Nutrients for the Hair

          Essential Nutrients

          Numerous vitamin products have been put on the market to assist with hair growth. However, we are never fully aware of why these vitamins are important. Below find tables defining the use and purpose of essential nutrients needed to promote healthy hair. Now you can purchase the necessary vitamins and minerals which you know are missing from your diet.

          As with anything one is to put into their body, research is necessary. These are recommended dosages, and asking your physician prior to beginning a new routine should be considered. The tables have been rated by importance:
          Very Important
          Important
          Helpful

          Very Important Nutrients

          SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS
          Biotin As directed on label Use shampoo and conditioner with biotin as an ingredient.
          Raw thymus glandular 500 mg daily Stimulates immune function and improves functioning capacity of glands.
          Unsaturated Fatty Acids
          i.e. primrose oil, linseed oil, or salmon oil          		 As directed on label Improves hair texture. Prevents dry, brittle hair.
          Vitamin B Complex:
          Pantothenic Acid (B5)
          Pyridoxine (B6)
          Inositol
          Niacin (B3)
          		 See below
          100 mg 3 x a day
          50 mg 3 times a day
          100 mg 2 x a day
          50 mg 3 x a day
          		The B vitamins are important for the health and growth of hair.
          Vitamin C 3,000 to 10,000 mg Aids in improving scalp circulation.
          Vitamin E Start with 400 IU and slowly increase to 800 - 1000 IU Increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. Improves health and growth of hair.
          Zinc 50 - 100 mg daily Stimulates hair growth by enhancing immune function.

          Important Nutrients

          SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS
          Coenzyme (Q10) 60 mg daily Improves scalp circulation. Increases tissue oxygenation.
          DMG (Gluconic) 100 mg daily Good for circulation to the scalp.
          Kelp 5 tablets daily Supplies needed minerals for proper hair growth

          Helpful Nutrients

          SUPPLEMENT SUGGESTED DOSAGE COMMENTS
          Copper Chelate 3 mg daily Works with zinc to aid in hair growth.
          L-Cysteine 500 mg 2 times a day Improves quality, texture, and growth of hair.
          L-Methionine Take on empty stomach with B6 and C for better assimilation. Helps prevent hair from falling out.
          PABA(or para-aminobenzoic acid in GH-3) PABA: 50 mg 2 x a day
          GH-3: 2 tablets daily          		 For graying hair.
          Silica from horsetail herb 2 tablets 2 times a day Keeps hair looking shiny and sleek.
          Source: Prescription for Nutritional Healing, James F. Balch,M.D. 1990 Avery Publishing Group

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