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What can I take to stop hair loss....???
Posted on 10/19/09, 05:10 pm
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Reply #1 - 10/19/09  6:04pm
" From what I have heard its the protein that keeps u from losing it... however also I have heard that u will still lose a bit... "
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Reply #2 - 10/19/09  6:40pm
" Definitely drink and eat your protein, I take Biotin (vitamin) and I also use Nioxin shampoo/conditioner. I guess there is a cheap version at like Sally's beauty cause Nioxin is expensive. Good luck - I am 7 weeks out and it hasnt hit me yet-everyone says it comes around 3 mos so who knows-- Good luck "
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Reply #3 - 10/19/09  8:03pm
" All good advice here. Callie's got this one down to a science...I'd ask her too. "
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Reply #4 - 10/21/09  12:20pm
" After much research I believe that B vitamins are what is most important in keeping your hair from falling out and helping it grow back. I have read that those with type A blood have a harder time absorbing and retainig B vitamins, so that is why I have added so many to my regimine. Also taking probiotic supplements have shown and increase in B vitamin levels in blood work. Protein is also essential, I have slowly upped my protein intake to 80g per day.

This is what I specifically take for my hair loss:

Biotin 5,000 mcg daily: essential B vitamin for the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins and fats. Biotin helps support healthy skin and hair.

Super B-complex 1 tablet daily: This supports better vitamin B absorbsion and helps convert food into energy.

Fish Oil 1200 mg daily: Omega-3 fatty acid that promotes healthy hair growth.

Selenium 200 mcg daily: An antioxidant that helps prevent cellular damage, hair breakage and stimulates hair growth.

Probiotic Supplement daily: For digestive health, and better vitamin absorbsion. Also has shown a greater percentage of weight loss among GBS patients who take this supplement. Many, many benefits. "
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Reply #5 - 10/21/09  12:44pm
" I use the NutriOx shampoo conditioner and treatment from sally beauty supply, it is ALOT cheaper then the Nioxin and I still loose a little but not handfulls like before. So it is helping. "
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Reply #6 - 10/21/09  10:51pm
" Callie, FYI took your advice and after spending a little over $50 got three of the vitamins you suggested. Which Probiotic Suppl do you take? There were so many different ones that I just skipped this one - lol And just a side question plse - how many vitamins/pills/suppl a day do you take? Do you take them all at once or do you break them up throughout the day? Thanks for your help. "
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Reply #7 - 10/22/09  2:23pm
" If anyone wants to see the vitamins I take, I have posted pictures showing all the bottles. The probiotic I take is called "Udo's Choice Super 8 Hi-Potency Probiotic." I do not take all my pills at the same time. I was advised to spread them out as much as possible over the whole day, because we can't absorb them all at once. And who wants to make a whole meal out of pills anyways right? LOL "

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