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[F445]Folic Acid Hair Loss

by John Franco, Joh

I was having lunch with my Dad one afternoon when he mentioned a product he was using had stopped his hair loss. A few weeks earlier, he was having a little problem with dandruff and decided to see a dermatologist about it. This doctor recommended an over the counter product called "Scalpicin" to help control his flaking. After a few weeks of usage my Dad could find little to no hairs in the brush he regularly used. He knew this would be of interest to me since I was having my own struggles with keeping my hair.

After using this product myself for a few weeks, I notice my scalp was feeling healthier, my hair became softer and the fallout had slowed considerably. I was shocked. Up to this point I had tried many products, both prescription and natural, in my search for a product that would stop my hair loss. On looking into this further, I found that the active ingredient responsible for this wonder is called by the name of "Salicylic Acid".

Now this is as technical as this short writing will get, but "Salicylic Acid" is what they call a beta-hydroxy acid derived from the bark of the willow tree. Salix is Latin for willow tree. It is chemically similar to the active ingredient of aspirin, and has been used as an anti-inflammatory since ancient times. It exfoliates layers of dead skin, causing the cells of the skin to shed more readily and prevent pores from clogging up. It is often used in commercial lotions to treat acne, psoriasis, calluses, corns and warts. Because of its effects on skin cells, Salicylic Acid is also used in several shampoos used to treat dandruff. Neutrogena T-Sal is a very popular example.

After having used this product for over a year now, I am of the opinion that the salicylic acid found in Scalpicin will not block the DHT your body produces but is excellent in keeping your scalp clean. I have gone back to shedding again, although much less before using Scalpicin. Having said that, I have found nothing as effective as this product for maintaining a clean and healthy scalp. This product has also served to help my anti DHT product better absorb into my scalp. It can be purchased at any major chain store for about $8. a bottle. That's a pretty good deal for the money.

Another little gem I have found after dumping so much money into so called "hair loss shampoo", is Walgreen's own T+Plus 3% Salicylic Acid Shampoo. This is one of the best shampoos I have found, and I have tried a lot of them. It is also very reasonable at only around $8. a bottle. Give them a try; you will be glad you did.

body synthesize DNA and RNA: Vitamin B6, vitamin B12 and folic acid. Hair is

part of the epidermal layer and therefore part of the integumentary system--the

body's largest organ. As such it is as dependant on these three vitamins as any

other organ.

Some believe that because of this if you take folic acid on a regular basis it

will aid in the prevention of hair loss. It is essential for the production of

normal healthy cells, so if you take folic acid you will have healthy strong

hair along with other tissues in your body.

It is important to understand the way that folic acid is used in the body. The

synthesis of DNA and RNA are important because these are the game plan for the

replication of all cells. If there is interruption in the synthesis of this then

no normal replication of cells can occur.

Another interesting thing to note about the hair is that it can be used to gauge

the nutritional status of the body as a whole. A hair sample can be analyzed in

a laboratory to reveal not only current levels of ingestion but also previous

levels of exposure to both healthy and toxic substances. This sort of testing is

used both for nutritional counseling but also for drug testing or forensic

investigation.

In other words five minutes on the lips perhaps a decade in the hair. Poor

nutrician shows up in the skin and hair for a very long time. It takes a very

long time to correct years of inadequate macro and micro nutrient intake. But

with diligent attention good health will eventually shine through. Folic acid is

often included in hair formula vitamins as are other B vitamins.

If possible there really is no substitute for a healthy diet. Since 1998 all

grain products produced in the United States have been fortified with folic

acid. This enrichment program has the potential to add about 100 mcg of folic

acid on average to the American diet. The Recommended Dietary Allowance for

folic
Acid is 400 mcg per day for males over the age of 19. Pregnant women need 600

mcg and lactating women need 500 mcg per day. Children need considerably less.

Folic Acid is the most commonly known for its benefits not just to hair but to

mothers and babies. This is because of its essential nature in helping the

human body synthesize DNA and RNA. Without adequate folic acid many babies would

be born with neurol tube defects (NTD). Such tragedies are still occurring and

it's almost entirely possible to get rid of certain birth defects by making sure

you have enough folic acid. You've got to have it. It's especially important

for normal growth and development which your hair does constantly.

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