What vitamin(s) should I take to promote healthy hair and growth?

[mandilly]

I've started a new diet recently, and I'm concerned about my hair. Granted, there has been NO change in my hair since starting, however my hair is always a big concern of mine.

Therefore, I want to take proper measures to help insure that during my bodily changes regarding my change in diet, that my hair does not suffer. Therefore, I want to take supplements to help promote healthy, strong hair just in case--not to mention it's good to do in general.

Now, I've been googling various sites about what vitamins, minerals, etc. I should take, but they are listing a whole list of things that I should be taking, and dosages. I'm just wondering if any of these vitamins can be found in a single pill, or two, instead of having to buy multiple vitamin types. In short, I'm looking to consolidate the amount of pills.

Any suggestions? What do you girls take? Should I just purchase all of the recommended vitamins separately and make due?

 

[Aquilah]

For me, prenatal vitamins worked wonders. I was also pregnant, but I don't see why you can't take them when you're not pregnant. Otherwise, I've heard Vitamin E.

 

[XkrissyX]

Originally Posted by Aquilah /img/forum/go_quote.gif For me, prenatal vitamins worked wonders. I was also pregnant, but I don't see why you can't take them when you're not pregnant. Otherwise, I've heard Vitamin E.
I agree.

When I was pregnant..my hair was healthy and long..i liked it..must be my hormones and/or prenatal vitamins.

 

[Sexy Sadie]

I suffered from a major hairloss and what helped me was Omega 3-6-9 and a B-vitamin product.

 

[Bee Luscious]

The following 3 products is ALL you need for guranteed great hair.

Brewers Yeast Tablets take 2500 mg daily through out the day

Biotin 2000 mg daily

Fresh Royal Jelly 1-2 doses daily make sure it the fresh that has to be refrigerated the capsules do not work.

 

[pure25honey]

Yep, I take prenatals and I think they work.

 

[Gwendela]

Since hair loss can be caused by an iron deficiency I think taking a prenatal is a superb idea.

You can always check out the micronutrients that the prental vities contain to get an idea of what kind of stuff they're packing.

 

[mandilly]

Thank you, ladies, for the wonderful responses.

I will definitely be taking a look into all of these suggestions.

 

[BellaBee]

Loads!

Vitamin B Complex, essential fatty acids (omegas 3 & 6), Vit K, Vit D, Vit E. Basically a healthy, balanced diet

 

[monniej]

i like gnc hair, skin and nail formula. it's a multi vitamin with extra biotin.

 

[magosienne]

check the stores, usually blends are made for hair and nails. definitely omega, and borrachio oil (max 2g per day).

 

[peachface]

Take folic acid supplements. Prenatal vitamins actually contain more folic acid than regular vitamin because folic acid actually helps the cell productions. This also helps to grow healthy hair and nail...

 

[x33cupcake]

hmm i wanna try prenatal vitamins now!

 

[reemoo]

by prenatal vitamins u meen folic acid and iron supplements???

 

[Sexy Sadie]

Yes.

 

[Jinx]

Originally Posted by reemoo /img/forum/go_quote.gif by prenatal vitamins u meen folic acid and iron supplements??? Actual vitamin formulated to support the nutritional needs of pregnant and lactating women (typically much higher percentages of what you would find in a multi vitamin and very high in folic acid):GNC - GNC Women's Prenatal