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Old 05-31-2004, 03:35 PM   #1
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Hair growth Vitamins

I take 0.300mg of biotin daily, 15mg zinc daily, 3 drops of vitamin e oil daily, and an A-Z multivitamins and minerals daily. will all of these increase the rate of my hair growth? by the way, whats the difference between mg and mcg? i heard that you should take around 3500mcg of biotion daily, and i take 0.300mg. now is that the same amount? i cant seem to compare the units used!! PLEASE SOMEONE HELP!


 
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Re: Hair growth Vitamins

I Just Wanted To Correct Myself: I Take 0.45mg Of Biotin Daily. So Is That Roughly The Same Amount As 3500mcg? Please....doesnt Anyone Here Know Difference The Units Make (mcg And Mg....whats The Difference? Is It That 1mg = 1000mcg?)
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Re: Hair growth Vitamins

Take 2000mcg of Biotin daily and not more. I take a prenatal daily and Silica from GNC at 11mg per pill and I take 2. This has made my hair grow fast and less shedding. I also use a temp color on my hair to make it feel thicker.

 
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Question Re: Hair growth Vitamins

[COLOR=Black]Uhm....OK. I was actually told that I shouldn't take more than 5000mcg of biotin daily, not 2000mcg.
how much silicia do you take daily? I thought last time you wrote a post saying how you take 22mg?
Do you think that all the things I'm taking right now will make my hair grow faster?

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Wink Re: Hair growth Vitamins

I take 22mg of Silica which I bought at GNC. Silica is supposed to make hair stronger and shinier. I also currently take 4000mcg of biotin. To experience faster hair growth, it is recommended that you take between 3mg and 5mg per day (which is 3000mcg to 5000mcg). Another vitamin for healthy hair is MSM (which is usually used for joint pain). MSM decreases shedding, lengthening the amount of time the hair remains on your head, therefore enabling you to grow your hair longer. To keep hair nourished, you can take a supplement containing the essential fatty acids (omega 3, 6, and 9).

Keep in mind it takes most people 2 to 6 weeks to notice results using vitamins, depending on how nutrient deficient you are and whether or not you have been sick. You will notice new growth in your nails and leg hairs before you notice new growth on your head.

Always remember, though, that for hair growth it is important for you to have a healthy diet. Your hair can only be healthy and grow long faster if the rest of you is healthy because your body will distribute the nutrients to the parts of your body that need them the most. This means that your hair is the last thing to receive the nutrients. Consume high amounts of protein, especially protein from plants (like soy) because plant protein is easier for our bodies to use. Remember that hair is, after all, protein.

Also consider buying some olive oil/jojoba oil and rosemary essential oil. Use about 1/4 cup olive or jojoba oil and mix it with a few drops of rosemary essential oil. Then heat it up in the microwave and apply it to your scalp and give yourself a scalp massage. The rosemary is an essential oil which increases circulation. Do this every time before you have a shower to stimulate the hair folicles and encourage new growth.

Hope this helps

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