What vitamins or meds do you take for thinning hair?

Hi, R. I saw there were no answers so I thought I’d at least stop by and check in. Are you asking for a man or woman? might narrow it down.

@Knot; there were no answers because, sadly, there are no answers.

Here’s my answer from a related question

more green tea never hurt anyone.

Ginkgo biloba: This popular herb is thought to improve blood circulation to the brain and skin. Herbalists believe that the increased flow of blood to the brain area delivers more nutrients to the hair follicles thus promoting hair regrowth. The recommended dose is 120–160mg of dry extract each day spread over three doses.

Green tea (Camellia sinesis): It is thought that catechins found in green tea may inhibit the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase that converts testosterone into hair-unfriendly DHT. It is therefore believed to be effective in preventing and treating male pattern type baldness. You should drink several cups of green tea each day or take it in capsule form as instructed by the manufacturer.

He Shou Wu (Polygonum multiflorum): Also known as Fo-Ti, this Chinese herb has traditionally been used to reduce hair loss. It is found in many commercial preparations, or in tea and capsule form.

Pygeum (Pygeum africanum): Derived from the bark of an evergreen, it works in a similar way to green tea. It is widely used to treat prostate problems and male pattern baldness. Users should take 60–500mg per day in pill or capsule form.

Saw palmetto (Seranoa repens): This is the current treatment of choice for many men due to its ability to protect the prostate, slow hair loss and encourage hair regrowth. It forms the core element of many commercially prepared hair loss treatments but can easily be obtained in its pure form. The recommended dose is a 160mg capsule twice each day, but make sure the ingredients are made from the berry extract not the dried berries themselves.

Stinging nettle (Urtica diocia): This has long been favored as a means of preventing hair loss due to its ability to block the conversion of testosterone into DHT. It can be taken in pill or capsule form with an optimum dose of 50–100mg per day. It is particularly effective when combined with pygeum and saw palmetto.

Oh and worry less :)

@Hoosier; Green tea is wonderful; green tea is soothing; green tea is not a hair-restorer. If male pattern baldness runs in your family, you can take every supplement known to man and your hair will still fall out. Ever seen a bald Oriental? Sadly, yes.

And imagine a herbal supplement that both protects the prostate and slows hair loss. Didn’t someone ask recently how to get rich quick?

I thought those bald Asians were all monks!just kidding

The sad thing is we don’t know whether these things work or not, they are rarely tested because if big pharm can’t synthesize it they won’t sell it.

Do the prescription drugs do anything? Rogaine’s maketing dept. should be in jail if all they are selling is snake oil.

What about prenatal vitamins? Just a thought, but they are helping my skin, hair, and nails grow faster and healthier…

Pre natal! hand’t thought of that