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Can Vitamin Supplementation Stop, Even Prevent, Female Hair Loss?
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As for claims that Zinc can also trigger hair loss, this is true. But only if there is too much Zinc in the body. The recommended daily amount of Zinc is only about 11 milligrams. To counter hair loss, a dosage of 60 milligrams is effective. Taking too much or taking zinc supplements longer than recommended (more than three or four weeks) would do more harm than good to your hair. This is because too much zinc in the body can hinder the absorption of other minerals such as Copper, iron, magnesium and manganese, all of which may also take part in maintaining healthy hair. For instance, copper helps in forming blood vessels so that lack of it may be detrimental to the scalp and may limit the growth of your hair.
You must know that a certain amount of hair loss everyday is normal. We usually shed off about 50 to a hundred hair each day, and this should not be a cause of alarm since it will not necessarily lead to permanent hair loss. This shedding is equivalent to the number of hair that grows. But, if you happen to shed more than average, you may want to find out what is causing the shedding. Hair loss can result from various conditions, such as hormone imbalance, genetics, poor diet and nutrition, age, radiation or chemotherapy treatment, stress, infections, chemicals, rapid weight loss, or other diseases. The two most common causes of hair loss in women are hypothyroidism and poor nutrition. Many, who haven't had much luck with either medication or vitamin supplementation alone, have discovered that the use of both in combination has yielded very good results. But what works for one may not work for another. The cause of the hair loss is always the key to treatment success, so seek medical diagnosis before proceeding with a treatment plan, be it natural, pharmaceutical, or both.
Summary:
There is a close knit relationship between biotin, zinc and hair loss. The bottom line is, too little zinc in your body will cause hair loss, but too much of it and you'll lose hair, as well. Biotin, on the other hand, seems to only help in maintaining and regrowing hair, but should not be used in high doses with pharmaceuticals without consulting a doctor first. Thus, for safety and better results, take both supplements only as advised and don't be afraid to do your own research.
Suggested Dosages:
Biotin - 2 milligrams (2000 mcg) -5milligrams (5000 mcg)
If you take the highest dose regularly, your hair will grow measurably faster. This has been scientifically proven.
There is even an over-the-counter treatment that contains biotin. It's called Provillus, and it's gotten great reviews. Visit their website for product and purchasing information, then do an internet search to get reviews from impartial sources. It will either be right for you, or it won't. Nothing works for everyone.
Zinc - 50 or 60 milligrams per day for two weeks is recommended.
(No firm data on how long a break you should take between dosing periods. But some of those interviewed about their hair loss treatment seemed to think 1-2 weeks between dosing periods was sufficient, while others skipped every other day.)
Also, lean protein is great for zinc absorption. Lean protein includes lean meat (top round, not greasy hamburgers), lean pork, chicken and turkey (without skin), fish, shellfish and eggs. If you are a vegetarian and suffer from PMS, you might want to start eating protein two days before PMS is scheduled to begin and then stop when your period begins.
For more information on female hairloss visit Provillus
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