I’ve researched over a hundred products and finally arrived at the list you see below — these are what I believe to be the best supplements for reducing hair loss and encouraging hair growth. But make sure you read to the bottom, where you’ll find my guide to how to maximizing hair growth using these supplements.
Wick & Strom DHT Blocker Hair Loss Supplement
Around $40 for 60 tablets
The Wick and Strom supplement is made by a brand who also make one of the world’s best hair loss shampoos.
- Top ingredient is biotin: Biotin is used by the body to make amino acids, which are the building blocks of hair keratin
- Grape seed extract contains proanthocyanidins, which have been shown in studies to promote hair growth
- Nettle extract has been shown in studies to block the production of DHT — DHT is the primary cause of hair loss
- Pumpkin seed has been shown to reduce hair loss in several studies — this is another natural DHT blocker and has other health properties
- Saw palmetto is probably the best known natural DHT blocker and has been shown to comparable to the hair loss drug Propecia in studies
- Bioflavanoids are a type of antioxidant. They may help reduce scalp inflammation and scavenge free-radicals, protecting developing hair
- Contains ‘soluble keratin’. This may help feed the hair. However, hair keratin is made by a process or ‘keratinization’, where amino acids are turned into the protein keratin in the scalp. Therefore I’m not certain this ingredient will have any benefit to the hair
- Lysine has been shown in studies to make hair grow faster
- Silica is a key mineral required for healthy hair and skin
- Contains a good range of vitamins including vitamin D, which has been shown to have a direct impact on hair growth
- Iodine is important for maintaining healthy thyroid gland function. Overactive thyroid has been shown to be a cause of hair loss
- Zinc and magnesium are important minerals required by the body for hair growth
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Ultrax Labs Hair Rush
Around $60 for 30 tablets
This hair loss supplement is by the brand that makes one of the world’s best hair loss shampoos, which is a good sign.
- Contains nettle, which may be a good natural DHT blocker
- Contains pumpkin seed, a potent natural DHT blocker
- Some studies have shown gotu kola may have a positive effect on hair growth
- Several studies have show Lysine increases hair growth
- Contains soluble keratin, which may help increase hair growth
- Ginkgo biloba may help improve blood flow to the hair
- Studies show isoflavones reduce DHT
- Kelp contains iodine, which helps regulate thyroid function
- Saw palmetto is a good natural DHT blocker
- Silica is an important mineral for hair skin and nail growth
- Contains a good array of vitamins including vitamin D, vitamin C and biotin, which are essential for hair growth
Nanogen Hair Nutrition Supplement Men 40 +
Around $40 for 60 tablets
Nanogen’s supplement contains an excellent range of ingredients and has many benefits for your circulatory system, DHT levels and hair growth. It’s a well rounded product tackling hair loss from several angles.
- Vitamin C is key to circulatory health — which in turn is key to nutrient supply to the hair via blood vessels
- Saw palmetto is one of the most powerful natural DHT inhibitors — DHT is the primary cause of male pattern baldness
- Methionine and cysteine are two of the main amino acids found in hair keratin
- Horsetail is a good natural source of silica
- Ginseng promotes blood circulation — particularly in the extremities — and is therefore thought to boost memory and may help increase blood supply to the hair
- Resveratrol is a powerful antioxidant
- Niacin boosts blood flow to the extremities and may be key in delivering nutrients to the hair
- Arginine is a component of hair keratin and is also known to improve blood circulation
- Studies show taurine boosts hair growth and is thought to provoke the body to use cysteine for hair — based on a L’Oreal study conducted for the production of their Hair Mass product
- Zinc, biotin and selenium are all beneficial in for hair growth
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RegenPure Maximum Strength Hair Loss Supplement
Around $40 for 90 tablets
This is a pretty awesome new supplement from RegenePure. It contains just about everything you want in a hair loss supplement — biotin for converting amino acids into hair keratin, the key amino acids for hair growth, a great mix of natural DHT blockers and key hair growth supporting minerals.
- Biotin is the top ingredient — biotin is a crucial B vitamin for improving hair health
- Contains a a range of B vitamins, which support hair and skin health
- Contain iron, which supports healthy blood and is widely thought to improve hair health — particularly in women
- Contains saw palmetto, which is one of the best natural DHT blockers
- Contains an excellent range of amino acids — amino acids are the building blocks of hair
- Contains Fo-Ti, which is widely thought to reduce hair loss
- Contains horsetail — a natural source of silica — a key building block of hair
- Contains zinc, a mineral that supports hair growth
- Contains pygeum and nettle extract — which are thought to be two of the best natural DHT blockers
- Contains MSM — a natural source of sulphur. Sulphur is a key component of hair keratin and is required for hair growth
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Corvinex Hair Vitamin Supplement
Around $25 for 60 tablets
Corvinex contains an excellent all round range of nutrients that benefit hair growth, including a large quantity of amino acids (which differentiates this supplement from others). It contains blood circulation improvers, DHT inhibitors and vitamins for hair growth.
- Niacin is the top ingredient, which should help effectively deliver nutrients to the hair
- Contains a good array of B vitamins to support healthy hair and skin
- Biotin is high in the list, which is a crucial B vitamin for improving hair health
- Contains iodine, which helps support healthy thyroid function
- Pumpkin seed and saw palmetto are good natural DHT blockers
- Inositol helps support healthy liver function
- Gingseng helps support good blood circulation in the extremities (essential for nutrient delivery to the hair)
- Contains an excellent range of amino acids, which are the building blocks of hair keratin
- Contains pantothenic acid, which helps increase co-enzyme A levels in the liver, which, among other things, helps reduce skin sebum levels
- Muira Puama may help improve blood circulation
- Inositol helps reduce symptoms of PCOS and anxiety
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Hi there,
What do you think about the Keratin Research – DHT Blocker? It is quite affordable on the internet and it seems to have quite a lot of the ingredients that you mentioned above. I have linked you the product below:
http://www.hairfantastic.co.uk/DHT-Blocker-Natural-Supplement.html?gclid=Cj0KEQjwzK6hBRCbzLz_r_f-3tkBEiQA-zyWsNa5GkvcnULCBh25MQjKRkm95RtMXhx1GKsY4MusEbkaAjKs8P8HAQ
Thanks
Hi Tom,
That product looks good. I’d say it’s worth trying.
All the best,
Chris
Where do you buy if you are living in oz
Hello,
I recently purchased a supplement called Juvel H-direct. I note that there are some amino acids that are not included on the supplements that have mentioned in your e-book. I wondered if I could top up with the amino acids that you have stated in your e-book without overdoing it.
Hi Maxine,
There’s no need to take any more arginine. If you’re using the hair growth smoothie you’re already getting the right amount of arginine, via citrulline (a precursor to arginine).
The most important amino acids are cysteine, lysine and taurine. These are the absolute best amino acids for hair growth. You can use these in addition to the supplement you mentioned. That supplement should be quite useful. Don’t take any additional carnitine — the Juvel product contains carnitine.
All the best,
Chris
Have you reviewed this product?
Hair Essentials™ for Hair Growth
My name is abdi from Kenya ,
I am suffering because I losted my hair and am 27years old so may I get treatment of regaining my losted hair thanks
Please help. My hair has always been my pride and joy. I figured since it is pretty damn healthy, it could deal with some bleach damage. And I figured the master stylist who did all the color-corrections would know how much would be too much. I was wrong, and now I want to burst into tears every time I look at my hair or touch it. I just don’t know what to do. my hair has also NEVER been shorter than this and it breaks and falls out. What should i do to regrow hair?
Hi Cristina,
Please start by following this guide:
http://www.nicehair.org/make-hair-grow-ultimate-guide/
And if you need further help, please email me on support@nicehair.org
All the best,
Chris Carter