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Side Effects of Hair Vitamins

Taking vitamins for hair health can improve the overall health and growth of hair. As with many vitamin supplements, however, there are some possible side effects. Sometimes these side effects are short term, while other times the side effects may last for the duration of treatment. Here are six common side effects of hair vitamins.

  1. Hair Loss

    • During the first few days or weeks of using hair vitamins, shedding of unhealthy hair is normal. After a few weeks, the shedding should subside and you should see noticeable differences in the health of your hair.

    Digestive

    • As your body adjusts to the hair vitamins, you may notice digestive problems such as bloating and gas, stomach aches, constipation and diarrhea. These side effects may go away after a few weeks, while others can persist, off and on, for the duration of the treatment.

    Increased Libido

    • Zinc is an ingredient in many leading hair vitamin supplements. Zinc has been known to increase sexual arousal--this is one side effect most people will not mind.

    Urinary

    • As the vitamins work to restore the health of the hair, you may notice a need to urinate more frequently. The vitamins are working to filter years of unhealthy buildup, and your urine may have a strange odor or strange color. Unless you experience frequent burning during urination, these symptoms are nothing to be alarmed about.

    Metabolic

    • During the time you use hair vitamins, you may notice fluctuations in weight. This is because the hair vitamins are also working on your metabolism. As your metabolism speeds and slows, your weight increases or decreases.

    Appetite

    • During the course of treatment with hair vitamins, your appetite will come and go, since changes in metabolism also affect appetite. Some days you will end up eating everything in sight, while other days you might even skip a meal.

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