Supplements - Perfect Hair Health The science of hair loss Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:57:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 https://perfecthairhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/cropped-phh-small-logo-32x32.png Supplements - Perfect Hair Health 32 32 Sulfur (MSM) For Hair Loss: Do Studies Support Common Claims? https://perfecthairhealth.com/sulfur-msm-for-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/sulfur-msm-for-hair-loss/#respond Sun, 08 May 2022 16:07:49 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=7547 Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), is one of the most popular and well-researched sulfur-based supplements. MSM is often marketed as a hair growth aid – especially due to the popularity of other sulfur-based amino acids like L-cysteine. But is there clinical evidence to support this claim? While MSM does show therapeutic benefits for those with metabolic issues, low-sulfur ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/sulfur-msm-for-hair-loss/feed/ 0 Stinging Nettle For Hair Loss: Real vs. Perceived Benefits https://perfecthairhealth.com/stinging-nettle-for-hair-loss-real-vs-perceived-benefits/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/stinging-nettle-for-hair-loss-real-vs-perceived-benefits/#respond Fri, 15 Apr 2022 15:29:11 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=7396 Stinging nettle is a type of flowering plant, generally regarded as a weed, that is regularly discussed within the hair loss space. This is because stinging nettle offers a variety of unique compounds that appear to modulate our hormones. People consume stinging nettle either as the whole plant extract, or generally the key compounds it ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/stinging-nettle-for-hair-loss-real-vs-perceived-benefits/feed/ 0 Collagen For Hair Loss: Untangling The Truth https://perfecthairhealth.com/collagen-for-hair-loss-untangling-the-truth/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/collagen-for-hair-loss-untangling-the-truth/#respond Mon, 04 Apr 2022 13:59:06 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=7360 Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body. A structural protein, collagen is responsible for giving cells their shape. Collagen acts like scaffolding for our blood vessels, bones, connective tissues and skin. In response to injury, collagen is sent to the wound to rebuild and repair. Collagen keeps our skin from wrinkling, and may ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/collagen-for-hair-loss-untangling-the-truth/feed/ 0 Vitamin B1 for Hair Loss: Good or Bad for Hair Loss? https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-b1-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-b1-hair-loss/#comments Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:27:06 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=5156 Vitamin B1 – also known as thiamin (or thiamine) – is part of the B-vitamin complex. Marketers claim that vitamin B1 can help support healthy hair growth, reduce hair shedding, and even prevent hair loss. Then again, marketers also make the same claims about B-vitamins like biotin, niacin, and vitamin B12. And typically, the claims ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-b1-hair-loss/feed/ 1 Calcium’s Role In Hair Loss? It’s Complicated. https://perfecthairhealth.com/calcium-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/calcium-hair-loss/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:12:15 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=5038 The calcium-hair loss connection The connection between calcium and hair loss isn’t straightforward. On the one hand, no studies have directly examined the relationship between calcium and hair loss. On the other hand, calcium imbalances are common in chronic conditions linked to hair shedding. So, what’s the verdict on the calcium-hair loss connection? Can low ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/calcium-hair-loss/feed/ 1 Reishi Mushroom For Hair Loss: The Problem With This DHT Blocker https://perfecthairhealth.com/reishi-mushroom-dht-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/reishi-mushroom-dht-hair-loss/#comments Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:30:51 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=5036 A deep dive into the evidence: reishi mushroom for hair loss Reishi mushroom – a kidney-shaped fungi – is known in health circles for its immune-enhancing properties. More recently, researchers have found that reishi mushroom can help lower levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) – the hormone implicated in pattern hair loss. This has led people to ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/reishi-mushroom-dht-hair-loss/feed/ 9 Vitamin B12, Hair Loss, & Methylation: Does This Vitamin Improve Hair Growth? https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-b12-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-b12-hair-loss/#comments Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:33:54 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=5013 Does vitamin B12 improve hair growth? Supplement companies say yes, but scientific studies reveal a much murkier (and nuanced) relationship between vitamin B12, hair loss, and hair growth… one you’ll want to understand before you start supplementing. In this article, we’ll dive into the arguments for and against a connection between vitamin B12 and hair growth. We’ll explore ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-b12-hair-loss/feed/ 5 Selenium & Hair Loss: How This Mineral Hurts (And Helps) Our Hair https://perfecthairhealth.com/selenium-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/selenium-hair-loss/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:17:49 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4970 Selenium is a trace mineral included in many hair health supplements. Why? According to supplement makers, selenium helps support the thyroid. And since poor thyroid health is linked to hair loss, selenium may help you “cover your bases” – all to keep your thyroid humming and your hair growing. But is this really true? Does ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/selenium-hair-loss/feed/ 1 Vitamin E For Hair Loss: Fact Versus Fiction (Tocopherols & Tocotrienols) https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-e-hair/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-e-hair/#comments Thu, 23 Jul 2020 22:11:32 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4968 Vitamin E is a cornerstone ingredient in many cosmetic products – especially those marketed to people with hair loss. The rationale from marketers of supplements and topicals? That vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, protects our hair from free radicals, and is clinically studied to improve hair loss outcomes. So, is there any truth to ... Read more...

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]]> https://perfecthairhealth.com/vitamin-e-hair/feed/ 2 Iodine For Hair Loss? Think Twice About Supplementing https://perfecthairhealth.com/iodine-hair-loss/ https://perfecthairhealth.com/iodine-hair-loss/#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2020 20:35:37 +0000 https://perfecthairhealth.com/?p=4948 An Investigation: Iodine & Hair Health Iodine is a mineral featured in many top-selling hair loss supplements. The rationale for its inclusion? That iodine is an essential nutrient for thyroid function. And, since thyroid disorders are linked to hair loss, iodine must also be critical for hair growth. There is some truth to this claim. ... Read more...

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