Hair Loss (Vitamins and Minerals for Hair Growth)

Many people search for vitamins and minerals as potential treatments for hair loss. While deficiencies of certain vitamins and minerals may reverse hair loss in cases of deficiencies, over supplementation of certain minerals and vitamins may actually cause hair loss. This is not well known, and many people taking vitamins and minerals for their hair loss may actually be making the problem worse. Even some supplements sold on the market contain vitamins and minerals, which, taken in excess, can aggravate hair loss. People who suffer from hair loss in its various forms need to stay informed so that they can have an informed conversation with their doctors regarding what treatment is best suited to their particular type of hair loss. This video gives a clear and concise summary of minerals and vitamins that work in hair loss and provides warnings on vitamins and minerals, commonly used for hair loss, that taken in excess can make the hair loss worse. We can use vitamins and minerals in treating hair loss if there is a deficiency, but testing is the only way to be certain that one exists.