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.
Plant-based diets including vegetarianism and veganism have been around for thousands of years, though they have more recently begun to gain popularity with the general public. In fact, a plant-based diet can have a wide array of health benefits for its followers which is why it seems its popularity has grown so quickly (1). From …
There are a variety of products on the market, including Rogaine and Propecia, that aim to target hair loss. What if I told you, however, that a supplement that is found naturally in our bodies and abundantly throughout the world, might help to lessen hair loss and even promote hair growth? This post will introduce …
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, you can slow down the production of DHT and thereby prevent hair loss. Here are the top three natural compounds that inhibit 5-alpha-reductase. Reishi …
A naturally occurring product, Thuja Orientalis hot water extract has been clinically proven in studies to improve hair count when applied topically to the scalp. But the question remains, how do these study results play out in real life when it comes to hair growth outcomes? In this article I’m going to summarise the findings …
Various have case studies have shown that Tocopherol could help reduce hair loss, but is there any truth to these claims, and if so, why? In this article I’m going to discuss how and why this vitamin can be used to stimulate hair growth. I’ll also show you the best way to use it, in …
Zinc is important in the healthy functioning of our bodies, but too much of it can create hair loss (1). Zinc helps build cells and it keeps our hormones balanced (2). It also assists with the assimilation of other vitamins, and it assists the body with assimilating protein, all of which are important for growing …
Vitamin D is understood to be one of the most important nutrients required for the body to function optimally and for an individual to be healthy. A deficiency in this essential vitamin can have many negative consequences, and it has even been linked to hair loss directly and indirectly. The negative impact of a vitamin …
When you’re suffering from hair loss, no matter the cause, it’s important to take a multi-pronged approach to tackling the problem. And while there’s never one answer for all types of hair loss, there is one factor that you have the power to change: your diet. The foods you eat have a direct impact on …
Bamboo is a flowering perennial evergreen plant that belongs to the Poaceae family. It’s thought to have originated from Central China where people have used it for thousands of years. There is significant anecdotal evidence that suggests this, but when it comes to the empirical kind we are quite sure that bamboo has been used …
First off, in this article you’ll learn what Polysorbate 80 is, how it’s commonly used and where it came from. Next, I’ll discuss the research surrounding Polysorbate 80 use for hair growth, and what this means for those suffering from male-pattern baldness. Last, you’ll learn about Polysorbate 80 availability and cost, and how to go …