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13 Hair Boosting Remedies
Found In Your Kitchen Cabinet
Introduction
A happy healthy head of hair throughout the lifespan would be a
welcome boon to most men and woman, however epidemiology
statistics unfortunately paint a rather grim picture with up to half of
men experiencing male pattern baldness (MPB) by the age of 50 1
and a full third of women aged 70 or more suffering from female
pattern hair loss (FPHL)2.
1Cranwell, William, and Rodney Sinclair. "Male androgenetic alopecia." (201 6).
2Ramos, Paulo Mller, & Miot, Hlio Amante. (2015). Female Pattern Hair Loss: a clinical and
pathophysiological review. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia, 90(4), 529-543.
https://dx.doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20153370
The end of telogen occurs when the papilla at the shafts base
comes out of dormancy and begins once again to grow a brand new
shaft which enables the old hair to be shed.
At any one time, roughly 85% of all hair on your body is in anagen
phase whilst at the same time only 15% of all hair is in the catagen
and telogen phase. As long as telogen and anagen remain in
relative balance hair loss will not occur.
1. Ageing
2. Heredity
3. Any process that leads to a relevant androgen imbalance.
5 Hibino T, Nishiy ama T. Role of TGF-beta2 in the human hair cy cle. J Dermatol Sci. 2004
Jun;35(1 ):9-18
6 Alex is AF, Dudda-Subramanya R et al. Alopecia areata: autoimmune basis of hair loss. Eur J
7 Hadshiew IM, Foitzik K et al. Burden of hair loss: stress and the underestimated psychosocial
impact of telogen effluvium and androgenetic alopecia. J Inv est Dermatol. 2004
Sep;1 23(3):455-7 .
8 Murray JC. Pregnancy and the skin. Dermatol Clin. 1 990 Apr;8(2):327 -34.
9 Whiting DA. Chronic telogen effluv ium. Dermatol Clin. 1 996 Oct;14(4):7 23-31.
Zinc also has many benefits for our hair with it playing an important
role in treating conditions such as telogen effluvium and alopecia
areata.10 Zinc inhibits hair follicle regression (catagen), and it
accelerates the time it takes for hair to enter the growth phase
(anagen). Oral sulphate therapy has been used to treat alopecia
areata because it was noted that they often have zinc deficiency.11
10 Plonka, Przemy slaw M., et al. "Zinc as an ambiv alent but potent modulator of murine hair
growth in v iv opreliminary observations." Experimental dermatology 1 4.11 (2005): 844-853.
1 1 Aggett, Peter J., and John G. Comerford. "Zinc and human health." Nutrition Review s 53.9
(1 995): S1 6.
A 2013 study14 showed that the participants that had some type hair
loss condition also had significantly lower zinc levels in the blood.
This study is now the main supporter of the idea that zinc
metabolism plays a key role in hair loss.
The science couldnt really be any clearer, zinc is important for hair
growth as well as a huge number of very important biological
systems you should definitely be taking it. Our first hair boosting
kitchen cupboard therapy is to increase your daily consumption of
foods that are high in zinc.
12 Park, Hoon, et al. "The therapeutic effect and the changed serum zinc level after zinc
supplementation in alopecia areata patients who had a low serum zinc level." Annals of
dermatology 21.2 (2009): 1 42-146.
1 3 Park, Hoon, et al. "The therapeutic effect and the changed serum zinc level after zinc
supplementation in alopecia areata patients who had a low serum zinc level." Annals of
dermatology 21.2 (2009): 1 42-146.
1 4 Kil, Min Seong, Chul Woo Kim, and Sang Seok Kim. "Analy sis of serum zinc and copper
It is usually best to take zinc through our daily diet than it is to take
supplements since zinc can be toxic when taken in very high doses.
If you have a zinc deficiency then a short course of supplemental
zinc may be necessary.
The above foods are high in zinc, start eating them regularly to
boost your hair!
15 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Zinc-HealthProfessional/#en11
16 https://ndb.nal.usda.gov/ndb/
1 7 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11285332?dopt=Abstract
One of the strongest studies done on iron deficiency and hair loss in
2009 showed that out of the nine participants with iron deficiency
based anaemia, eight (!) of them had diffuse telogen hair loss. The
study concluded that people with iron deficiency were at risk of hair
loss and that blood levels of ferritin (a protein in blood that binds to
iron) less than 30mg/mm are very strongly linked to telogen phase
hair loss.19
The link is clear, iron is important for hair growth and if you want to
prevent hair loss and keep your fine upstanding crop then you
should be eating foods that are plentiful in iron. Fortunately such
foods are easy to find and delicious to boot! Here is a short but
potent list of the best iron rich foods:20
Spinach; Swiss chard; Egg yolks; Beef steak; Black beans and
Collard greens.
1 8 Trost, Leonid Benjamin, Wilma Fowler Bergfeld, and Ellen Calogeras. "The diagnosis and
treatment of iron deficiency and its potential relationship to hair loss." Journal of the American
Academy of Dermatology 54.5 (2006): 824-844.
1 9 Moeinv aziri, Mojdeh. "Iron status in diffuse telogen hair loss among women." Acta
The active constituent of Green Tea that has been most researched
and appears most beneficial is Epigallocatechin gallate, (EGCG). It
has a proven track record of being able to regulate blood sugar
levels and improves insulin sensitivity making it a beneficial
therapeutic aid for diabetic patients.
Green tea is known to elevate SHBG levels without the harmful side
effects reported with oral anti-androgen pharmaceutical
preparations. Alopecia sufferers have low levels of circulating
SHBG. Green tea has the added benefit of reducing estrogenic
levels that indirectly increase androgen activity. This action is also
present in Soy isoflavone polyphenols that also increase SHBG with
some anti-estrogenic effects 25.
23 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2576011/
24 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17710465
25 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2683253/
Is it
A) Olive oil
B) Coconut oil
C) Vegetable oil
D) Sunflower oil
There are many studies that have explored green tea catechins role
in different biological processes. Green tea in combination with
26 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2683253/
27 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090989615000132
28 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2576011/
29 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18489269
30 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18489269
31 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16112507
This is not all that Taurine can do as it is a vital amino acid and
involved in many biochemical processes we have merely looked at
the functions pertinent to promoting hair growth.
Incorporating this special amino acid into our diet can only improve
the results of our hair renaissance if we are also taking other known
hair boosters in combination. Its not difficult because taurine can be
found in abundance in many of the foods that we already stock in
our kitchens.
Weve all heard of good and bad bacteria in our gut, and by
good bacteria nutritionists and scientists mean it
32 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23392889
33 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18489269
21 .
39 C Jamora , P Lee , P Kocieniewski , M Azhar , R Hosokawa , Y Chai , E Fuchs 2 005. A Signaling pathway
inv olving TGF-2 and Snail in hair follicle m orphogenesis. PLoS Biology 3, e11.
40 Galbraith, H. "Fundamental hair follicle biology and fine fibre production in animals." animal 4 .09
(2 010): 1490-1509.
41 Li, Allen G., et al. "Latent TGF1 overexpression in keratinocytes results in a severe psoriasislike skin
induces gene expression of peroxisome proliferator -activated receptor- in rat hepatic stellate cells."
American Journal of Physiology-Gastrointestinal and Liver Physiology 2 92.1 (2007): G113-G123.
43 Korutla, Laxminarayana, et al. "Inhibition of ligand-induced activation of epidermal growth factor
natural products, show synergistic inhibitory effects on the growth of human breast cancer
MCF-7 cells induced by estrogenic pesticides." Biochemical and biophysical research
communications 233.3 (1 997): 692-696.
new emu oil formulation (EMMP)." North Shore Hospital of Sydney/University of Adelaide.
Accessed August 26 (1 993): 2009.
50 Moisturizing and Cosmetic Properties of Emu Oil: A Double Blind Study , 1 994, Dr. Alex ander
Zemtsov, sIndiana Univ ersity School of Medicine: Dr. Monica Gaddis, Ball Memorial Hospital;
and Dr. V ictor Montalvo-Lugo, Ball Memorial Hospital
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51 Composition of Emu Oil: The Micro V iew, 1 997, Dr. Leigh Hopkins, AEA Oil Standards Team
52 Galbraith, Gillian MP, and Janardan P. Pandey . "Tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF -) gene
alpha-reductase inhibitor, alone and in combination with topical minoxidil in the balding
stumptail macaque." The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism 74.2 (1 992): 345-
350.
55 Farmer, Sean. "Use of emu oil and its v arious fractions as a carrier for antifungal,
antibacterial, and antiviral medications and preparations." U.S. Patent No. 6,531,126. 1 1 Mar.
2003.
56 Ibid
57 Holick, Michael F. "Use of emu oil for stimulating skin and hair growth." U.S. Patent No.
Zemtsov, Indiana Univ ersity School of Medicine: Dr. Monica Gaddis, Ball Memorial Hospital;
and Dr. V ictor Montalvo-Lugo, Ball Memorial Hospital
acnes: its therapeutic potential for inflammatory acne vulgaris." Journal of investigative
dermatology 129.10 (2009): 2480-2488.
61 Y oung, James W., et al. "Cutaneous immunopathology of androgenetic alopecia." The Journal
62 Ibid 7 above
63 Liang, Tehming, and Shutsung Liao. "Inhibition of steroid 5 -reductase by specific aliphatic
unsaturated fatty acids." Biochemical journal 285.2 (1 992): 557 -562.
64 Babu, SV V eeresh, et al. "Lauric acid and my ristic acid prevent testosterone induced prostat ic
antibacterial, and antiviral medications and preparations." U.S. Patent No. 6,531,126. 1 1 Mar.
2003.
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The researchers knew that adult stem cells are able to shapeshift
into different types of cells, to perform different functions. In the skin
these active stem cells are housed in little reservoirs in both the
dermis (middle layer) and epidermis (upper layer). From these areas
stem cells are available as required by our skin to repair and renew
itself. This is the same principle that is applied when our bodies heal
a wound.
The next step for the researchers was to find a therapeutic match
that would trigger or stimulate these stem cells to grow hair. They
soon found their match in the relatively unknown Argan tree. It is an
ancient tree, being one of the oldest species living on our planet. It
grows in dry, harsh sun radiated environments 68. The hair secret lies
in this plants unique stem cells that are super resilient to the harsh
conditions that these trees have survived in, over a long period of
time. Multiple studies 69 have shown that these plant stem cells
stimulate our dermal skin cells to grow hair follicles!
The story didnt end at this point because the research team felt
inspired to develop a topical application that regenerates hair growth
67 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19951689
68 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22188597
69 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24580537
70 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3412244/
suffered from alopecia areata and people with vitiligo. It found that
alopecia areata sufferers had significantly lower levels of Vitamin D
in the blood than both vitiligo sufferers and controls. The study also
showed that the more severe the alopecia, the less vitamin D was in
the bloodstream.71
71http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24655364
72Grant, William B., and Michael F. Holick. "Benefits and requirements of v itamin D for optimal
health: a rev iew." Altern Med Rev 1 0.2 (2005): 94-111.
The best way to get your daily vitamin D is to spend a small amount
of time in the sun since vitamin D is manufactured in your body via
ultraviolet interaction with melanin. 74
The foods with the biggest loads of vitamin C are listed below:
If you increase your intake of vitamin C rich foods daily then you will
definitely help offset the effects of ageing on your hair a healthy
boost indeed.
73 https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/
74 Holick, Michael F. "Sunlight and v itamin D for bone health and prevention of autoimmune
diseases, cancers, and cardiovascular disease." The American journal of clinical nutrition 80.6
(2004): 1 67 8S-1688S.
7 5 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2929555/
Eating foods rich in both vitamin B5 and Biotin can aid new hair
growth and prevent hair loss so we definitely recommend increasing
intake of the following:
76 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22171682
77 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25122647
7 8 http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin -b5-pantothenic-acid
79 http://umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement/vitamin -h-biotin
80 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25573272
Its all because they eat this fruit and herb combo daily.