What vitamin combination should I use for healthy hair and hair growth?
I am taking Nourish vitamins by Healthy Hair Plus (http://www.healthyhairplus.com).
These are taken twice a day and contain 40 mg Niacin, 400 mg folic acid, 6mg vitamin B-12, 600 mcg Botin, 92 mg Panthonenic acid, 30 mg chlorophyll, 100 mg iodine, 20 mg zinc oxide, 10 mg manganese gluconate, 30 mg PABA, and 4 mg of each of the essential amino acids.
I have been advised to take Biotin, which I bought in a bottle with 1,000 mcg in each vitamin capsule, and it says to take one per day.
I have also been advised to take a Vitamin-B Complex vitamin daily.
Someone said that prenatal vitamins are great for hair growth.
I take a multivitamin daily as well.
I have some vitamins from hairtopia (http://www.hairboutique.com), too, but I have replaced them with the vitamins from healthy hair plus.
I fear that I might be taking too many vitamins and I would like to know what would be the most beneficial combination for healthy hair!!!!!!
March 24th, 2010 at 9:10 am
It’s a wonder you don’t rattle LOL.
Seriously though… Kelp Extract is good and it works, you can get it in tablet form from Healthspan http://www.healthspan.co.uk and calcium is also very good, you can get this in tablet form too.
I took Kelp for about a year and had to have my hair cut every 3-4 weeks !
Hope this helps in your quest for long, flowing hair.
March 24th, 2010 at 9:42 am
Good nutrition is vital to healthy hair growth, just as it’s essential to overall good health. Although your body needs a variety of vitamins and minerals to maintain proper body functions, there are several that are specific to hair growth and health.
When starting a new vitamin regime, it usually takes from 2 to 3 months to see results in your hair’s condition. That means that patience and consistency is very important. It’s also important to check with your doctor before starting a vitamin program, especially if you have health concerns.
Healthy Hair Vitamins
Vitamin A – Antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp. Food sources: Fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches. Daily Dose: 5,000 IU.
Warnings: More than 25,000 IU daily is toxic and can cause hair loss and other serious health problems.
Vitamin C – Antioxidant that helps maintain skin & hair health. Food sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables. Daily Dose: 60 mg.
Vitamin E – Antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables. Daily dose: Up to 400 IU. Warnings: Can raise blood pressure and reduce blood clotting. People taking high blood pressure medication or anticoagulants should check with their doctors before taking Vitamin E supplements.
Biotin – Helps produce keratin, may prevent graying and hair loss. Food sources: Brewer’s yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk. Daily dose: 150-300 mcg.
Inositol – Keeps hair follicles healthy at the cellular level. Food sources: Whole grains, brewer’s yeast, liver and citrus fruits. Daily Dose: Up to 600 mg.
Niacin (Vitamin B3) – Promotes scalp circulation. Food sources: Brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat. Daily dose: 15 mg. Warnings: Taking more than 25 mg a day can result in “niacin flush” – a temporary heat sensation due to blood cell dialiation.
Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – Prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, brewer’s yeast, organ meats and egg yolks. Daily dose: 4-7 mg.
Vitamin B6 – Prevents hair loss, helps create melanin, which gives hair its color. Food sources: Brewer’s yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk. Daily dose: 1.6 mg. Warnings: High doses can cause numbness in hands and feet.
Vitamin B12 – Prevents hair loss. Food sources: Chicken, fish, eggs and milk. Daily dose: 2 mg.
March 24th, 2010 at 9:59 am
Check out ( http://www.reducingstress.net ) They have a link on the homepage to a free vitamin profile.
March 24th, 2010 at 11:45 am
well hate to tell you but…..hair is basically protein…and grows about 1 inch a mo…. vitamins help….but too much can fry your kidney or liver…1 gram per 1 pound of body weight………your hair will grow like a weed……hair is like anything else newer is better….cool it on the vitamins…..hairtopia is in the buiss. of selling vitamins…..your health doesent concern them……..good example…..tobacco