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    Glossary Prebiotics

    non-digestible fibers that nourish beneficial gut bacteria

    Prebiotics are non-digestible food components, typically fibers, that promote the growth and activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. They serve as food for probiotics, the good bacteria, and help maintain a healthy digestive system, which can indirectly support overall health, including skin and hair health.

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      community Trialing the probiotics BB536, PTA 6475 so you don’t have to

       75 upvotes 1 year ago
      Probiotics like L. reuteri ATCC PTA 6475 and B. longum BB536 may improve hair growth and density by reducing inflammation and reversing DHT damage. The user is trialing these probiotics personally, ordering them from the U.S. to Canada, and plans to continue if no adverse effects occur.

      community L. reuteri (probiotic for Androgenic Alopecia)

      in Finasteride/Dutasteride  34 upvotes 5 months ago
      L. reuteri, a probiotic, is being explored for its potential benefits in treating androgenic alopecia, possibly enhancing finasteride's effects and reducing inflammation. The user combines this with finasteride, oral minoxidil, and other supplements, noting some improvement in hair loss.

      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 On fin and min for 8 years and always still feel like I have "ghost hair"

      in Chat  16 upvotes 4 months ago
      The user has been using finasteride and minoxidil for 8 years and recently started dutasteride, but still experiences thin, see-through hair. Suggestions include adding probiotics, changing hairstyle, checking hormones, supplementing vitamin D3, trying laser therapy, and improving gut health.

      community My stack and 9 months progress (Nov, 2024 to July, 2025)

      in Is this regrowth?  33 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user shared their hair regrowth progress using a regimen including omega-3, flaxseed, EGCG, green tea, zinc, copper, probiotics, microneedling, topical finasteride, and minoxidil. Other users expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of the regimen, suggesting more proven treatments or considering a hair transplant.
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