Using Supplements for Faster Growing Hair?
Posted on May 22, 2009 with No Comments
Interestingly, one the best selling products in the industry is supplements (vitamins) for faster growing hair, healthier hair, et al.
I was pretty sceptical at first until I spoke with several of our customers who essentially “swore” their hair was either thicker, longer, darker – what have you. When considering ingredients and their effects, I now understand whay so many people are hooked.
Consider a couple of thoughts:
- It’s well documented that taking a “daily recommended allowance” of vitamins and minerals helps keep our bodies strong and healthy. Well a big reason is because we supplement intake with pills. Ok, got that. Well, to be more specific, our bodies can produce many nutrients just with our internal engine. But, there are several that require us to get from diet, foods, and drinks. If we don’t get enough of these (say Vitamin B-12), we end up with a deficiency that affects something – well, in this case it is follicle growth, strength, and shine.
- For those of us with pets – especially the most devoted – we look for and search out pet food, treats and vitamins that will help our pet’s coat, reduce flaking or eczema, and give our pet’s more energy (assume we are talking about dogs and cats). Well, if it works for our pet’s, why shouldn’t it work for us? Uh..mmm..it does!
- Follicle pore biology gives us somewhat of a glimpse into other reasons why hair vitamins help. The follicle pore is found between and in the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers of the scalp and skin. Arteries and veins feed the bulb and root, erector muscle and nourish sebaceous glands that produce scalp oil. Studies have shown that malnourishing that little bit of biology can lead to lot’s of problems – thinning, hair loss, scalp micro-circulation disorder, undernutrition, and an over-abundance of DHT accumulation (I’m discussing DHT next week – pretty interesting topic). With that said, boosting Biotin, amino acids and trace minerals, Vitamin B-12 and some herbal supplements – saw palmetto, Ginseng, and copper peptides – have all be shown, studied and reviewed to be really good for our hair and follicle development.
I’m going to write about this subject more in the coming weeks. It’s important. We think it’s important for our pets – I think it’s safe to say the human versions of hair vitamins are even more effective and narrow in their focus (that’s a good thing!)