Natural Treatment Options
It is important to note that natural and herbal hair loss treatments have not been extensively tested or approved by the FDA. Always talk to your doctor before taking any natural products for hair loss or any other condition. Just because a product is marketed as being natural does not mean it has no side effects, possible complications, or risks.
Saw Palmetto – This berry is found on trees indigenous to North America. The extract of saw palmetto supposedly acts as a DHT blocker, much like Propecia (finasteride). It is available in pill form and a topical preparation. Saw Palmetto is sometimes used in combination with other natural treatments, such as zinc.
Zinc is a mineral that some doctors and herbalists recommend to treat hair loss. It is used in two forms, as a supplement, and as part of many topical creams and solutions. Most people in developed countries do not lack zinc and other minerals in their diet, but vegetarians and some other people may have a diet that is naturally low in zinc. In fact, according to the NIH's Supplement Guide, "Vegetarians may need as much as 50% more zinc than non-vegetarians because of the lower absorption of zinc from plant foods, so it is very important for vegetarians to include good sources of zinc in their diet."Source - NIH Supplment Guide
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