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Glossary Vitamin Supplements

products providing essential vitamins not sufficiently obtained from diet

Vitamin supplements are products designed to provide essential vitamins that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities through diet alone. They come in various forms, including pills, tablets, capsules, drops, and injections, and are used to prevent or address deficiencies, support overall health, and sometimes manage specific health conditions. For instance, individuals with alopecia might use vitamin supplements like biotin or vitamin D to potentially improve hair health, although the efficacy can vary based on individual circumstances and underlying causes.

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A Case of Reverse Aging Phenomenon of the Hair Secondary to Vitamin B Supplementation

research BH12 A case of reverse ageing phenomenon of the hair secondary to vitamin B supplementation

June 2024 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

In this case report, an 80-year-old woman experienced darkening of previously grey hair, which may be linked to vitamin B supplementation, though its effectiveness is typically associated with reversing greying only in the presence of an initial vitamin B deficiency.

research Biotin beware: Perils of biotin supplementation: Response to: “The epidemiology, impact, and diagnosis of micronutrient nutritional dermatoses. Part 2: B-complex vitamins”

1 citations , February 2022 in “Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology”

This review discusses biotin supplementation for dermatological conditions and highlights the lack of strong evidence supporting its efficacy, as well as the potential for laboratory testing interference.

research Vitamin B-Complex and its Relationship with the Health of Vegetarian People

August 2023 in “Natural Resources for Human Health”

This paper offers a detailed overview of B vitamins, detailing their importance for energy, cognition, and metabolism, conditions leading to their deficiencies, symptoms of deficiencies, and the foods rich in these essential nutrients.

research Interest of a vitamin and mineral supplement in the management of telogen effluvium: Clinical study on Brazilian women

April 2016 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology”

A vitamin and mineral supplement significantly reduced hair shedding in Brazilian women with telogen effluvium.

research Effect of a Hydrolyzed Collagen, Vitamin, and Zinc Containing Nutritional Supplement on Telogen Effluvium

May 2025 in “International Journal of Trichology”

In this study, Pilopeptan® Intensive, a nutritional supplement containing hydrolyzed collagen, Group B vitamins, and zinc, was found to significantly improve hair parameters in telogen effluvium patients, with sustained benefits observed posttreatment, although mild side effects were reported by some participants.

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community Supplements for Health hair as for Gemini & Grok

1 upvotes 9 months ago

The conversation discusses various supplements and vitamins like Vitamin D3, K2, Biotin, Iron, Zinc, and B Vitamins for improving hair health. It also mentions a combination of Tocotrienols, Pycnogenol, Saw Palmetto, Pumpkin Seed Oil, Stinging Nettle, and Myricetin for stabilizing hair, with Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, and Stinging Nettle noted for thickening hair despite side effects.

community Best supplements to compliment finasteride protocol

17 upvotes 2 months 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 MSM Supplementation is helping my hairs

4 upvotes 6 months ago

The user reports that MSM supplementation has thickened their hair strands while using finasteride and topical minoxidil. They also take zinc, copper, B-complex, vitamin C, vitamin D3, and K2, and plan to add omega-3, magnesium, astaxanthin, and pterostilbene.

community Still shedding after 6 months (2nd shed).

4 upvotes 1 year ago

The user is experiencing prolonged hair shedding despite using 1mg finasteride, 2.5mg minoxidil, and considering adding topical finasteride. They are also deficient in Vitamin D and B, and are exploring if supplements or dosage adjustments could help.

community Connection between heat (dry/flaky scalp) and hair loss?

5 upvotes 10 years ago

The user experienced hair loss and used minoxidil, biotin shampoo, and supplements like biotin, zinc, fish oil, saw palmetto, and B vitamins, which initially stopped hair loss but did not promote regrowth. They suspect heat causes a dry, flaky scalp leading to hair loss and are considering using a supplementary shampoo and possibly finasteride.

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learn horsetail extract

Can horsetail extract be combined with vitamins or other herbal supplements safely? Reference sources flag specific cautions for horsetail - it contains thiaminase, which breaks down vitamin B1, it acts as a diuretic, and it is not advised in pregnancy - so ask a doctor or pharmacist before combining it with a B-complex, a diuretic, or prescribed medicines.