Following is a list of more supplements that will help to prevent hair loss and maintain healthy hair:
Silica
Silica, a trace mineral that strengthens hair can be taken as a supplement or food. It can be found in foods such as oats, sunflower seeds, rice and potatoes. Some nutritionists recommend taking therapeutic doses of 5-20 milligrams daily but other recommended doses are up to 1,000 milligrams.
Saw Palmetto
This is a natural herb and works at combating hair loss in both sexes. This herb is a small palm that grows in warm climates and produces a red fruit. It lowers the DHT level in our body by blocking 5 alpha-reductose which reduces the development of the chemical dyhydrotestosterone (DHT), which causes hair loss.
Both topical and oral products can be used to reduce DHT levels throughout the body and directly on the scalp. A therapeutic dose of this herb would be 320 to 400 milligrams daily to promote healthy hair growth.
Nettles
Nettle root extract has been used successfully in Europe for treating hair loss. Nettle root capsules can also be used as a treatment for thinning hair. Nettle products are used as a topical treatment to give your hair shine and strength.
This herb can stimulate hair roots to grow, improve scalp circulation, help the flow of oxygen and nutrients into hair follicles, and contribute to hair growth. Clinical trials have given evidence to the effectiveness of nettle root extracts in hair loss treatments that include genetic male-pattern baldness and alopecia areata.
Shou-Wu
This herb has been used by the Chinese for hundreds of years and is a popular herbal remedy for treating hair loss and reversing gray hair. Shou-Wu is usually taken orally as a dietary supplement. Topical lotions of this herb have also been developed for treating hair loss.
Emu Oil
Emu oil is an excellent anti-inflammatory agent. Its rich in lineolic acid (an unsaturated omega-6 fatty acid) and can have a positive effect on different types of hair, skin and scalp disorders.
Always check with a healthcare provider before taking any new supplements because some are not recommended for pregnant women, various medical conditions, or in combination with other drugs. Here is another great resource for other top hair loss treatments.
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