Energizer Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Nutrition is a dietary supplement made by Hobe Laboratories. The company markets the supplement as a hair growth solution for thinning, dull and damaged hair. Speak with your doctor or dietitian before using this supplement to determine its suitability for your specific hair loss needs.
How to Take
Energizer Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Nutrition comes in the form of tablets. Take one or two per day with water or juice. Drugs.com warns against taking vitamins with milk or other calcium-containing drinks, as the calcium may block the absorption. Do not exceed the recommended dosage, as an overdose on vitamins may lead to serious side effects. The supplement maker does not give any indication of how long you should take it before you notice positive results or the length of time for safe use.
Ingredients
Energizer Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Nutrition has vitamins and minerals identified as related to hair health. The supplement contains biotin, niacin, folic acid, zinc, silica and pantothenic acid. According to the Huntington College of Health Sciences, deficiencies in niacin, pantothenic acid, folic acid and zinc negatively affect hair follicle cells and growth. Deficiencies in biotin can lead to hair loss, while silica promotes hair growth.
Considerations
Energizer Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Nutrition will only treat hair loss that originates from nutritional deficiencies. Therefore, if your hair loss comes from medications, medical disorders or hormonal problems, dietary supplements may not be a good primary treatment option because they would not address the underlying issue. However, dietary supplements may help with some of the negative symptoms of hair loss, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Consider more appropriate options with your health care provider.
Alternatives
Keep in mind that you can obtain the nutrients included in Energizer Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Nutrition through your diet. In fact, MayoClinic.com states that vitamins and minerals obtained via food are a better option to dietary supplements. For example, eggs are a good source of biotin, and silica is found in potatoes and green peppers. Keep in mind that supplements are a suitable choice if you have problems with your diet or trouble with nutrient absorption. Again, speak with your doctor or dietitian to decide the best course of action.
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