Nutrition is one of the keys to protecting your hair from falling out and improving overall hair health. Unhealthy hair from poor nutrition makes the hair much more susceptible to thinning and receding.
A diet that is high in inflammatory foods can also contribute to pattern baldness so eating foods that are anti-inflammatory is also useful.
Pygeum Africanum, also known as the African Plum Tree, is an African mountain tree whose bark is widely used in traditional medicine, and is of growing interest in several areas of Western medicine. As a result of this, the tree has become endangered, as harvesters debark an estimated 35,000 trees per year, without leaving enough …
One of the well known underlying causes of thinning hair, and receding hairlines is having an iron deficiency. One way to measure iron in the human body is to take the ferritin levels, which can correlate to the amount of iron the body stores. Ensuring your body maintains appropriate ferritin levels will help prevent the …
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Nutrafol is a supplement marketed to women (and men) suffering from hair loss. They claims that their unique formula is one of the most comprehensive and scientifically advanced hair loss supplements available. This supplement targets two specific causes of hair loss: inflammation elevated stress hormones. By targeting these causes, in addition to the usual nutritional …
Folic acid (FA), also known as vitamin B9, folacin, or pteroyl-L-glutamic acid, is one of the B vitamin-complexes. Folic acid becomes bioactive for the body when it is metabolised by the liver, which converts it into dihydrofolic acid. The body is not able to create folate, or vitamin B9, on its own; it needs to …
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Gingko is well known as one of the oldest living species of tree. In recent years it has become a popular ingredient in herbal supplements sold in North America and Europe. It has also long been used in traditional forms of medicine as a way to improve memory and alertness. Modern studies show that Ginkgo …
A naturally occurring product, Thuja Orientalis hot water extract has been clinically proven in studies to hair count when applied topically to the scalp. But the question remains, will it actually help with hair growth for people like you and me? In this article I’m going to summarise the findings from this study to show …
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The standard Western diet isn’t exactly the healthiest. And, if one’s not monitoring their nutrient intake carefully, this may result in dietary deficiency. In this article you’ll learn the truth about whether hair loss could be caused by a deficiency in the vitamin B12. Firstly, I’ll explain exactly what this vitamin is and why it’s …
5-alpha-reductase (5AR) is an enzyme in the body that converts testosterone into DHT which then goes on to cause hair loss in men affected with androgenic alopecia. By inhibiting the enzyme we can essentially slow down the production of DHT and thereby prevent hair loss. Here’s the top 3 natural compounds that inhibit 5-alpha-reductase. Reishi …
There are many ingredients and treatments currently on the market that specifically target hair loss including Aloe Vera and Liquorice root. But one very powerful and effective ingredient that you may not have heard too much about is the natural plant ginseng. Ginseng is classed as any one of the eleven different species of slow-growing …
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Gotu Kola, also known as Centella asiatica, is a medicinal herb that has been widely used in traditional practices and is growing in popularity among Western medical practices. Modern medicine has begun to explore the potential uses of the Gotu Kola plant, and there is even research suggesting the potential for Gotu Kola to help …