Nutritional Supplement For Hair Loss

NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS

• To address possible deficiencies, take a good multivitamin and mineral supplement daily.

• If your skin is dry and flaky, take 500 milligrams of flaxseed oil two or three times daily.

• To assure proper assimilation of nutrients, take a full spectrum digestive enzyme supplement providing 5,000 international units of lipase, 2,500 international units of amylase, and 300 international units of protease, plus 500 to 1,000 milligrams of pancreatin, with each meal.

Note: Long-term supplementation with pancreatin is not advised, as it can cause your pancreas to reduce its own production of this important enzyme. Overuse also has the potential to cause nausea or diarrhea. After two months on pancreatin, discontinue use and monitor your reaction. If you find that your problems recur, discuss pancreatin supplementation with your health-care provider. Provillus for Men contains Saw Palmetto extract, which has the properties to lower the levels of male hormones DHT in male body.

• High doses of inositol can stimulate hair growth in some individuals with nonscarring types of hair loss, even after long-term loss. Take 200 milligrams twice a day.

• Choline acts together with inositol. If you take inositol, take an equal amount of choline.

• Vitamin E is necessary for skin and scalp health, including the health of the hair follicles. Choose a product containing mixed tocopherols or d-alpha-tocopherol (avoid the dl-alpha-tocopherol form) and start by taking 200 international units daily. After two weeks, increase the dosage to 400 international units daily.

Note: If you are taking an anticoagulant (blood thinner), consult your physician before taking supplemental vitamin E.

• Selenium assists in the utilization of vitamin E. Take 100 to 200 micrograms daily.

Try the following supplement program:

• Take 1,000 to 3,000 milligrams (1 to 3 grams) of a freeform amino-acid formula, in capsule or powder form, two or three times daily, either before or after meals.

• Take 1,000 to 3,000 milligrams (1 to 3 grams) of a mixed chelated mineral formula at lunchtime and 2,000 milligrams at night.
• Silica and zinc are important for hair growth and strength. Take 100 to 250 milligrams of silica once or twice daily, plus 15 milligrams of zinc twice daily. Take zinc with food to prevent stomach upset. If you take over 30 milligrams of zinc on a daily basis for more than one or two months, you should also take 1 to 2 milligrams of copper each day to maintain a proper mineral balance.

• Take a vitamin-B-complex supplement that supplies 25 to 50 milligrams of the major B vitamins two or three times daily.
• Take an additional 500 micrograms to 2 milligrams of biotin daily.
• Take 500 to 1,000 milligrams of vitamin C twice daily.
• Vitamin C supports hair formation and helps with the structural support of the hair follicles.