Vitamin Results...I'm a keeper!

[skegeesmb]

Vitamin Results...I\'m a keeper!

Hello all,

I really needed to see if the vitamins were really helping with my growth. On the average hair grows about 1/2 per month. Well I definately think my hair grew that amount. Well since I've been taking vitamins (I do a modified Bargello Routine with added Biotin, and Amino Acids), I've gotten at least 3/4" a month.

So that means my hair has grown a total of 9" in a year. I wouldn't have believed it myself until I decided not to relax again. I officially started my hairgrowth journey December 17th 2001. I measured this December and got those nine inches.

So for those that are just starting the vitamin regimine, don't give up! Since my hair was long, I couldn't really tell if my hair was growing because of the aid of vitamins, or if it was just growing at the normal 1/2 rate. When I cut my hair and started to grow out from there, I've been able to see it grow from above my ears to almost chin length.

I've started a 6 month journal this year to really chart my progress. I didn't do so last year, but I really want to see for myself in numbers the progress that I'm making. And I am also going to take my vits everyday regularly (well I'll try really really hard) because I believe that my hair might do even better and get that full inch a month instead of hits and misses!

I just wanted to share because I was discouraged and I thought that my hair was taking forever to grow. I just didn't think my hair was making any progress. Now I know vitamins don't work for everyone, but for those who do take vitamins or are just starting out, stick to it. It may very well be worth it!

 

[sassygirl125]

Re: Vitamin Results...I\'m a keeper!

Congratulations!
I started my modified Bargello plan in May/June of this year. I haven't noticed an increase in my growth rate /images/graemlins/frown.gif , but the hair that is growing is in a lot better shape.
Good for you!

 

[Valerie]

Re: Vitamin Results...I\'m a keeper!

Thanks Skegeesmb for sharing, how do you feel in your overall health. Do you think you look difference in your skin and nails etc.
Last year I started taking Hair mega tablets from Holland and Barratt over in the UK, previously had my hair curly permed using an European perm, then I allow my roots to grow out after from May 2001, was the last perm, then in September I had it cut out, I also three weeks lasted I straighten my hair using a European straighter. I again I noticed it was growing, so I allowed to grow out. Then in December 2001, I got the Hair Formula 37 and I took it for two months, the company said that you would see growth in 30-45 days, I gave myself 45, because I always felt that my hair was very slow. Anyway, I was pleased with the results, and I went for a trim in February 2002, and I went again for my hair to be cut in shape in May 2002. I had been natural since February 2002, I started adding flaxseed oil to my hair formula and my hair textured improved within two weeks of taking it. I got a very good growth sprunt from July to October, because I was daily rinsing, I had started my exercise regime, from July plus I was taking Hair Formula 37 (Step 1 and Step 2), I was able to get the equivalent over here. I have been doing a modified Bargello Routine, especially in terms of the MSM, Biotin, I get nearly an inch. For the last two months, I have added 600 mg of Pantothenic acid to my routine, I have noticed that my hair is getting more dense. (Apparently Royal Jelly is rich in Panothenic Acid). On Monday 30 December I have increased my Biotin to 10 mg and Pantothenic to 800mg, 1000 mg Vitamin C, I have been quite ill over the Christmas holiday, so I will be started back my exercise routine. I will give it two months to see what difference it makes. On another board, on Lady increased her Biotin to 30 mg, she said she got between an 1 and one and a quarter. But she said it became too expensive, she was on Longhairlovers. The members growing out board. A recipe for male pattern baldness, improved growth and health of follicles, Choline 1000mg, B5 Panothenic Acid 200 mg, Folic acid 500mg, Biotin 500 mg, Insitol 1000mg, B6 25 mg, PABA 200 mg, and vitamin C 1000mg.

 

[skegeesmb]

Re: Vitamin Results...I\'m a keeper!

Good question,

I have been in pretty good health. I usually get the flu really bad two times a year. This year, nada. I have gotten colds, but I up my vitamin C to 10mg and when I feel better, I .5mg. My eczema is much better since I've upped my EPO to 5mg a day. The itching isn't as bad, and my skin isn't as scaly looking where the eczema is.

My boyfriend thinks I'm crazy for taking all of these vitamins, but we don't eat right a lot, so if I don't eat by the food pyramid, I try to make it up by my vitamin routine.

 

[caralexis2005]

Bargello routine?

Could someone post the Bargello's vitamin regime or a link to it?
Thanks

 

[skegeesmb]

Re: Bargello routine?

Here is her routine, I snagged this from Blkmane

By: Bargello
longhairlovers.com
Growing Out Message Board

Vitamins are very important for not just the growth of hair but for overall health. After doing years of research on vitamins, I have found what vitamins work and what ones don't. My overall health has improved 200% since starting my vitamin program. And healthy body means healthy nails, skin, and hair.

Multivitamin: I believe everyone needs to be on a good multivitamin. You need a vitamin that contains at least 100% of the most of the recommended daily nutrients. I am very partial to Vitaminshoppe's One A Day vitamin. This is an excellent vitamin for overall health. Note that it does not contain iron. This might be a concern and might not be. Most menstruating women can benefit from extra iron in their diets. If you happen to be a woman that becomes iron deficient easily, you might just wish to add in an extra iron supplement. By not having iron, this makes a good supplement for men, teens, and post-menopausal women.

Calcium: We all need calcium in our diet. This is something that is an absolute necessity. There is some calcium in the above multivitamin, but not enough. Remember that when taking calcium you also need Vitamin D and Magnesium for the calcium to be absorbed properly. Most multivitamins will contain Vitamin D and Magnesium.

Now for the vitamins which promote healthy hair, skin, and nails.

Hair Vitamins: I like a good hair vitamin to start my program. There are several out there. GNC's Ultra Nourishair is probably one of the best I have seen. It is what I take and is the absolute heart of my program. I am a firm believer in this vitamin. It contains all the necessary vitamins needed for healthy hair.

Note: I do not like the vitamins that state for Hair, Skin, and Nails. They generally have less than you really need of the necessary vitamins for healthy hair, skin, and nails. I am not sure why, but they do. If you take a good hair vitamin, your skin and nails will automatically benefit.

MSM: This vitamin is very important for healthy hair, muscles, and joints. It helps to decrease hair fall out. It does this by assisting in making the growth stage of the hair longer. The longer you are able to retain the root, the longer you hair will grow. You may take up to 2000mg/day. Note: Ultra Nourishair contains 500mg of MSM. I take an additional 1000mg/day.

Silica: Helps in the shine of hair. It is also a very valuable antioxidant. It assists in a lot of other areas other than just helping your hair be soft and shiny. There is silica in the Ultra Nourishair; I take an additional 500mg/day.

Evening Primrose: There is so much to say about this essential fatty acid. It contains Omega-6 Fatty Acid (Gamma-Linolenic Acid). This is a good Omega-6 Fatty Acid. It has several benefits of which I will only name a few. Some of the benefits are reducing PMS, clearing up eczema, helping your skin glow, minimize fine wrinkles, reduce cholesterol, help with your metabolism, and cure hair and nail problems. It helps nourish straw-like hair. You really only need 480-960 mg of GLA to reap wonderful benefits. I personally take 500mg/day. You should see results with Evening Primrose as early as 2 weeks of daily consumption. Your scalp should feel less dry and the hair growing in should feel softer and more nourished.

Flaxseed Oil: Now flaxseed Oil is wonderful in the sense that it contains both Alpha-Linolenic Acid (Omega-3 Fatty Acid) and Gamma-Linolenic Acid (Omega-6 Fatty Acid). Omega-3 is very important in our bodies too. We need both to help maintain a healthy body. Omega-3 has been know the help ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder). It is also essential for healthy hair, skin, and nails. It helps hair in the same way Omega-6 does. Why take both? Because the cells of the body need both to work properly. Our bodies do not make either of the Fatty Acids, we must supplement. Taking both will help the cells of the body work more efficiently and in return help growth of hair as well as health of hair and body. I take 500mg/day. I really don't think you need more than that, but experiment. You might find your body does need more.

Biotin: Now biotin is what really can boost your hair growth. Skin, nails, and hair rely on biotin to grow. So, if we feed our bodies more biotin, then our skin will look better, and our nails will be stronger, and our hair will grow faster and stronger. My hair vitamin contains 1200mcg of biotin. I take an additional 2400mcg/day. I have played with the dosage a little and have found that my hair definitely grows faster with the total biotin of 3600mcg/day. You might need to play with this too. You might need more or less than I do for results.

Protein: I can't scream enough about protein. We need it. I don't care if it plant or animal. Truthfully your body can absorb and utilize plant protein better than animal. This is why vegetarians are incredibly healthy. I drink a protein shake everyday with my vitamins. I drink it with milk (it tastes better and I get extra calcium and protein with the milk), vegans can make a protein drink with soymilk (get it with calcium added and you have the benefits of extra vegetable protein and calcium). Adding protein to your diet will help your body all the way around. It will function better and you will not be as hungry all the time. I suggest a protein drink of at least 22gr. of protein. I suggest at least one serving a day. If your diet is really bad, you can drink more. The extra protein will also help your hair grow. It is protein too, you know.

With all this said, everyone is DIFFERENT! You might need more of something than I do, or less. Vitamins are personal things. You need to play with them to get the correct dosage for you. They are not a cure all. They can help your body in ways you wouldn't think about. I have tried to keep the above information brief. I could write pages about each vitamin and why you should take it. The above program works very well for me. My hair grows at the speed of 1 ½" per month. One thing to always remember, when starting a vitamin program, don't expect results overnight. It will take your body 2-6 weeks to benefit from vitamins. This time period depends on how depleted your system is. The average time being 4 weeks. If you are recovering from a serious illness, it could take longer.

One word about prenatal supplements. I personally do not think they will boost hair growth anymore than a good multivitamin. There are a lot of good over-the-counter prenatals out there. I like Natrol probably the best. When I sat down and actually compared the ingredients in prenatal vitamins and multivitamins, the multivitamin actually had more than the prenatals did. Prenatal vitamins do contain extra iron (for anemia), folic acid (for birth defects), and potassium (to help with muscle cramps). Now, none of those ingredients will boost hair growth. I have had 3 pregnancies and I have NEVER taken prenatal vitamins. When I presented my vitamin program to my OB-GYN, each one has stated that they could not have put together a better vitamin program for overall health during pregnancy and after. They have never prescribed a prenatal for me. There really was no need.

If you wish to take a prenatal in addition to a good multivitamin, by all means do. The only reason I think doctors have stated that there has been a boost in hair growth is that generally people don't take vitamins until they get pregnant. They take a prenatal and their hair starts to grow. They think it is the prenatal when in fact it is just getting some good vitamins in the system and the result of pregnancy itself. Pregnancy can cause your hair to grow faster as your body is renewing things a lot faster.

**As of 4/22/2002 Bargello has increased her intake of Biotin to 7500 mcg/day.

 

[free2bme]

Re: Bargello routine?

I agree I started taking supplements for hair about 1 1/2 years ago. I haven't had a cold or flu in 2 years. I realized the health benefits in 2001 with my year end review at work. I didn't take a single sick day!!! I made sure I took some "sick" days in 2002 tho!! /images/graemlins/wink.gif