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Pills for Faster Hair Growth

The causes of hair loss and slow hair growth are many. Diet and nutrition issues, medications, skin diseases, hormonal fluctuations, thyroid illness, exposure to radiation, chemicals, chemotherapy and stress can alter hair growth. Is there a magic pill to make hair grow faster? Find out what works and how to make faster hair growth happen.

  1. Do Pills Make Hair Grow?

    • There is a natural cycle to hair growth that can be assisted but not overridden. Each follicle (the base from which each strand grows) follows this 3-part cycle--growth (2 to 8 years), degradation (2 to 4 weeks) and resting (2 to 4 months). Hair naturally falls out when new growth in the follicle begins. Hair grows at the rate of about 6 inches a year or roughly a half inch every month. Genetics and the health of the body dictate the actual rate for each person. The most important thing the remember is that hair growth is a process and requires time. Pills will not speed up the process, but they can enhance the process.

    Hair Nutrients

    • Pills for faster hair growth are marketed to make the audience believe there is a fast answer to their wish. The truth is, giving hair the best environment and nutrients to grow is the answer to feeding hair growth. This means the right nutrition---foods, vitamins and minerals---to keep the hair growing at its personal rate. The health of the hair reveals the health of the body.

    Vitamin Pill Hair Repair

    • B vitamins assist hair growth and help keep hair shiny and healthy. Biotin and pantothenic acid are B vitamins that are marketed for use in shampoo and conditioner. Taking a good B complex vitamin supplement that gives your body all of the B vitamins will not only help hair repair itself and keep the follicle happy, they also help counteract the affects of stress (another factor in the slowing of hair growth). Keeping the body filled with good levels of beta carotene, magnesium and zinc not only helps hair growth but also helps nails and skin too.

    Hair Nutrients

    • Herbal combinations dense with silica work for hair growth. Follicles must still be alive and have hair for this to be of any benefit. This does not work with dead follicles. Gingko works to help circulation in the body. Follicles are stimulated when circulation is boosted. Nettle is another herb that can work for the benefit of the hair and be taken in pill form or as a tea. Herbs and vitamins can have other side effects, so research thoroughly before taking them.

    Truth About Hair Repair Pills

    • Some vitamin companies make proprietary blends of vitamins, minerals and herbs that stimulate the hair follicle. Check the label. The ingredient list will probably reveal the use of biotin, silica and horsetail in these pills. The truth is these products can only promote the possibility of faster hair growth, but they can't promise it will happen.

    Home Remedy For Hair Growth

    • A balanced diet is the best home remedy available for hair repair and faster growth. If you suspect nutritional deficiencies or hormone imbalances are the problem, get tested and know for sure before self-medicating. Adding a wide variety of vegetables and fruits to the diet and getting plenty of fresh air and exercise helps. Adequate protein intake is very important. Before taking hair growth pills from companies that make wild claims, ask the manufacturer for the testing results and make sure the tests come through a reputable laboratory and testing methods.

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