Hair supplements
Is your hair falling out more than usual or does it feel less full? Perhaps your body is missing vital nutrients.
Hair supplements contain a mix of vitamins, minerals and plant extracts, which contribute to the health and strength of your hair.
Think zinc, vitamin B complex, and natural ingredients like saw palmetto and silicon from bamboo or horsetail. With the right support, you can give your hair the care it needs.
Hair supplements for men and women
Did you know that your hormone balance significantly influences the growth, strength, and health of your hair? The ideal blend of herbs and vitamins can therefore vary from person to person. Men and women have completely different hormone systems.
That's why hair supplements are increasingly tailored to your unique needs. Specific formulas for men and women ensure your hair gets exactly what it needs.
Hair supplements for men
Men naturally have more testosterone, and some of it is converted into the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This process begins during puberty, but as you age, DHT levels in your body can increase.
For some men, this leads to hair loss, especially if your hair follicles are sensitive to the effects of DHT.
That's why hair supplements for men often contain ingredients like saw palmetto, which may influence the conversion of testosterone to DHT. These supplements also contain essential vitamins and minerals such as zinc, biotin, copper, and selenium.
Helpful tip: Hair Growth Premium offers a complete solution for men who want to support their hair growth naturally. It contains extra-strong saw palmetto extract (4:1).
Hair supplements for women
Hormonal changes can have a significant impact on your hair. Consider periods like pregnancy, menopause, or conditions like PCOS. The decline in estrogen often plays a significant role in this.
Lower estrogen levels can cause your hair to thin, fall out faster, and shorten the hair growth cycle.
Fortunately, you can support your hair from within. Hair supplements for women are often specifically formulated to address these challenges.
They contain ingredients that contribute to the health and growth of the hair, such as essential vitamins and minerals, combined with extracts of horsetail and bamboo.
Helpful Tip: The Hair Booster Woman product is a 10-in-1 hair supplement specially developed for women to support hair growth, hair strength and hair color.
Plant extracts for hair
Looking for a hair supplement? Then consider these natural plant extracts:
1. Saw Palmetto – contributes to normal hair growth*
Saw palmetto is a popular ingredient in hair supplements and is extracted from the berries of the Serenoa repens , a tree found in the southeastern United States.
Saw palmetto is receiving a lot of attention because of its potential influence on the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is often linked to hair loss. The active ingredient involved is likely beta-sitosterol, a phytosterol found in the extract.
Unfortunately, due to the new European legislation on health claims, I cannot go into further detail about its effects.
Want to learn more? Then check out the scientific studies on saw palmetto and hair health to see how this natural ingredient is used in hair supplements. (1) (2)
2. Bamboo (silicon) – plays a role in hair strength *
Bamboo extract is rich in silicon (silicic acid), a substance that plays a role in collagen production. Collagen, in turn, is important for skin elasticity and the strength of hair and nails.
Extensive research is being conducted on the effects of silicon in foods and supplements. There are indications that silicon can help maintain the normal structure and appearance of your hair.
Silicon occurs naturally in foods such as legumes, vegetables and fruits, and is often extracted from the bamboo plant for supplements. (3)
3. Horsetail extract - good for your hair health *
Horsetail, also known as horsetail ( Equisetum arvense ), is a versatile herb used for centuries in herbal medicine. Like bamboo, it is rich in silicon.
In addition, horsetail contains antioxidants that support scalp health by neutralizing free radicals. A healthy scalp helps maintain healthy, strong hair. (4)
Vitamins for the hair
Hair vitamins are the invisible force behind full, strong, and healthy hair. They nourish your hair from the inside out.
So you can imagine that if you don't get enough of these nutrients, it will have an impact on your hair.
Vitamin B complex
The B complex consists of eight vitamins: B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxal-5-phosphate), B8 (biotin), B11 (folate) and B12 (adenosyl- and methylcobalamin).
These vitamins are essential for various bodily functions, and some play a role in the health of your hair.
Biotin (vitamin B8) is especially good for your hair. It keeps your hair strong and contributes to normal hair growth.
Helpful tip: Our vitamin B complex contains all the important B vitamins in their most effective forms. This ensures optimal functioning in your body. We've also added important semi-vitamins and organic vitamin C, which can support the functioning of the B complex.
Minerals for the hair
In addition to essential vitamins, there are also a number of minerals that are indispensable for your hair.
Make sure you get enough of the following minerals daily through your diet, supplemented if necessary:
- Copper contributes to normal hair pigmentation
- Selenium helps maintain shiny hair. It contributes to normal hair growth.
- Zinc is good for your hair and keeps your hair strong.
Sources used
- Evron, E., Juhasz, M., Babadjouni, A., & Mesinkovska, N.A. (2020b). Natural Hair Supplement: Friend or Foe? Saw Palmetto, a Systematic Review in Alopecia. Skin Appendage Disorders , 6 (6), 329–337. https://doi.org/10.1159/000509905
- Sudeep, H.V., Rashmi, S., Jestin, T.V., Richards, A., Gouthamchandra, K., & Shyamprasad, K. (2023). Oral and Topical Administration of a Standardized Saw Palmetto Oil Reduces Hair Fall and Improves the Hair Growth in Androgenetic Alopecia Subjects – A 16-Week Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Study. Clinical Cosmetic And Investigational Dermatology , Volume 16 , 3251–3266. https://doi.org/10.2147/ccid.s435795
- De Araújo, L.A., Addor, F., & Campos, PMBGM (2016). Use of silicon for skin and hair care: an approach of chemical forms available and efficacy. Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia , 91 (3), 331–335. https://doi.org/10.1590/abd1806-4841.20163986
- Davis, MG, Piliang, MP, Bergfeld, WF, Caterino, TL, Fisher, BK, Sacha, JP, Carr, GJ, Moulton, LT, Whittenbarger, DJ, & Schwartz, JR (2021). Scalp application of antioxidants improves scalp condition and reduces hair shedding in a 24-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. International Journal Of Cosmetic Science , 43 (S1). https://doi.org/10.1111/ics.12734
