| A 2002 study showed that a natural hair loss remedy | | | | conducted using horsetail silica, but in the small studies |
| containing saw palmetto extract was effective in | | | | that have been conducted, positive results were |
| 60% of male volunteers. Other studies have shown | | | | seen. |
| similar benefits. Plus, the botanical extract supports | | | | Many health experts feel that female alopecia is a |
| prostate health and may prevent enlargement of the | | | | symptom of an underlying nutritional deficiency. |
| prostate that often accompanies the aging process. | | | | Inadequate protein intake is one of the likely |
| Female alopecia, the medical term for reduced | | | | problems. |
| hair-growth, is a different story. In most men, the | | | | Magnesium is another natural hair loss remedy for |
| cause is conversion of the hormone testosterone | | | | women. Magnesium is an essential mineral and |
| into another androgen called Dihydrotestosterone or | | | | magnesium deficiencies are more common than you |
| DHT. DHT shrinks the follicles, causes them to | | | | might think. Even if a woman gets enough protein in |
| become dormant and eventually destroys their | | | | her diet, she needs magnesium in order for her body |
| function. | | | | to absorb it. If the mineral is missing, the protein |
| Saw palmetto binds with the enzyme | | | | simply goes to waste. |
| (5-alpha-reductase) that converts testosterone to | | | | If your nails are weak and slow to grow, if cuts and |
| DHT, stopping the conversion process. Some drug | | | | scrapes on your skin are slow to heal, try to include |
| treatments prevent DHT from binding with the | | | | more protein-rich foods in your daily diet and be sure |
| follicles, but they cause side effects that can be | | | | to get enough magnesium. If you would like to see |
| serious. The prescription drug 'Propecia' blocks | | | | results, as soon as possible, combine that natural hair |
| 5-alpha-reductase, but causes unwanted side effect, | | | | loss remedy with the use of a topically applied |
| too. You might say that saw palmetto is 'gentler' | | | | solution containing Minoxidil. |
| . | | | | Minoxidil is approved by the US FDA and other |
| While some cases of female alopecia are believed to | | | | governmental agencies for the treatment of alopecia. |
| be caused by sensitivity to DHT, the drugs and | | | | It takes a while to work, but when combined with |
| botanicals that work for men don't work for them. A | | | | nutritional support, you are more likely to see the |
| woman needs a natural hair loss remedy of her own. | | | | results that you want in a reasonable amount of time. |
| So far, horsetail silica seems to be the winner. | | | | Beware of any solution that promises immediate |
| The botanical has been recommended for female | | | | results. There are no miracle cures. It takes time for |
| alopecia for hundreds of years. Only recently have | | | | the dormant follicles to start producing new hairs. It |
| scientists learned that horsetail silica contains proteins, | | | | takes a month for healthy hairs to grow just a half |
| amino acids and pro-amino acids, necessary for the | | | | inch. So, even an effective natural hair loss remedy |
| body to produce hairs. That's probably why the | | | | will take time to work. Just a little patience is called |
| botanical works. Few clinical trials have been | | | | for. |