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    Glossary Oral Supplements

    products taken by mouth to supplement diet with nutrients

    Oral supplements, also known as oral dietary supplements, are products taken by mouth that contain vitamins, minerals, herbs, amino acids, or other substances intended to supplement the diet. They are often used to address nutritional deficiencies, support overall health, or target specific health concerns, such as hair growth or immune function.

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      community Clinical efficacy of popular oral supplements for AA

       1 upvotes 5 years ago
      Vitamins and minerals like vitamin E, zinc, and iron may aid hair growth, especially in cases of deficiency. Pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto, horsetail, and AminoMar show some promise for improving hair health and count.

      community Can you recommend a ferritin supplement

       3 upvotes 2 months ago
      The conversation is about hair loss treatments, specifically discussing ferritin supplements and oral minoxidil. Recommendations include Now brand iron bisglycinate and Mega Foods Blood Builder.

      community 1.5 years on oral 0.5 mg dut and 2.5mg minox

       9 upvotes 3 months ago
      A 23-year-old male has been using oral dutasteride and minoxidil for 1.5 years for temple recession, adding topical minoxidil and tretinoin 5-6 months ago, and recently adjusted thyroid medication and added iron supplements due to deficiencies. He noticed some baby hairs but no significant growth yet, and reports no shedding on dutasteride.

      community 1 year of oral fin + (1x) topical min

      in Is this regrowth?  5 upvotes 2 years ago
      The user has been using oral finasteride and topical minoxidil for a year, along with biotin, iron, and vitamin D supplements. They were not always consistent with minoxidil but generally maintained the regimen.

      community Best supplements to compliment finasteride protocol

       17 upvotes 1 month ago
      The conversation discusses supplementing a finasteride regimen for hair loss with Omega 3, Vitamin D/K, Zinc, probiotics, and possibly adding oral minoxidil, magnesium, astaxanthin, and B vitamins. Users suggest testing nutrient levels before adding supplements like zinc and iron, and consider biotin, keratin, and possibly switching to dutasteride or adding topical minoxidil.

      community 4 months progress at oral fin and oral minoxidil

      in Treatment  25 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user reported progress in hair growth after 4 months using 0.5 mg finasteride and 2.5 mg minoxidil daily, and is considering adding RU58841 to block DHT on the scalp. They experienced side effects like reduced libido and mild erectile dysfunction, and take supplements like zinc, iron, fish oil, vitamin D, magnesium, and vitamin E.

      community Any growth (been taking iron supplements)

      in Is this regrowth? 1 year ago
      The conversation discusses hair loss treatments, focusing on iron supplements for low ferritin levels and considering finasteride and minoxidil if thinning persists. There is debate over starting with finasteride versus dutasteride, with some users advocating for dutasteride due to its potency, while others caution about potential side effects.

      community M40 - 3 Months progress on Fin/Min

       1440 upvotes 9 months ago
      A user reported significant hair regrowth after 3 months using 1mg oral finasteride, 1ml 5% topical minoxidil, and microneedling, along with biotin, vitamin D, iron, and zinc supplements. They are optimistic about continued progress despite initial skepticism.

      community Been diagnosed with telogen effluvium and MPB

       3 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 21-year-old male diagnosed with telogen effluvium and male pattern baldness started oral finasteride, which initially slowed hair loss and slightly thickened hair, but experienced increased shedding after surgery. The doctor recommended iron and vitamin D supplements, and the user is seeking additional advice.

      community -Update- Hair regrowth after 3,5 months

      in Progress Pictures  27 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user experienced significant hair regrowth after 3.5 months of using topical 5% minoxidil and 2 months of oral finasteride, along with supplements like biotin, iron, zinc, and vitamin D. They are pleased with the results and emphasize the importance of taking progress pictures.

      community 31 year old female, stopped the shed

       6 upvotes 10 years ago
      A 31-year-old female stopped excessive hair shedding using Nizoral shampoo, diluted apple cider vinegar rinse, daily scalp massages, and oral iron and biotin supplements. She noticed a significant reduction in hair loss after 2.5 months and is observing potential regrowth.

      community Any chances of my hairloss being inflammatory?

       5 upvotes 5 days ago
      A 20-year-old male has been experiencing hair loss since age 15-16 and is using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, and ketoconazole shampoo, with previous use of oral finasteride and topical minoxidil. He has stabilized hair loss but seeks to rule out inflammatory or immune-related causes, considering a scalp biopsy, and is supplementing with vitamin D3, B12, and iron.

      community Progress pictures in the span of 3 months

       49 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user shared progress pictures showing hair improvement over three months using a treatment of 5% minoxidil and 0.1% finasteride solution, along with occasional biotin and multivitamins. Another user discussed their regimen of topical minoxidil, oral minoxidil, finasteride, iron supplements, and dutasteride, seeking advice on application routines.

      community Oral Dut/Minoxidil for two years - no results.

       102 upvotes 11 months ago
      The user has used oral Dutasteride and Minoxidil for two years without regrowth, despite trying Finasteride and supplements. They consider increasing Minoxidil, adding microneedling, and switching medications, while others suggest RU58841, a hair transplant, or checking for other hair loss causes.

      community 9 months of progress? Fin+Min+Iron

       16 upvotes 6 days ago
      The user is using finasteride, minoxidil, and iron supplements for hair loss. Opinions vary on the effectiveness, with suggestions to shave the head for better comparison and consider switching to dutasteride or adding dermastamping.

      community 26M, oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride, 2 years

       114 upvotes 1 week ago
      A 26-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth using oral minoxidil and oral dutasteride after initially trying topical minoxidil and oral finasteride. He also incorporated supplements like Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, magnesium, omega-3, and biotin into his routine, which improved his hair condition and overall confidence.

      community Dut, Oral fin, Topical Fin+min, Topical min, Multivitamins, Microneedling, Keto, Prp

       9 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user is using a regimen of 1mg Dutasteride daily, topical finasteride and minoxidil, multivitamins, and supplements to address hair loss but hasn't seen improvement. Suggestions include sticking to one medication, considering oral minoxidil, and possibly a hair transplant, while noting that some treatments may not regrow hair.

      community 23 yo REALISTIC progress pictures - 3 years finasteride, 1+ year oral minoxidil

       38 upvotes 1 year ago
      A 23-year-old shared progress pictures after using finasteride for three years and oral minoxidil for over a year, along with supplements and Nizoral shampoo, to address diffuse thinning. The user reported no side effects from oral minoxidil and expressed satisfaction with the gradual improvement in hair condition.

      community Copper Literally Saved My Life (and My Baldness)

       31 upvotes 1 year ago
      Oral copper supplementation significantly improved hair regrowth for someone who experienced severe hair loss after stopping minoxidil, suggesting copper deficiency might hinder minoxidil's effectiveness. The user now only takes copper and occasionally uses microneedling, recommending others to try copper if minoxidil alone isn't effective.

      community Regrowth at last, after 2 years

       6 upvotes 3 months ago
      The user experienced hair regrowth after switching to topical minoxidil, microneedling, and adding supplements like vitamin D, E, iron, zinc, and L-lysine. They also started using caffeine shampoo, conditioner, and scalp massages, leading to new hair growth after previous shedding.

      community Regrowth at last after year and a half of nothing

       8 upvotes 3 months ago
      After a year and a half of using oral minoxidil and dutasteride with no regrowth, OP started topical minoxidil, microneedling, supplements, caffeine shampoo, and scalp massages, leading to new baby hairs. OP feels hopeful seeing regrowth despite initial shedding and stress.
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