Thinning hair is a problem for millions of men, but the well-known side effects of the drug Propecia, which include erectile dysfunction and decreased libido, are enough to keep men away. Instead, many have looked for a natural approach and will use supplements that have similar effects on the prostate as Propecia. The belief is that there may be similar effects on thinning hair. There is little scientific evidence to support claims that natural treatments will work as well as typical approaches, so it's best to try the "kitchen sink" method and use several different natural remedies simultaneously.
Step 1
Take two 160mg saw palmetto extract capsules in the morning. Saw palmetto is the most common natural substance used to treat thinning hair. It's important to take the extract, as opposed to the berry, as the extract is much more potent.
Step 2
Take one 113mg capsule of beta sitosterol. While that may sound like a strange dosage, beta sitosterol is commonly available in 113mg form. A small study that appeared in the 2002 Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine showed that 60 percent of participants who took a 400mg saw palmetto/100mg beta sitosterol combination showed improvement in hair growth over those who took a placebo.
Step 3
Take one 250mg nettle root extract capsule in the morning. Nettle root is another supplement often used to treat enlarged prostates, suggesting it may work well as a mechanism for stopping hair loss.
Step 4
Take one 250 mg dong quai extract capsule in the morning. Dong quai is another supplement believed to prevent the formation of dihydrotestosterone, often called DHT. DHT is believed to be the leading cause of hair loss in men.
Step 5
Take one 160mg saw palmetto capsule in the evening. The suggested daily dose of saw palmetto to treat hair loss is 400 to 480mg per day. This, along with the two capsules previously taken in the morning, will be sufficient.
Step 6
Take one 250mg nettle root extract capsule in the evening. The minimum suggested daily dose of nettle root extract for hair loss is 500mg. This, along with one capsule taken in the morning, will give you the recommended dosage.
Step 7
Take one 250mg dong quai capsule in the evening. The suggested dong quai dosage is between 400 and 600mg daily, and the two capsules will put you right in the middle of the recommended dosage.
Things You'll Need
- 160mg Saw Palmetto extract
- 200mg Nettle Root extract
- 250mg standardized Dong Quai Root extract
- 113mg Beta Sitosterol
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