Hair loss, zinc/copper article

[Guest guest]

Jo,

I think this has been discussed before, but I found this info on WebMD when I was researching hair loss for a friend.

This portion is on page 2 of the article, and the full link is below.

Both Daly and also recommend zinc supplements -- normally about 80 mg daily -- because studies show this nutrient may affect the levels of androgens, the hormones involved in some forms of genetic hair loss.

Heller, however, are more cautious, advising against the use of zinc supplementation in levels any higher than what might be in a multivitamin.

It's imperative that zinc and copper remain in the proper ratio. And unless you also supplement copper you don't want to dramatically increase zinc intake," says Lessman. What's more, since both metals are pro-oxidants (meaning they contribute to unhealthy free radical formation) Lessman says supplementation in any significant amount would require careful health monitoring by a doctor.

Heller adds that taking too much zinc can also cause a copper deficiency, which in turn can actually cause hair loss -- another reason she believes supplementation of these minerals is unnecessary.

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/features/treating-hair-loss-naturally

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[Guest guest]

Great info Thanks for sharing. I learned something new about pro-oxidants!

Besides hair loss the copper/zinc balance needs to be there for anemia too. And

let's not forget that hair NEEDS LOTS of PROTEIN.

Hugs

Jo

>

> Jo,

> I think this has been discussed before, but I found this info on WebMD when I

> was researching hair loss for a friend.

>

> This portion is on page 2 of the article, and the full link is below.

>

> Both Daly and also recommend zinc supplements -- normally about 80 mg

daily

> -- because studies show this nutrient may affect the levels of androgens, the

> hormones involved in some forms of genetic hair loss.

>  Heller, however, are more cautious, advising against the use of zinc

> supplementation in levels any higher than what might be in a multivitamin.

>  

> It's imperative that zinc and copper remain in the proper ratio. And unless

you

> also supplement copper you don't want to dramatically increase zinc intake, "

> says Lessman. What's more, since both metals are pro-oxidants (meaning they

> contribute to unhealthy free radical formation) Lessman says supplementation

in

> any significant amount would require careful health monitoring by a doctor.

> Heller adds that taking too much zinc can also cause a copper deficiency,

which

> in turn can actually cause hair loss -- another reason she believes

> supplementation of these minerals is unnecessary.

>  

>

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/features/treating-ha\

ir-loss-naturally

>

>   Peebles

> decorate.home@...

> http://www.celebratinghome.com/sites/susanpeebles/PWPHome.aspx

>

[Guest guest]

Great info Thanks for sharing. I learned something new about pro-oxidants!

Besides hair loss the copper/zinc balance needs to be there for anemia too. And

let's not forget that hair NEEDS LOTS of PROTEIN.

Hugs

Jo

>

> Jo,

> I think this has been discussed before, but I found this info on WebMD when I

> was researching hair loss for a friend.

>

> This portion is on page 2 of the article, and the full link is below.

>

> Both Daly and also recommend zinc supplements -- normally about 80 mg

daily

> -- because studies show this nutrient may affect the levels of androgens, the

> hormones involved in some forms of genetic hair loss.

>  Heller, however, are more cautious, advising against the use of zinc

> supplementation in levels any higher than what might be in a multivitamin.

>  

> It's imperative that zinc and copper remain in the proper ratio. And unless

you

> also supplement copper you don't want to dramatically increase zinc intake, "

> says Lessman. What's more, since both metals are pro-oxidants (meaning they

> contribute to unhealthy free radical formation) Lessman says supplementation

in

> any significant amount would require careful health monitoring by a doctor.

> Heller adds that taking too much zinc can also cause a copper deficiency,

which

> in turn can actually cause hair loss -- another reason she believes

> supplementation of these minerals is unnecessary.

>  

>

http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/hair-loss/features/treating-ha\

ir-loss-naturally

>

>   Peebles

> decorate.home@...

> http://www.celebratinghome.com/sites/susanpeebles/PWPHome.aspx

>