Summary of the Tonic
THE TONIC provides a topical composition for improving treatments for human hair loss (alopecia) by reducing the effects of 5α-dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and thus, enhancing hair loss prevention and/or hair growth promotion. The terms “hair loss”, “alopecia”, “balding”, and “pattern hair loss” are used interchangeably herein.
A “topical composition” or “topical formulation” refers to a product that is applied externally to a part of the body and/or is applied only on the surface. Thus, topical treatments limit exposure to a local area and avoid systemic exposure.
The composition includes natural, active ingredients, , Inositol, Vitamin A, B, C, D, G & H, Amino Acid D- Panthenol and vitamin B2 which work directly at the site of the pathway, i.e. conversion of testosterone to berry extract which work directly at the site of the pathway, i.e. conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone by 5-α-reductase, for pattern alopecia.
In one embodiment of the tonic, the composition is a liquid in the form of a shampoo, a conditioner, a tonic, a combination shampoo/conditioner, or a combination shampoo/conditioner/tonic.
ABOUT HAIR REPAIR AGENTS
Hair repair agents are ingredients that are able to protect the hair and/or restore damaged hair. Such ingredients act by various mechanisms. Proteins are effective in that they form a protective film around the hair shaft thereby filling broken cuticles or split ends. Other ingredients are used to correct a dry scalp and keep the hair follicles well hydrated to retain moisture to the hair providing shine and softness.
ALL ABOUT VITAMINS IN OUR PRODUCTS
Essential Vitamins and Minerals for Beautiful Strong Hair
One key factor in maintaining a growing protein on a part of one's biological body is obvious: one must maintain a healthy life style. Principally, the main vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that one must ingest in some form to maintain healthy hair are vitamin A,all B vitamins-particularly vitamins B-6 and B-12, folic acid,biotin, vitamin C, vitamin E, copper, iron, zinc, iodine, protein of course, silica, essential fatty acids (EFA's, formerly known as vitamin F).
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN
Vitamin A is a key component to developing healthy cells and tissues in the body, including hair. Additionally it works with silica and zinc to prevent drying and clogging of the sebaceous glands, the glands vital to producing sebum, which is an important lubricant for the hair follicle. Vitamin A deficiencies commonly cause thickening of the scalp, dry hair, and dandruff.
Air pollution, smoking, extremely bright light, certain cholesterol-lowering drugs, laxatives, and aspirin are some known vitamin A inhibitors. Liver, fish oil, eggs, fortified milk,and red, yellow, and orange vegetables are good sources for vitamin A, as are some dark green leafy vegetables like spinach. Be particularly careful if you take vitamin A supplements, as vitamin A is fat-soluble, allowing the body to store it and making it easy for the body to overdose on vitamin A.
B-vitamins work interdependently and therefore all levels of B vitamins need to be sufficient in order to maintain proper health.
Vitamins B-6, folic acid, and vitamin B-12 are all key components in maintaining healthy hemoglobin levels in the blood, which is the iron-containing portion of red-blood cells. Hemoglobin's primary function is to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues of the body, so if these vitamins were deficient in one's body, then hair and skin would indeed suffer.
Vitamin C is responsible for the development of healthy collagen, which is necessary to hold body tissues together. A vitamin C deficiency can cause split ends and hair breakage, yet this is easily reversible with an increase to normal vitamin C levels.
Vitamin E is necessary to provide good blood circulation to the scalp by increasing the uptake of oxygen. Copper is a trace mineral that is also necessary in the production of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin as mentioned earlier is vital to the process of carrying oxygen to tissues such as the hair, and obviously hair is alive cannot grow without proper oxygen, yet it does not breathe as other components of our body do, because the oxygen must get to the shaft of the hair.
Another key mineral vital in the production of hemoglobin is iron. Iron is found in two forms, heme and non-heme; heme iron is much easier to absorb into the system.
This is where the problem lies.
Of course most people know that red meat is a good source of iron, however red meat is non-heme iron and is difficult for the body to absorb, as are many iron supplements. Good heme iron sources are green leafy vegetables, kidney beans, and bran. Additionally, one can increase the absorption of non-heme iron into the body by consuming non-heme food sources and vitamin C sources in the same meal.
Zinc is another vital component to healthy hair, being that it is responsible for cell production, tissue growth and repair, and the maintenance of the oil-secreting glands of the scalp. It also plays a large role in protein synthesis and collagen formation. For this reason, zinc is important for both hair maintenance and dandruff prevention.
Most people are deficient in zinc.
Iodine is vital to the growth of hair. Sheep farmers long ago discovered that vegetation void of iodine due to iodine-depleted soil will adversely affect the growth of wool in sheep. Likewise, our hair needs iodine to grow. Iodine is synthetically added to table salt, however in this form it is not assimilated well into the body and can therefore cause iodine overload.
An excess of iodine in the body can adversely affect the thyroid. It is best to use non-iodized salt and retrieve your odine from natural food sources.
These include seaweed, salmon, seafood, lima beans, molasses, eggs, potatoes with the skin on,watercress and garlic.
As mentioned in an earlier lesson, one of the most difficult nutrients vital to hair growth to get in one's diet is the trace mineral silica.
Silicon is a form of silicon and is the second most abundant element in the earth's crust, second only to oxygen.
The Earth provides everything we need for health, and with silicon being so abundant, it would seem that there would never be a problem with silica deficiency. Unfortunately, trace minerals are rare in Western diets because our food is processed and our soil depleted by
chemical treatments so often that trace minerals are lost. Silica is vital to the strength of hair, and although it will not necessarily stop hair from falling out from the follicle, it will stop hair breakage. It works by stimulating the cell metabolism and formation, which slows the aging process.
Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) are fatty acids that are needed by the body yet not produced by the body. EFA's are a key component to healthy skin, hair and nails. Common skin diseases, like eczema and seborrhea, are in part caused by deficiencies in EFA's. Including deep-water fish such as salmon, sardines, mackerel, trout, or herring approximately three times a week will provide sufficient amounts of EFA's. However, if for some reason you cannot eat deep-water fish or have an extreme dislike for it, it may be necessary to take a supplement to obtain the required amount of EFA's.
Last but not least, make sure to include the proper amount of water in your diet. Water is vital to proper hydration,which is necessary in order for all nutrients to be utilized properly by the body, not to mention the proper function of every cell in the body including hair follicles.
The suggested amount of water intake daily is eight 4 glasses of water a day.
Although nutritional remedies were those that were discussed here, supplements can be used if one feels they are simply unable to eat properly due to work schedule or dislike of certain foods. Nutritional supplements containing these same vitamins and minerals can be taken. There are some cautions to taking supplements of certain vitamins and minerals, particularly those that are fat-soluble because the body stores them. Vitamin A can be highly toxic and supplements of vitamin A should be avoided unless recommended by a doctor. It is best to achieve one's vitamin A requirements either by food or through a multivitamin. Also remember that smoking and second hand smoke can cause blocking of vitamin A assimilation, so it is best to avoid smoking and remove one's self from areas and situations where second hand smoke is present if at all possible.
Zinc is one fat-soluble mineral that can cause harm if an overdose is taken. Zinc can rob the body of copper, mentioned above as a key nutrient in hair growth and health, not to mention in other functions of the body.
Zinc supplements should be taken in low doses, such as 5mg at a time.
There is a "trick" to tell if you are taking too much zinc.
When the zinc levels in the body have surpassed the level that they can be used, a metallic taste begins to form.
If you pay attention to the metallic taste, you will know when enough zinc has been consumed, and you can then stop consuming zinc immediately.
Silica (and it is also a DHT blocker). Another great source of Silica is Liquid Silicon.
Supplements of Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) can be easily added to our daily routines. The best EFA and the one most recommended is Evening Primrose Oil.
If you follow this prescription your hair will have all the nutrition it needs to grow strong, healthy, shinny and to be able to better fight the effects of any left over DHT.
Please remember that if there is one thing that we have tried to make very clear in this is that if you hope to have any impact on your hair loss, you need to be taking a DHT blocker. So don't forget to add a natural DHT blocker to the prescription above.
We hope this has given you a clear understanding of the causes of hair loss and the many options you have to fight it. Take advantage of all the advances that science has made regarding this subject and begin treating your hair loss today.
Yes, you can prevent and even stop hair loss.
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