My Vitamin Combo!!!!!

[songbyrd517]

Did you know...

Vitamin E

Vitamin E increases oxygen uptake, which improves circulation to the scalp. It improves health and growth of hair. Since hair health is tied to the immune health, vitamin E is believed to stimulate hair growth by enhancing the immune function.
Dosage: Start with 400 IU daily and slowly increase to 800-1,000 IU daily.

TAKEN FROM: http://www.holistic-online.com/Remedies/Hair/hair_loss-nutrition.htm

I have been taking this, (currently 667 IU per day, but I'll be upping it now that I know I can) along with 9 mg of biotin, and my regular women's mulitvitamin, and I have begun to notice scalp tingling and itching action. I've been doing this for a week. I think it's working!

P.S. Vitamin E also repairs skin damage rather quickly when applied topically, so I have been rubbing it on my scalp with my pre-treat to repair any follicle damage caused by relaxers.

*HOPE THIS HELPS SOMEBODY!!!*

 

[DelightfulFlame]

Watch that website. You may not want to take it as gospel. I noticed that it recommends taking 50mg of Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) three times a day in addition to a B complex. From what I have read in several sources, that is WAY too much. In fact, levels over 50mg per day are not recommended because they can cause nerve damage. In fact, I read that in the UK, over counter supplements containing more than 50mg were banned in 1997.

A source for this that I happen to have on hand is the Food Bible, 1998 by Judith Wills.

 

[songbyrd517]

Thanx Delightful! I will further research upping the dosage to be sure it's safe. As far as the claims on vitamin e, I know them to be true from further research and personal experience

 

[Mochalolita]

Hey Songbird...I just wanted to say also, be careful about the vitamin E...there have been a few studies that have come out in the past couple of months that show daily doses over 200 IU per day can lead to some cardiovascular problems in the future

Hugs,
Crys