM (sulphur is an integral part of the hair).



Externally you can try rosemary oil or lemongrass oil (cleanse the scalp and stimulates the circulation), capsicum/cayenne oil, ginger oil and black seed oil. You could use individually or make a cocktail.



Avoid soy (soya) as it can promote hair loss by its suppressing action on the thyroid gland. Good thyroid function is important for healthy hair so it might be a good idea to get a blood test. If you are not on thyroid medication you could take sea kelp tablets which might help with hair growth as they boost thyroid function....NOT if you are thyroid medication however.



Some reading if interested:

http://www.raysahelian.com/5alphareducta

http://www.women-thinning-hair-loss.com/

http://www.a1msm.co.uk/about_msm/01_what



Best wishes.What are some alternative treatments for thinning hair? I read a man who used a regimen of nutrient vitamins?
The best things for hair (and antigraying) are

PABA, C, E, zinc and selenium, biotin and pantothenic acid and choline.

Use a PH balanced shampoo.
Drink a soy protein shake each day, as hair is protein. The other suggestions for vitamins are good (natural multi-vitamin, B complex, etc) We put lotions on our skin but forget that the scalp needs to be nourished also. There is a natural alternative from Shaklee called Pro Sante Hair Treatment. Just rub on 20 drops on the scalp each day to help nourish the scalp and stimulate hair growth naturally.
Saw Palmetto, take 320-400 mg. It has been used by herbalists for hair loss in men and women. Research shows it's very effective for men.

Essential fatty acids, take a combonation containing a blend of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. Take 4,000 mg of fish or flaxseed oil and evening primrose or borage oil containing 200 mg of GLA daily.

Biotin, take 2,000 to 3,000 mcg daily

MSM, take 3,000 mg daily. It contains the mineral sulfur, which helps promote hair development.

Fo Ti, take 500 mg 3 times daily. This chinese herb is used by practitioners of Oriental medicine to slow or stop hair loss, although it is mainly used in formulas with other herbs.

Silica, take 500 mg twice daily. This mineral fosters hair development.

Rosemary essential oil, apply 3-5 drops per 1 ounce of shampoo daily to improve scalp circulation.

Zinc is a mineral required for hair development. Take 30 mg daily, along with 3 mg of copper.

Take a high potency multivitamin to provide a base of nutrients for healthy hair. I would recommend Nature's Way Alive! multivitamins. It contains the super green foods such as chlorella, spirulina, barley and wheatgrass for healthy hair.

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