Which Supplements Boost Hair Growth – Shape Magazine

Shape.com featured Dr. Green on a discussion with doctors about which supplements and vitamins can help promote hair growth and stronger thicker hair.  She talks about vitamin B and E options, and mentions that “these vitamins can be used as an adjunctive therapy to other hair loss treatments, such as platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections and topical or oral medications.”

Iron and Protein are beneficial too, but there are some lesser known supplements too such as “saw palmetto” a plant that grows in the south-eastern states and has been used to treat prostate, migraines, and hair loss. “Saw palmetto is an herbal supplement that inhibits the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT),” explains Dr. Green. “DHT is an androgen hormone that contributes to hair follicle miniaturization and hair loss.”

Find out more at Want Stronger, Thicker Hair? Derms Recommend Trying These 5 Types of Supplements to Boost Hair Growth