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Natural Scalp Remedies for DHT in Women

DHT, or dihydrotestosterone, is another word for hair loss. While in most cases, the cause of DHT is hereditary, other known causes of DHT in women include ovarian tumors, iron deficiency, thyroid disease, lupus and stress. Some medications can also cause DHT, such as blood thinner, seizure medication, blood pressure medication and oral contraceptives.

  1. Vitamins

    • Some essential vitamins you'll need to treat DHT include vitamin B and vitamin E. Some good sources of vitamin B include supplements, turkey, tuna, whole grains and bananas. You can get vitamin E from peanut butter, spinach, broccoli and mangoes as well as supplements.

    Zinc and Iron

    • Zinc is an essential nutrient for proper hair growth, and because iron deficiency is a common cause of DHT in women, you should have an adequate amount of iron in your system. Good sources of zinc include seafood; such as crab and lobster, whole grains, chicken and beans. For iron, you can eat beef products, apricots, peas, raisins and brown rice; in addition to taking iron supplements.

    Omega-3 Fatty Acids

    • Aside from taking fish oil tablets or flaxseed oil, you can also get Omega-3 fatty acids by eating scallops, salmon, green leafy greens, shrimp and halibut.

    Grapeseed Extract

    • This is another good ingredient to use if you want to treat hair loss. Some side effects of the extract include dizziness, a dry scalp, headaches or nausea; but there hasn't been any evidence of any fatal side effects.

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