Quotes from CausticSymmetry 2/28/10 - 10/15/08

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2009 was a watershed year for hair loss information. I’ve stopped my hair loss several years ago, and before that time had periods of success and partial delay. However in the last few years I have experienced some nice forward progress.
1. Working in the field of orthomolecular medicine, an unfamiliar term to many, is far from a “new age” methodology, and what I’ve learned over the years is the good fortune to understand the root cause of hair loss.
Premature senescence is caused from hypothyroid. Unfortunately, standard thyroid testing is far from accurate, and its influence in MPB is quite huge. I think it’s everything. Low thyroid not only results over 90% of heart disease and metabolic syndrome, it is found in 100% of all cancer cases.
Low thyroid always indicates a presence of inflammation, and various forms of hormone resistance is a result, which is indicative of premature aging.
Regardless of gluten sensitivity tests, its impact is far greater than previously thought. Lower circulating glutathione levels is a classical sign of MPB, and is promulgated by wheat/gluten consumption. However, this is only the tip of the iceberg, as there are so many other environmental and dietary influences. The good news is that they can be markedly reduced, so we do not have to live in a “bubble.”
According to one of the most respected medical journals, MPB is associated with insulin resistance:
Lancet. 2000 Sep 30;356(9236):1165-6.
I’ve never once tried finasteride or minoxidil, yet I have been watchful of my hair since the age of 19. I am near pushing 41 now, and my hair looks a lot better than it did ten years ago. Thought I’d let everyone know that fighting MPB is worth fighting against, because in the end, if it’s done naturally, it can engender health benefits.
So in a strange twist of fate, hair loss is sort of a blessing.
Some of us have a greater disadvantage than others in this fight. For example, if your mother had a mouth full of mercury, chances are that you absorbed 30% of this in utero. When other metals such as Lead (Pb) begin to accumulate in tissues, it magnifies the effects. Whether early exposure is a factor in MPB remains unknown, but at any rate, getting a root canal and/or mercury or other composite fillings is probably going to make this battle more challenging.
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Blaming genetics is a fallacy, a poor excuse for our “Idiocracy” like society (see the movie!)
Collectively, we’ve been spoon-fed garbage from the day we were old enough to understand language and will continue to be until the day we die.
The media is one of the worst propagandists of this information. Blind leading the blind.
So here is my proof, which is taken from the greatest book on nutrition ever written, and something most academicians from news media know nothing about.
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FIG. 52. The Aborigines of Australia are recognized to be the oldest living race of mankind. Note the prominent eyebrows and deep set eyes. The man at the upper right is holding his spears and wamara, or spear thrower. They are very fond of decorations on their bodies. Little baldness was seen even in the very old.
Source: http://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks02/0200251h.html
What your father’s, father’s, father’s ate and mother’s mother’s mother can influence your predilection towards disease, however this can be epigenetically modified.
More proof:
Based on my research, hair loss is caused by thyroid suppression, which is promulgated by a multitude of influences. Of societies which are not generally subject to these sort of influences (quite rare in modern civilization), thyroid problems are very rare, however a psychosomatic influence can still trigger alopecia, as it has a profound influence on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis.
If one reviews the research, they will find that nutrition, diet, and environment do make or break hair growth. Genes can be turned off (silenced), and most do not realize that genes are turned on due to environmental factors.
What sort of environmental factors? Here’s a short list, since there are far too many to list.
Insufficient vitamin D (dermatologists have had people running scared from the sun). Those Greenland people were undoubtedly deficient in vitamin D.
Percolate (rocket fuel), has a 30 times, greater affinity to the thyroid than iodine.
Pesticides & herbicides, have thyroid suppressive xenoestrogen molecules.
Fortification of bromide in drugs, and foods.
Fluoridation of the water supplies and toothpastes.
Consumption of wheat/gluten products
Consumption of lectins from grains & legumes.
Mercury and other composite fillings, courtesy of the dentist. In mice, it takes only 4 minutes
to suppress the thyroid upon the placement of mercury into the mouth.
Heavy metals, such as Lead (Pb), aluminum, cadmium, etc.
Insufficiency of iodine, selenium in food and in soils due to industrialization of food.
High consumption of Omega-6 fatty acids, relative to Omega-3, due to animals eating the wrong diet, such as corn and grains.
MSG (monosodium glutamate) in foods
antibiotics (allows opportunistic yeast overgrowth, controlling the hypothalamus, etc.
Bisphenol-A from plastic containers, which are found in dental sealants, the linings of cans, plastic wrapping around processed foods, and plastic bottles which are used to store water in office 5-gallon jugs. Teeth and bone implants, are a constant source of inflammation.
Hydrogenated oils, fried foods, it goes on and on.
When the mitochondria is corrected due to these constant inflammatory insults, and the thyroid is replenished with sufficient iodine, the endogenous antioxidant system restored, there is a normalization of oxidative, reductive systems and hence, no more inflammation to hair follicles.
Hair loss is not a genetic problem, it is an environmental and dietary problem.
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In regards to copper, it’s about homeostasis, as in balance. Copper accumulation engenders aging, and too much or too little can cause hair loss and other problems.
Epigenetics, the body’s method of altering gene expression, turns on or off genes based on the environment and diet.
Finasteride = Gateway to aggressive cancer risk increases, neuro-degenerative disorders, anxiety and depression.
Minoxidil = Large pores and hair in some places you’d rather not have.
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What about pain and emotions? There is supplement combination for this, (curcumin & resveratrol) that modulate the endocannabinoid system.
Butter is good for you, and it helps to eat your meat or vegetables raw. I don’t really do this, so I’m going to intake some acrylamides and heterocyclic amines. The right supplements will help!
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On testing, there are some wonderful tests. My favorite is one developed by NASA, which is a form of Bio-Energy measurement.
As we breathe in oxygen, it floods the cells with oxygen. The oxygen then enters the mitochondria, energy is produced, and the resulting waste product is carbon dioxide.
Bio-Energy Testing simply measures how efficiently your mitochondria are able to convert oxygen to energy, and how much carbon dioxide is created as a result. The device measures how well your body makes this conversion at rest and while exercising.
This information is fed into a computer program that calculates energy production efficiency, metabolic rate, revealing whether you’re producing energy from fat or glucose, how well your body turns energy into muscle strength, and ultimately, your biological age.
The readings are then compared relative to the energy scores for the average 30 year old, 40 year old, 50 year old, and so on. When compared to other measures of bio-markers clinicians use, a strong correlation exists, yet only a single device is used to determine biological cellular age.
The supplements I use allow greater uptake of oxygen within my cells, revealing a biological age that is over a decade younger, and the good news is that it can be maintained.
If the Greenland natives some 4,000 years ago were to have MPB, it would be in my view, a probable lack of vitamin D. This has serious ramifications with respect to antimicrobial peptides, which govern the skins innate immune system and hair cycling.
The Primitive New Zealand Maori had fantastic hair, so did the Australasian aborigines. Plenty of sun, no refined foods, no dentists, no vaccinations, etc.
Natives who eat raw meat and none cooked do not have incidence of osteoporosis, they die with perfect teeth, no dental decay, no dental arch malformations.
In most parts of the modern world we eat cooked (dead) food, devoid of enzymes that downregulate inflammatory proteins (TGF-beta), and optimize oxygenation within the cells. A high fat diet, particularly saturated fat keeps the dangerous lipoprotein(a) levels in check, an important factor in MPB.
We live in an age rampant in misinformation about diet, and the so-called “prudent diets” have lead to an overflow in unhealthy vegetable oils, which increase Lp(a) and initiate inflammatory cytokines and prostaglandins.
The #1 cause of death, iatrogenic physicians and their pharmaceutical benefactors, spread the plague of sick-care management, instructing that medicine is about control symptoms with drugs, instead of fixing in the underlying problems.
I suspect that MPB has probably increased due to a large prevalence in hypothyroidism, and it is not well identified, since TSH is not the “gold standard” it is believed to be. Outdated notions about iodine only fuel the confusion and collectively, people are generally deficient in selenium, magnesium as well.
The brain also feeds off of ketones, not just glucose. With regard to glucose, unrefined food rarely results in elevated insulin levels, so there is a steady supply to glucose, rather than a spike. The difference will determine growth factors that make or break DHT production and the inflammatory proteins that mitigate hair follicle miniaturization, and calcification.


Low testosterone, is a symptom in part to insulin resistance, which is a major factor in MPB. During low testosterone, there is a greater conversion of free testosterone into DHT, along with greater body inflammation.


Articles such as the first link are superfluous and why?
1. For instance in the first link, quoting here, “The study authors said that in more than 80 percent of cases, hair loss might be hereditary and it has also been linked to illnesses including heart disease and metabolic syndrome.”
Metabolic syndrome and heart disease are not genetic, they are attributed to lifestyle choices and the environment. For example, in Japan, those whose genes were not indicative of familial heart disease were irrelevant, because in a case study, one man who had heart disease and his diet was mostly of the surrounding westernized food-food establishments, where in contrast, those who have the same gene profile, who ate traditional Japanese food had no such problems.
I take natural substances that downregulate the androgen receptor, blunt the proteins that are mitigated in DHT induced hair loss, and silence neurogenic (stress-induced) inflammation, all the while improving other health parameters.
A very high percentage of females who suffer from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are allergic to wheat/gluten. PCOS is the female equivalent of male pattern baldness. Wheat/gluten causes a sustained elevation in blood glucose and insulin levels, which translates into chronic inflammation, upregulation of the gene Dickkoff-1 (which happens to drive DHT induced balding).
And low-and-behold, PCOS can be reversed with the correct diet and supplement protocol


These tests can be useful, unfortunately, all relevant factors concerning MPB go far beyond these three, and in practicality, testing is not an option for everyone. However, if you listen carefully, long
enough to a person, they can reveal some of the most important answers to their situation.
1. My earlier points have been completely ignored, and there doesn’t seem to be anyone who is going to change your mind or mine.
So for what it’s worth, I’ve have treated patients who have so-called “genetic” diseases, their drugs were dropped, and underlying causes were addressed.
I’m surprised you’re familiar with the tests you referenced since usually, only naturally oriented people are acquainted with two of the three tests.
Finasteride is just plain dangerous for some people, not to mention dutasteride.
Big Pharma is “Supo-sized,” and I hope to hell we can stop you.


Genes are not fate.
1. Epigenetics control gene expression.
I take a few natural agents that epigenetically alter gene expression, such as dietary histone deacetylase inhibitors.
One of them appear to involve the LGR5 gene. Of course if or when the pharmaceutical companies figure out a way to do what I’m already doing, they’ll botch it, because so far all the attempts to turn off physiological proteins ends up causing cancer.
Drugs just are not “smart” enough to modulate, instead they just turn off essential functions.
Additionally, I take things that perform similar functions to spirolactone and minoxidil, without the side-effects. Instead, they provide health benefits.
Castration doesn’t work if performed during adolescence, it has to be done before puberty in order to work indefinitely.
So, the choice is here, drugs (slow death) or natural supplements (longer life), I leave it up to you.


In case anyone worries about goitrogenic foods such as cruciferous vegetables (broccoli), sufficient iodine intake, which very few of us have in this environment will overcome it.


I’m quite confident that the person interviewed who believes free radicals do not cause aging, is wrong. So, in other words, antioxidants are extremely helpful in delaying aging, it of course depends on what kind of antioxidants and catalysts one is taking.
1. I have three reasons to believe this:
(1) Clinically I’ve seen the benefits in thousands of patients.
(2) There are plenty of studies that show they improve biological age related markers.
(3) I’ve noticed dramatic improvements in my own health.
Aging itself is governed in part by the hormone of death, called insulin. Here is an excerpt from my own
page at www.immortalhair.org
Live longer and grow your hair by reducing your insulin levels.
Lowering your insulin isn’t everything, yet it is fundamental for everything else you do. Insulin, as a matter of speaking is the “hormone of death.” A study on mice revealed an interesting finding. Genetically altered mice rendered in a manner that allowed their fat cells to be unresponsive to insulin, ate as much food as they desired. Despite that, they remained thin. While they actually consumed 55 percent more food than the control mice, they had 70 percent less body fat than the control group. Additionally, the genetically altered mice lived 18 percent longer than the control mice. This study shows control of insulin is probably why calorie restriction helps with life extension. However, it is the insulin control that is important, not necessarily the the amount of food consumed. Insulin release is stimulated in response to grain, starch and sugar consumption.
Extended Longevity in Mice Lacking the Insulin Receptor in Adipose Tissue
Science 299 (5606): 572-574
According the results, published in the journal Nature, higher levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS) set off resistance, while low levels of reactive oxygen species decrease insulin resistance significantly.
Nature. 2006 Apr 13;440(7086):944-8.

The subject of stress mediated hair loss can be fairly complex. In my research, I’ve found two primary mechanisms, one of them is that the hair follicle itself is a mini-organ system that contains its own HPA axis-like regulatory feedback systems.
1. http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/reprint/04-1968fjev1
The second primary mechanism is neurogenic inflammation, and in the world of hair loss (pun not intended), I think it’s huge.
practically speaking, most of us are deficient in the mineral, magnesium, and it has importance in regard to both primary forms of stress mediated hair loss. When the body produces cortisol, it uses up magnesium (as well as ascorbic acid).
During a state of hypo-magnesia (low magnesium), neurogenic inflammation is excited elevated levels of the neuropeptide called substance P. When proper magnesium levels exist, an endogenous neuropeptide called, neutral endopeptidase can degrade Substance P.
Neurogenic inflammation can also increase during conditions of high insulin or glycemic reactions, as well as stress. Under great, emotional duress, the combination of resveratrol and curcumin act as neutralizers of neuropeptide induced inflammation.


This whole psychosomatic thing can be an over looked factor and having a collaboration like this can try and cover all the bases.
1. Here’s another factor in all this, accelerated telomere shortening in response to life stress.
http://www.pnas.org/content/101/49/17312.abstract
I should add that curcumin can help positively modulate stress-induced depressive-like behaviors and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis dysfunction.
Brain Res. 2006 Nov 29;1122(1):56-64.
So along with curcumin with its resveratrol neurogenic blocking synergism, curcumin alone can improve serotonin under adverse conditions.

Antidepressant activity of curcumin: involvement of serotonin and dopamine system.
Psychopharmacology (Berl). 2008 Dec;201(3):435-42.


Sexual intercourse used to be a problem with respect to inflammation on my scalp, however this has completely stopped ever since I have optimized my vitamin D levels in combination with controlling peroxynitrite using Ecklonia Cava.


do not have the time at the moment to respond to the vegetarian argument, however will address it soon.
1. I will offer proof that vegetarianism is not appropriate for all humans. Moreover, some of the very sickest patients have been stubborn vegans refusing to believe any other diet was appropriate for them.
There are never any absolutes in food and medicine. Instead, the question is what is biologically appropriate for an individual.
Furthermore, the quality of the food itself is important. Those eating grain-fed beef can lose hair, compared to those who eat a grass-fed meal. An imbalance in Omega-3 fatty acids and arachadonic acid (AA), can cause problems. Still, those with lower levels of stomach acid—often caused from years of vegetarianism, require their meat raw.
Everyone benefits from a raw meat diet, vegans included. Unfortunately, this sort of diet does not appeal to most everyone.
I tried vegetarianism and it wasn’t for me. My side effects? Poor ejaculate fluid, adrenal fatigue, ragland’s sign and hypoglycemia.
There are healthy vegans and healthy carnivores, and there’s healthy inbetween, but what is appropriate for anyone differs.
Getting back to the main topic, environmental exposures is a very serious problem. I think a lot of it begins with the dentist. Those with a mouth full of dental work can suffer from some real challenges.


A few sentences about a strict vegetarian diet…
1. There was a time when no one ate cooked food. Wild animals certainly do not eat cooked food. All of a sudden, lightening cracked the earth, the food wasn’t entirely destroyed…and the rest of the story is obvious.
So far on earth, no race has successfully survived a full five generations on a strict vegetarian diet.
Some basic logic: Animal products contain complete amino acids, and vegetables? No, not unless you include certain cereal grasses that in their whole form are impossible for a human to eat without extraction processes.
In reality we are supposed to be eating all of our food raw, which includes any and all meat. I do not engage in this—like most people, I am spoiled by cooked meat, however I do eat it medium-rare and not anything cooked above that.
The body simply needs an adequate supply of saturated fat and Omega-3 fatty acids for optimal health. When Weston A. Price traveled the world in the earlier part of the 20th century, he noted that no predominantly vegan tribes were as healthy as those eating animal products.
Of course when you cook meat excessively, you get heterocyclic amines, a carcinogenic byproduct, vitamins are largely destroyed and the enzymes are non-functional.
The human digestive tract was designed to eat solely vegan foods? This is conjecture and I’ve seen evidence that proves the opposite, but this is a hair forum, so let’s get back to the main topic.


This article here may interest you—I apologize if you’ve already seen it.
1. http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/2602828-why-you-should-never-get-a-root-canal
Towards the end of this article, I included a link to find the right dentist to safely remove these. Most dentists, which is some 99.9% of them, are not properly equipped to remove fillings, especially mercury.
The reason is that when not properly done, the residual toxicity can cause significant damage for many years to come, far worse than the existing fillings.


Fortunately, genetics are not destiny, this now an outdated theory.
1. There are epigenetic codes which include DNA methylation, histone modifications, such as acetylation, methylation, phosphorylation and ubiquitylation.
These alter gene expression by turn on or turning off genes. Yes, there are ways to epigenetically silence male pattern baldness. However, we live in an environment that is super saturated in dietary and outdoor pollutants. The majority of these are found in processed foods.
Further, there are hidden hazards unbeknown to the majority of the public, which create a chronic inflammatory state. When these are removed, inflammation subsides and hair growth can be achieved. I could cite numerous examples, in which the lay public may find themselves disillusioned about.
Chronic inflammation is in part, a detoxification process. Medical knows only 1% of the human body, and in just the last 10 years, most of the greatest discoveries have been made in natural medicine to circumvent what was long believed to be a genetic consequence.
Most medical doctors are taught to believe that your genes are your fate, however today’s research reveals this to be a longstanding myth.
Unfortunately, medicine is quite conservative, so it will be a while until the collective herd in allopathic medicine “catches” up to the more forward thinking pioneers in orthomolecular medicine, which constitute only 1% of medical practice.
In male pattern baldness, there is an association between lipoprotein(a) and severity of balding. Just a few years ago, it was widely believed that Lp(a) levels were genetic and could not be altered by diet, however this has recently been proven to be false.


Hair loss is not exclusively rooted in DHT. There are physiological events that influence the body’s production of DHT as well as inflammatory events that proceed it. For example, DHT stimulates TGF-Beta, which stimulates collagen enzymes, which further initiate follicle degradation. Cytokines such as Tumor Necrosis Factor alpha, ROS (Reactive Oxygen Species), Superoxide, Prostaglandin imbalances and stress hormones, prolactin and other factors play an important role as well.
1. In this day and age, it is extremely difficult to consume a perfect diet, much less understand how to go about it. Regardless, those with balding scalps are sensitive to environmental and dietary influences, which makes appropriate, dietary supplementation a crucial element for success in many individuals.
While everyone is different, the following link reveals a basic regimen that I have used for some time. It has evolved over the years and represents protection geared towards positive influences over cellular and genetic expression.


When fluoride was first added to our municiple water water supplies, it was believed that ingestion was required to reap the benefits of this internationally recognized neurotoxin. A half-century later, research has proven without reservation that there is no place for fluoride fortification.
1. Fluoride creates toxic effects on virtually every inch of body tissue by inhibiting enzyme function and perturbing immune response recognition, which means autoimmune dysfunction is increased.
I realize that most reading this already understand the dangers of fluoride, but what is startling is that fluoride toxicity is strongly associated with lead toxicity. Lead toxicity in even small amounts creates hormone dysfunction, low testosterone, cardiovascular diseases and cancer.
The body is not able on its own to remove all of this fluroide, so adding iodine to your diet will help increase its excretion. If you’re currently using fluoride toothpastes, all the evidence shows no difference in tooth decay between fluoridated cities and non-users, except with fewer cases of dental fluorosis. Most readers are probably aware of fluorides connection with thyroid suppression, yet aluminum uses fluoride as a transport into the brain. It’s no wonder there is so much aluminum in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients.
Most water filtration systems do not remove fluoride, which means we will still inhale some of it while taking a shower. That is unless you filter it from the main line with a reverse osmosis filter system.
There is some concern about the fluoride content in black and green tea. Fortunately, there are fluoride free products available to make the teas. If you take green tea supplements, there is no worry if the Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) content is high. Epigallocatechin Gallate, is virtually devoid of fluoride.


humifulvate is an excellent supplement, and is something to strongly consider if mercury filings or other materials are used, however, since fluoride is a halogen, it requires iodine for proper removal. More information below.
1. Iodine supplementation markedly increases urinary excretion of fluoride and bromide - Letters to the Editor
The last national nutritional survey revealed that 15% of the US adult female population are iodine-deficient by the WHO standard, that is less than 0.05 mg/L urine. (16) Over the last 20 years, iodine was replaced with bromine in the bread making process.
Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, May, 2003
The last national nutritional survey revealed that 15% of the US adult female population are iodine-deficient by the WHO standard, that is less than 0.05 mg/L urine. (16) Over the last 20 years, iodine was replaced with bromine in the bread making process. (13) The risk ratio for breast cancer 40 years ago was one in twenty and now one in eight. (17) It is of interest to note that breast tissue contains lactoperoxydase which is capable of oxydation and organification of iodide and bromide. The breast needs iodine for normal function and protection against breast cancer. (13) High bromide levels in breast tissue would compete with iodine, interfering with the cancer-protecting role of iodine in the breast.
The RDA for iodine is based on the amount of iodine/iodide needed to prevent goiter, cretinism and hypothyroidism. The optimal requirement of the whole human body for iodine has never been studied. Based on a review of published data, we previously proposed that an amount of iodine 100 times the RDA would be required for iodine sufficient of the whole human body. (13) This amount is equivalent to 2 drops of Lugol solution. We are pursuing further research on the use of the orthoiodo supplementation as a means of detoxification of fluoride and bromide; and for prevention and control of fibrocystic disease of the breast and breast cancer.
Reprint of the manuscripts describing the orthoiodo-supplementation, the iodine/iodide loading test and the technique for measuring urinary halide levels are available at no charge, upon request.
Guy. E. Abraham, MD


Fluoride filtration systems are not cheap, and there are none made for showers (only other minerals), so the only option is to use reverse osmosis from the main line.
1. Upon autopsy, it is quite common to see calcification of the pineal gland. There is good reason to believe that fluoride plays at least a contributing role in this, and would suggest, taking iodine to help rid your body of it.


Coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinone is like the spark plug of the heart. It fuels the mitochondria and is the only fat soluble antioxidant your body makes.
1. If you’re short on this nutrient, your energy level will sharply decline. If you’re presently taking a cholesterol lowering statin drug, whether it’s the natural red yeast rice or prescription HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor by all means stop!
The reason is that your coenzyme Q10 levels will plummet and the aging process will be at an accelerated pace. Some doctors have actually suggested that these statins should be fortified in our drinking water. I’m almost more comfortable with the ludicrous idea of the current amount of neurotoxic fluoride present in most municiple water supplies, in which a full glass of water already contains the equivalent a pea-sized amount on a toothbrush. This is the amount suggested by the FDA—although they do state to call a poison control center immediately if swallowed, but I digress.
When you have reached the age of 20, your Coenzyme Q10 levels have peaked, and from there, they go on a steady decline. This is important since Coenzyme Q10 literally protects you from aging, and that includes your skin and hair!
If you are wondering if there are food sources of Coenzyme Q10, there are, but not in very abundant amounts. Before the technology was available, your best bet was to eat a few cans of sardines every day.
When Coenzyme Q10 was first available commercially, buying a mere 10 milligrams cost plenty, but eventually prices went down and now larger, more efficacious doses are available. Those with metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, or other dis-eases of excess free radical production need to supplement with Coenzyme Q10 with larger doses than the norm. Diabetics for example have a whopping 75% less active Coenzyme Q10 in their bodies compared to the average person.
Until 2006, coenzyme Q10 was only available in its oxidized form, known as ubiquinone, but now you can purchase the active form ubiquinol, which is the only form you should buy unless you’re in great health and under the age of 30.
Depending on your body, the active form is 4 to 8 times more effective at increasing blood levels of Coenzyme Q10. Bear in mind that lipoic acid helps regenerate Coenzyme Q10 in your body and taking supplemental Coenzyme Q10 will help regenerate or recycle lipoic acid. With this potent combination, you will keep levels of vitamin E and Vitamin C working better for longer.
If you’re aged 20 to 30 years of age, you could take regular ubiquinone at 30 milligrams per day. At ages 30 to 40, consider taking 30 milligrams of ubiquinol and increase the dose if you suffer from a metabolic disease. At the ages 40 through 50, consider taking 50 to 100 milligrams of ubiquinol and much larger amounts if your individual health situation requires it. At age 60 and beyond, consider taking 200 milligrams of Ubiquinol if you’re healthy and a little more if your health care provider recommends it.
Int J Cosmet Sci. 2009 Apr;31(2):154-155.


Lipoic acid regenerates Co-Q10, however Co-Q10 helps regenerate lipoic acid. I think they are both important. I usually take 50 milligrams of ubiquinol (the active form).
1. Does taking Co-Q10 interfere with the endogenous production? Not at all, and if anyone is old enough they should take this supplement seriously if they’re interested in living longer or have any metabolic disease, which includes hair loss.
For whatever reason I’ve left out some “obvious” supplements to my regimen, such as vitamin C (taking enough increases the male lifespan about 6 years) and Co-Q10—I also take plenty of hyaluronic acid (not necessary for hair, but great for the skin!) and a few extra antioxidants


If recent reports of artificial sweeteners actually increasing rates of obesity and cardiovascular disease do not have you questioning the use of Splenda or sucralose as it is also called, then there is yet another reason to avoid this ubiquitously found sweetener—it destroys beneficial intestinal microflora!
1. Unfortunately, the news gets worse in that the effects occurred over a protracted period, even after daily intake of Splenda was stopped.
There’s no studies yet on how this affects human microflora, but in male Sprague-Dawley rats, modest amounts of Splenda were enough to significantly deplete numbers of bifidobacteria, lactobacilli, bacteroides, clostridia, and aerobic bacteria. Splenda also increased fecal pH. It is not healthy to increase intestinal pH as it can reduce nutrient absorption and lead to increased pathogenic bacteria.
Lastly, Splenda enhanced expression levels of P-gp, CYP3A4, and CYP2D1, which are known to limit the bioavailability of orally administered drugs.
Also very troublesome is that our intestinal microflora are a primary source of acquiring vitamin K2 (menaquinones), that is because they synthesize it. Vitamin K2 does much more than help with blood clotting, as it also regulates coagulation (prevents excess clotting), inhibits arterial calcification, and connective tissue disorders. It helps with bone, hair and proper cell development by binding to Bone Morphogenic Protein-2. If there is insufficent vitamin K2 and low levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein, its primary shuttle in the vasculature), then bone morphogenic protein-2 is free to calcify tissue and the arterial system.
Using any artificial sweetener has been shown to have no benefit, and in fact can raise insulin levels, increasing obesity and cardiovascular risks.
I recommend a sweetener called Lo Han. Lo Han is an extract of a Chinese fruit called Luo Han Guo.
Unlike other sweeteners, Lo Han contains amino acids, antioxidants and other nutrients. It has no aftertaste and does not affect insulin levels like most other sweeteners.
J Toxicol Environ Health A. 2008;71(21):1415-29.


Saturated fat good for your hair really?
1. In the October 2006 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, a study found that both total fat intake and saturated fat intake were correlated with an increase in the risk of heart disease.
This finding is nothing new, in fact it’s typical of mainstream researchers. This study and virtually every other study I have reviewed (with few exceptions) makes no effort to differentiate between transfat and saturated fat.
The premise of the above study in fact states “The results of previous studies on the association between dietary fat intake and coronary heart disease (CHD) incidence are inconsistent.”
I’ve seen similar statements regarding inconsistencies on cancer as well. There’s more than ample evidence that trans fats increase cardiovascular and cancer risks, but what about saturated fat?
Prejudice based on a theory produced over 50 years ago has blinded researchers to the benefits of saturated fats in human health.
If saturated fats were of no value or were harmful to you, why would breast milk produce saturated fats like butyric, caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic and stearic acids, which provide a source of nourishment to ensure the growth, development and survival of children?
Saturated fats are essential parts of all body tissues, and among their many beneficial effects. Saturated fat can lower 5-alpha reductase, the enzyme that catalyzes testosterone into DHT, it also lowers lipoprotein(a), a sticky substance associated with hair loss and cardiovascular disease.
In addition, saturated fat is a major part of the phospholipid component of cell membranes, the preferred fuel for your heart, a useful antiviral agent (caprylic acid), effective as an anticaries, antiplaque and anti fungal agents (lauric acid), useful to actually lower cholesterol levels (palmitic and stearic acids), etc.
Human beings make terrible laboratory subjects since they are difficult to control regarding intake of food. Many of the studies reported by the mainstream media are based on food frequency questionnaire data—completely inaccurate and absurdly unscientific.
Why then do we find ourselves besieged with health information on the air waves, often so conflicting? The media is not in the business of health, its interests solely lie in stirring up vexation to attract viewers. After all, viewership increases with controversy.
Interestingly, the November 2004 American Journal of Clinical Nutrition came up with the opposite conclusion of the October 2006, titled, “Saturated fat prevents coronary artery disease? An American paradox”
Researchers love to use the words “paradox,” well that actually means they’re overlooking something.
What’s more, the 2004 study was performed in a far more tightly controlled manner than the more recent 2006 study.
Throughout a three-year study, researchers examined the diets and coronary artery conditions of 235 women in the United States with an average age of 66.
At the start of the study, researchers took X-ray images of 10 places along each woman’s heart arteries. (All the subjects were found to have some plaque buildup).
The women kept comprehensive records of what foods they ate and how much, including what kinds of oils they used for frying and baking. At the end of the three-year period, researchers took a second set of X-ray images.
They found that women who had regularly eaten the highest amounts of saturated fats had the least amount of additional plaque buildup in their arteries. Also, women who ate more saturated fat had a healthier balance of good and bad cholesterols and more desirable blood concentrations of various kinds of fats.
The researchers even made adjustments on factors such as age, education, smoking habits and use of medication. One of the best types of saturated fats for cooking or frying is coconut oil. It has a high smoke point and is one of a very few oils suitable for frying without the risk of excessive free-radicals.
The oils to avoid when cooking are the so-called “heart healthy” canola oil and vegetable oils.” These are not suitable for cooking and will raise 5-alpha reductase enzyme.
For more information about the safety profile of saturated fats, I recommend consulting the following website and books.
http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm
“The truth about saturated fat” by Mary Enig and Sally Fallon
“Saturated fat may save your life” by Bruce Fife
“Cholesterol Myths” by MD, PhD, Uffe Ravnskov
Why The Cholesterol-Heart Disease Theory Is Wrong


The older the male, the greater the possibility of elevated aromatase enzyme expression. Enlarged prostate, balding, insulin resistance, enlarged breasts, abdominal obesity have a common link, which is excess aromatization. Many men who are checked for low testosterone and then are subsequently given testosterone shots, creams or gel may not get much better unless their aromatization expression is checked.
1. What good is testosterone supplementation if most of it is being converted into estrogen? More importantly, how does one check for this? The answer is testosterone to estrogen ratio.
Looking at your lab tests, make note if your testosterone is below the mid-range while also checking to see if your estrogen is above the mid-range. The degree of concern of course is how close to the low end range is testosterone relative to how close the estrogen level is toward the top of its range. If this tendency is shown, elevated aromatization is likely present. Furthermore, and with a high confidence level you’re also insulin resistant.
What to do? Identify your nutritional or metabolic type, but regardless of this, laying off refined grains, starches, sugars, vegetable oils, hydrogenated oils, pre-packaged foods is a step in the right direction. Next, improving glucose metabolism and optimizing a balance of healthy gut microflora is very important. Checking your thyroid and/or iodine intake. Some of estrogen’s adverse effects can be contained with sufficent iodine intake. Heightened levels of estrogen can increase prolactin and also induce hypothyroidism. Beware of anti-anxiety and anti-depressant medication, since many of these increase prolactin levels, and suppress the thyroid all leading to increased estrogen levels.
Supplements for this would include, Vitamin K2, a very good probiotic, Spruce Lignans (7-hydroxymatairesinol), iodine, Curcumin, Lipoic Acid, Ecklonia Cava, Resveratrol, Zinc, Omega-3 fatty acids, Nettle using the methanolic extract only, and passionflower.

One such site to consult is
1. http://www.bloodph.com/
However, it’s a little pricey. Alternatively, there are some other ways to determine one’s correct diet. On a similar premise, there is the ancestral diet, which is to say that those who have lived in their indigenous communities, free of processed food can rely on their native diets as a shining example of ideal food staples.
Of course, quite a large number of people no longer consume their native diets, and when a mixture of races play a role, the picture becomes even less clear.
Generally speaking, there is no such thing as a “one size fits all diet.”
According to the author of The Metabolic Typing Diet, William Wolcott, individual metabolism relates to the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The autonomic nervous system is split into two components, the Sympathetic and the Parasympathetic. The Sympathetic involves stress hormones and is acidifying. The Parasympathetic involves digestion and is alkalizing.
We are often told that alkalizing the body is the way of health. It’s not quite that simple. Have you ever wondered why some individuals thrive on high carbohydrate, low fat diets, while others do better on a low carbohydrate, high fat diet? What about types of protein? A high fat, high meat diet can either make or break a person, it entirely depends on whether they are Sympathetic or Parasympathetic dominant. In other words, what is your individual metabolic type?
According to your metabolic type, the balance of your pH depends on which side of the autonomic nervous system you stand; Sympathetic or Parasympathetic. Let’s say you fall into the Parasympathetic category or are Parasympathetic dominant. It means you are already alkaline, and to eat a vegetarian based diet will tip the scales towards over alkalinity.
Conversely, if you are Sympathetic dominant, your acidity will balanced out with a vegetarian based diet. Determining what type you are will make all the difference in your overall health.
How does one determine their metabolic type? The first indication is by way of your Triglycerides (blood fats) during a fasting blood test. A reading above 80 indicates potential excess insulin activity. If this is you, you’re likely to be Parasympathetic dominant, which means you easily convert your carbohydrates into fats. Naturally, a low carbohydrate diet would suit you best. For those with a triglyceride reading below 80, a metabolic-typing test
would need to be run to determine where you stand.
It is not surprising that Parasympathetic types usually come fashioned with a strong digestive system, allowing them to eat flesh foods, while Sympathetic types do much better on vegetables and whole grains.
While the majority of us have a dominant branch of either the Sympathetic or Parasympathetic, others have an equal balance and they require a variety of food types.
Finally, there is another consideration that involves the impact of processed food. Food that has been refined, processed and fortified with additives significantly changes the metabolism. Many processed grain foods contain added inorganic iron, monosodium glutamate (MSG) and/or their synonyms, such as sodium glutamate, L-glutamic acid, monosodium salt, Hydrolyzed vegetable protein, Autolyzed yeast, Whey protein and others.
These additives can generate lipid peroxides and other free radicals, causing noticeable inflammation in the scalp. Further, there are lectins found in wheat and other grains and legumes that can create a lot of inflammation. The question is, how do these foods effect an individual?
If one avoids processed food all together, then determining what their ideal diet is can be made far more easily.



DHT has a high affinity to cause calcification of the scalp, and once that process is initiated, it remains to be seen if it can be rectified. Also there comes a period in advanced hair loss where there is a permanent loss in follicle stem cells, that’s also a point of no return.


Intracranial Calcification is associated with hypothyroidism.
1. http://radiology.rsna.org/content/167/2/533.abstract
Have had a longstanding hypothesis that low thyroid function is the root cause of hair loss.
Properly determining hypothyroidism is far from an accurate science given the “gold standard” employed by the allopathic medical establishment.
Optimizing vitamin D is critical to prevent calcification and hypothyroidism, as are iodine levels.
There are a large variety of ways to invoke hypothyroidism, especially with regard to the liver. Moreover, refined foods and additives added to such foods can induce hypothyroidism.
The modern American diet is loaded with poly-unsaturated oils and high fructose corn syrup, all which can cause metabolic syndrome and hypothyroidism, not to mention wheat and other grains.
Environmental pollutants, xenoestrogens, heavy metals, especially from the dentist can all promote hypothyroidism.
Once all burdens are sufficiently removed, and important nutrients are added, the body can rise from mitochondrial decay into a thriving force of energy and vitality.


Based on all the research, I’m quite convinced that DHT is proportional to the level of oxidative stress in tissue.
1. Natural DHT inhibition involves either a natural oxidation reduction process, endogenously, or an exogenous phenolic and/or antioxidant catalyst reduction. In MPB, balding scalps have 30% less glutathione in circulation than non-balding scalps.
Metabolic diseases and/or states have run rampant with today’s processed foods and environmental exposure, and when foods with a high glycemic load are consumed on top of metabolic insufficiency, this induces Dickkopf-1, which is a protein gene up-regulated in balding scalps. Moreover, high glucose increases the expression of TGF-beta.
While DHT is known to exert its effects through either the transcription of target genes or through nongenomic mechanisms, such as signal transduction via ERK, Akt and phosphoinositide 3-kinase. Either pathway can compete, literally determining whether DHT becomes pro or anti-inflammatory.


Well, here’s the problem with transplanted hair. If the donor area (from a balding area) is used, the hair germ itself contains growth inhibitors. Conversely, if a hair follicle is taken from a non-balding donor, the life cycle of that hair will do well under a new host tissue with oxidative stress, since it doesn’t contain growth inhibitors.
1. I think of high DHT is a symptom of low testosterone (except for young men with very low SHBG levels). Low testosterone is a result of insulin resistance, which also occurs transiently in adolescence.
insulin resistance sets the stage for testosterone depletion and higher estrogen. The body responds by converting some of its unbound testosterone into DHT to compensate.
When glucose and insulin levels are brought down, less DHT is converted from testosterone.


One thing I will add, which is in great spirit of your thread title is that not treating hair loss for say 30 months under high DHT conditions is ripe for calcification, fibrosis or other horrible consequence, such as narrowing of the endothelium that supports the hair shaft.


Beta Sitosterol to me is now a “relic,” however I used it for several years up to dropping it all together.
1. There’s two reasons why I got rid of it.
(1) It was like taking a drug in a way—it acts by inhibiting 5-alpha reductase and inhibiting cholesterol absorption in the gut. At high doses, it can cause most of the same effects that finasteride can, such as depression, poor libido, etc. I didn’t notice the effects so much until I took enough to realize it negatively impacted me. Not only that, but others reported sides as well.
(2) New research, collectively pointed towards an entirely different set of influences over DHT, so inhibiting its conversion using high dose phytosterols was more like treating the symptom instead of the cause. This was a real turning point in my approach.


How to increase glutathione?
1. There’s a number of ways, but here are the best ways in my opinion.
Selenium intake
Stabilized R-Lipoic acid
NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine)
Sulforaphane
Silymarin (Milk Thistle)


Omega 3 from food isn’t easy unless you consume a lot of free-range eggs, grass-fed beef and other meats.
1. I recommend supplementation with krill oil.

These drugs are band-aids, and will never solve the problem central to the condition. That condition is oxygenation to the tissue, which is compromised by oxidation reactions often due to insulin resistance or thyroid dysfunction.


I used to wonder why all the treatments we use happen to be good for cancer prevention (not to mention heart disease) which are conditions that directly associated with oxygen starvation (hypoxia).

Since all cancers always have a low thyroid component, it makes sense since cancer is a process of asphyxiation. Our energy conversion slowly converts to an anaerobic system, instead of an aerobic one.

Otto Warburg, who originally came up with the hypoxia-cancer cell connection, whereby cancer cells are oxygen deficient, because they use a process of fermentation of sugars (they derive from the kidneys and liver).

Normal aerobic cellular respiration of course uses ATP energy, and in Otto Warburg's hypothesis was a waining production ATP through anaerobic glycolysis.

Thyroid problems usually cause a depletion of stomach acid, which ultimately contribute to acid condition in the cells (this by the way probably won't make sense to most pro-alkaline balance fans, but that's another story).


No worries, I did see that one study, although there was so many others that I dismissed it.

Ultimately, I believe hair loss is determined by the thyroid, and insulin resistance can be consequence of it, or can be
exacerbated by foods in the diet that were not intended for the ancestry.

Getting even more to the root, is mitochondrial decay and/or poor oxygenation within the cell, which are both driven by insulin resistance and/or low thyroid function.

Both causes of thyroid dysfunction as well as the dysfunction itself can be cause this impairment.

DHT is harmless without free radicals. In non-balding scalps there is very little gene upregulation in DKK-1. Upon the ingestion of high glycemic foods, in balding susceptible individuals, this gene is significantly upregulated, and while insulin itself promotes more DHT (due to a hormone resistant compensation), the said upregulation of DKK-1 will insure hair follicle degradation.

Anything that adversely affects the thyroid alters the regulation of TGF-beta and its effects on hair cycling and apoptosis.

The health of hair not only relates to the thyroid but of teeth and gum health. The process of acquiring cavities is a systemic disease, whereby phosphate levels are depressed below 3.5 upon the ingestion of fruits and other high insulin producing foods in peoples originating from colder climates, this also causes rapid calcification in soft tissue, a factor in MPB.

Regarding the cavities (this might be difficult to swallow for some), however, this was proved using stomach tube feeding in mice, which have identical teeth physiology to humans. Regardless of how the sugar was fed (through the mouth or stomach tube), all acquired cavities.

Metals that accumulate are a source of oxidation and in insulin resistance, this is a large factor. The antioxidants used help ameliorate this condition by neutralizing free radicals, which in turn attenuate inflammation that is initially signaled by DHT.

Balancing the thyroid will go a way towards fighting inflammation, because in a sub-clinical hypothyroid state, which is epidemic world-wide, (thanks to an improper "gold standard" in thyroid testing), because a low thyroid means there is absolute inflammation in the body.

Eating the right food for the ancestral type, eliminating metals (teeth), and within organs and bones using natural chelators and antioxidants can ultimately achieve success in a battle otherwise lost in aggressive cases.


Yes, the "Top 6", especially with resveratrol (for the neurogenic inflammation/stress) can cover most cases.

With regard to the thyroid, it may or may not needs help beyond the top-6. Here is what I mean. To check if there are any thyroid problems, perform the Broda Barnes test: Here's a link that explains it, and it can be done at home.

http://www.drbobnd.com/low_thyroid.htm

If you wind up with a low temperature, then some iodine and selenium would be nice to add. Take note that iodine can (over time) reduce Lp(a) levels, for which there is an association between MPB and elevated Lp(a) levels.

Food sensitivities vary in everyone, and jdp710 has made a great number of posts on how diet can affect MPB.

Overall the top 6 will increase cellular oxygen uptake, improve insulin sensitivity, increase ATP (energy molecules), raise body antioxidant defense enzymes and anti-microbial peptides, and better regulate the innate immune system, turning on protective gene sequences and epigenetically turning off undesirable ones.


What you mentioned, pretty much "nails" the big picture on why I continue to take these supplements. It goes way beyond hair.

Living longer yes, how much longer--I'm quite sure that the answer is significantly longer (free of disease), so that life is more meaningful for longer.

So many things (foods) and/or environmental factors affect the thyroid, or liver which affects the thyroid. You might check out this thread below:

https://immortalhair.forumotion.com/natural-hair-regrowth-forum-f1/hypothesis-of-male-pattern-hair-loss-t1129.htm


One thing you mentioned deserves it's own thread, which is mention of taking an iron supplement. Men should never, except in extremely rare medical conditions ever take an iron supplement.

The short reason is that iron accelerates the aging process. Sufficient iodine on the other hand will make the iron in the body more usable, and if there is sufficient vitamin D, will do the same.

Moreover, if there is a burdening of mercury in the body, that can compromise heme or the oxygen component of hemoglobin, but that's another story.

On thyroid testing, most who are low thyroid, sub-clinical or not will test routinely, "normal."

The reason is that TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is not especially applicable except in cases of severe hypothyroidism. This is due to thyroid hormone resistance. Just like insulin resistance, more thyroid hormone is necessary to actually work. However, in contrast to insulin, the body will not necessarily over produce thyroid hormone.

That said, one's thyroid hormone levels will read normal most of the time, yet the tissue is not especially sensitive to it. This is where iodine and selenium come in to fix this process. Standard supplemental doses of iodine such as 150 ug of iodine or 100 to 150 micrograms (mcg) is not sufficient.

Dr. Guy Abraham of UCLA has determined that a daily intake of iodine should be 12.5 milligrams, which nearly 100 times the amount of iodine typically recommended for people.

So here are some iodine links for anyone who has not seem them before:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/1959949/IODINE-Solution-to-Healthproblems

The link below is for anyone already familiar with iodine and would like to know more detail.

http://www.nutri-linkltd.co.uk/articulate/brownstein/part4/player.html

If cells live too long, it just means they have a dysfunction in apoptosis (health programmed cell death), which is usually involved in cancer or adverse problems with signaling. Of course, the supplements we are dealing with will help DNA make a better copy upon each mitosis (cellular division), which involves reducing oxidative damage due to lower endogenous antioxidant enzymes.


Just to clarify a new things that are very often confusing in hair loss. Testosterone is always good (the more the better).
However, if high testosterone is accompanied with low SHBG, then there is a DHT problem. This usually only occurs in the young MPB'ers, and during adolescence, the body is growing at a rate that creates a temporary or transient insulin resistance, which causes imbalances in SHBG, so this is why acne is more frequently seen at these stages, and why androgen blockade is seemingly more effect at earlier stages of MPB.

Older men typically have a SHBG that is too high and encourages more estrogen, less testosterone and more DHT.

On IGF-1, there is a balance of course, too little or too much can be negative. Diet or nutrient replenishment, can often correct this imbalance.


Regarding MPB in older men, there is an interesting paradox, although not really a paradox. That is that testosterone generally becomes more tightly bound to SHBG, which elevates estrogen. As a consequence of this, the body will increase DHT which is roughly 4 to 10 times more potent.

Estrogen itself can cause adverse glucose metabolism issues, so in the aging male, it is an issue.

As we age, we have higher oxidation, as our redox status or oxidation-reduction reactions becomes less efficient. When testosterone levels drop, our oxidation level rises, so does insulin resistance. This is why glucose levels generally rise in the aging male. When DHT is inhibited by a natural process, the oxidation potential is reduced, and because of this, it is desensitized, therefore its signaling is less potent regarding inflammatory proteins that ultimately signal follicle degradation.

Remember also that key inflammatory proteins are significantly blunted when insulin levels (and thyroid health) is tightly regulated in a healthy manner. That said, DHT already reduced, will have a minimally negative impact since its inflammatory mediators are also diminished in expression.

Our supply of endogenous antioxidant enzymes deplete with each advancing year, leaving us more vulnerable to catabolic reactions.

The answer to insulin resistance is to raise antioxidant enzyme levels. When glucose levels rise, there is more oxidation (free-radical damage). All causes of aging are caused or exacerbated by this. Moreover, a depletion of oxygenation of the cell.

Older people have less efficient oxygen uptake into the cell. Fortunately, we can halt this decline.

Inflammation and free-radicals are often go hand in hand, usually one follows the other.

To succeed, the causes of such inflammation (often accumulated metals), or insulin problems, which cause metal accumulation should be removed as much as possible.




[showers] Fluoride primarily enters through the lungs, which ends up in any tissue thereafter. Chlorine readily absorbs through the skin.

The only reliable way to filter fluoride from the shower is a reverse osmosis filter from the mainline. I don't do this, (maybe in the future), so I just take plenty of iodine to deal with it.


Iron is a huge mistake, would drop it immediately.

If you take enough iodine (kelp is sometimes a source of Lead (Pb) and may not contain enough iodine to detoxify all the bromide (from dutasteride), fluoride and other halogens from other sources.


Iron deficiency is extremely rare, especially in men. It isn't that there is an iron shortage (many tests are misleading, and free iron and bound iron, along with ferritin only tell part of the story), the question is how much heme (the oxygen part of iron) is working to oxygenate the cell, which can be helped by iodine and a removal of mercury burden.

Fortified iron is going to cause accelerated aging (not the kind in food, unless it's the flour products).


Liver's influence on hormone metabolization, insulin control, glutathione synthesis are all huge. Lipoic acid is one of the most effective liver rejuvenators in existence.


Not everyone is subject to balding, and non-balding do not have appreciable levels of DKK-1 upregulated in their scalps upon DHT exposure. Lectins are not applicable to sensitivity wise to everyone. Those who originate from cold regions are more likely to do poorly on grain and fruits, etc. It depends on one's blood chemistry.


Alkaline acid balance is one of the most misunderstood topics in natural medicine. Will be writing about this in the near future. Acidic foods are necessary for the stomach. The efficacy differs with some of the powered drinks. Personally, I prefer to take resveratrol and curcumin in larger doses and take supplemental chlorella and/or spirulina.


If you consider all the potential oxidation reactions that occur in the body, it's difficult to get enough coverage. That said, important antioxidant catalysts are important as well as reducing the cause of free radicals, such as normalizing thyroid function, optimizing vitamin D levels, and reducing harmful metals.


No worries, I did see that one study, although there was so many others that I dismissed it.

Ultimately, I believe hair loss is determined by the thyroid, and insulin resistance can be consequence of it, or can be
exacerbated by foods in the diet that were not intended for the ancestry.

Getting even more to the root, is mitochondrial decay and/or poor oxygenation within the cell, which are both driven by insulin resistance and/or low thyroid function.

Both causes of thyroid dysfunction as well as the dysfunction itself can be cause this impairment.

DHT is harmless without free radicals. In non-balding scalps there is very little gene upregulation in DKK-1. Upon the ingestion of high glycemic foods, in balding susceptible individuals, this gene is significantly upregulated, and while insulin itself promotes more DHT (due to a hormone resistant compensation), the said upregulation of DKK-1 will insure hair follicle degradation.

Anything that adversely affects the thyroid alters the regulation of TGF-beta and its effects on hair cycling and apoptosis.

The health of hair not only relates to the thyroid but of teeth and gum health. The process of acquiring cavities is a systemic disease, whereby phosphate levels are depressed below 3.5 upon the ingestion of fruits and other high insulin producing foods in peoples originating from colder climates, this also causes rapid calcification in soft tissue, a factor in MPB.

Regarding the cavities (this might be difficult to swallow for some), however, this was proved using stomach tube feeding in mice, which have identical teeth physiology to humans. Regardless of how the sugar was fed (through the mouth or stomach tube), all acquired cavities.

Metals that accumulate are a source of oxidation and in insulin resistance, this is a large factor. The antioxidants used help ameliorate this condition by neutralizing free radicals, which in turn attenuate inflammation that is initially signaled by DHT.

Balancing the thyroid will go a way towards fighting inflammation, because in a sub-clinical hypothyroid state, which is epidemic world-wide, (thanks to an improper "gold standard" in thyroid testing), because a low thyroid means there is absolute inflammation in the body.

Eating the right food for the ancestral type, eliminating metals (teeth), and within organs and bones using natural chelators and antioxidants can ultimately achieve success in a battle otherwise lost in aggressive cases.

SHBG levels can be normalized (either from too low or too high), by addressing insulin resistance. This can be achieve through iodine, and potent antioxidants and catalysts.

Last, but not least, eating a diet that is conducive their blood chemistry or ancestry. For most of us, grains (especially wheat) can be a problem, as well as refined sugars, and refined vegetable oils.

Krill oil is considered Hypoallergenic, it's called a shrimp-like crustacean. Whether this causes an allergy or not, I'm not certain


[hypothyroid] Have him switch to Armour thyroid instead of Levothyroxine. Have him take Lugol's solution and selenium.
Have him consider going off of wheat products. Check his mouth, make sure there's no mercury fillings and/or root canals.

Also have him do a urine test for heavy metals to assess heavy metal levels.


Start him on two drops of 5% Lugol's and possibly increase over time. Armour Thyroid can be tried in manner that closely resembles the dosage of Levothyroxine. Some trial and error maybe necessary on the number of grains needed.

Armour is found via a prescription, if not possible, then there is dessicated thyroid. I have sources of these products on my site if having no luck.


Polysorbate 80 is not only a 20th Century treatment, it's also one from the late 80's.

It emulsifies sebum wax and helps to "declog" the follicles. To that end it helps, but that's all it does.


The best thing to do is not get a filling. Instead, brush your teeth (or rinse) you mouth with water and plenty of salt. If you supplement with vitamin K2, especially the sublingual form and Vitamin D3 can assist with the mineralization of teeth.

The saliva itself contains most of the factors needed to remineralize teeth, provided there are no acids, so the salt with its high alkalinity can keep the acids from destroying the teeth, since the pH must drop to 3.5 in order to begin to dissolve them.

Finally, one way to quicken this process besides the above is to use Monosodium Phosphate. It can be purchased in veterinary supplies stores. Use a one-quarter teaspoon, stir in water and drink it.

Toothpaste is a bad idea since it contains glycerine, which prevents the teeth from being clean. So as mentioned before, just use salt water.


According to Dr Robert O Nara DDS, who wrote the book, "Money by the Mouthful, How to become dentally self sufficient" the answer to oral health is simply using plenty of water and salt to clean your teeth and gums. For gums specifically a water pik using salt and water is very effective. He has never found a returning patient using this protocol to come back for gum surgery.

Virtually everything in dentistry is unnecessary if the right precautions are taken (prevention).

If teeth are crowded, then using the waxed flossing tape works well.


For mercury in particular, humifulvate is more effective for mercury than MCP (ToxGuard), however both are good for metals. ToxGuard is especially good for Lead (pB).

When Lead and Mercury combine it is significantly more toxic. From the time of mercury insertion, it takes a mere 4 minutes in a rat to reach the thyroid. Hair loss in its most basic form is essentially based upon thyroid suppression, and mercury is quite adept at this.


Unlike ALA, Humifulvate is a true metal chelator, creating a strong binding and excretion, rather than freeing up materials to possible recirculate into the bloodstream.


Those tan fillings could be made of any sort of composite materials. Virtually all fillings are toxic, however some are less toxic than others, depending upon individual blood chemistry. Going to a Dr. Huggin's trained dentist can check for this.

Aluminum oxide is not as toxic as mercury, however it is unfortunately, quite toxic. Mercury is the second most toxic substance on earth, next to plutonium.

Humifulvate and iodine will help remove aluminum.


DMSA makes one feel like crap--and largely because it does not bind completely through excretion, but rather contributes to recirculation of toxins back into the blood stream. I've witnessed this too many times to count. Also, based on the results I have heard about regarding OSR, an antioxidant developed by Dr. Boyd Haley, it seems to be a more effective protocol for mercury removal (once fillings have been removed).

If fillings haven't been removed, then Humifulvate is a good idea.

MCP does work and there are studies provide not only by the manufacture.


Plus I should add that based on DNA testing and blood chemistry analysis, OSR is superior to the Cutler protocol, so I'm already convinced.


The calcium itself is not a concern at all. Your intake of K2, Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamin D, the state of your thyroid and your phosphate levels have control over calcium.


The following thread maybe useful for you. In it, look out for a breakdown of foods frequently associated with gallbladder attacks. In 99.9% of cases, it is a food allergy.

Liver flushes only remove sludge, not actual stones, although they appear to be so. Liver flushes can be helpful, although to what extent, I'm not certain.

https://immortalhair.forumotion.com/natural-hair-regrowth-forum-f1/how-to-remove-gall-stones-naturally-t489.htm

As far as iridology goes, I do not know enough about it to qualify it. I'm just as curious and I have found the same curiosity among others who are into integrative medicine.

The problem is, anyone who seems to rely on the type of sciences I work with, never seem to be knowledgeable in iridology, so it remains a mystery. Some have suggested that since those that work with iridology are naturopaths, they have little clue. All I know is, I do not know enough to know if it's credible or not.

I remember nearly 20 years ago, before I got involved with medicine and met two iridologists, they proclaimed that I had parasites and that I needed to get rid of them. Thinking back on that, and knowing what I know about parasites, I think of parasites as good guys, not the enemy as many "cleanse" oriented naturopaths seem to believe.

As far as I am aware, you're probably already taking a form of fish oil or adequate Omega-3 supplementation.

If you decide to follow through with the recommendations, let me know how it turns out.


Here are some important considerations: Most suffering from pattern baldness are sensitive to wheat/gluten products.
They can cause low thyroid, and reduce glutathione levels, as well as promote insulin resistance, causing oxidative stress.

Do you presently have any mercury or other composite fillings in your teeth?

I just wrote about this a few days ago, no need to worry about mercury in your fish. The dentist is a more likely source.


The problem with wheat is that even if tests do not suggest a sensitivity, it still causes a sustained elevation of blood glucose, causing more DHT. Cutting down wheat intake can improve your overall result.


Also, if you have a lot of bromide in your tissue, you may experience a bromide detoxification (temporary acne), then salt loading (celtic salt) is a good idea to help with this process. In some cases, heart palpitations can occur if your sodium iodide symporter has problems, then you can temporarily cease iodine intake, load up with celtic salt, and then later resume iodine.


I've been all over the equol research for a few years now (since '04) and there doesn't appear (yet) to be an immediate way to get them into the system, without eating a regular dose of soy isoflavones for, perhaps two years.

Member TK (thelibrarian) tried one product that claimed to contain 1 milligram of equol per serving. It doesn't seem to go too well from what he reported last.

Anyway, you could try a little beta sitosterol (50 to 100 per serving up to twice per day) to temporarily compensate for DHT or a lignan (enterolactone precursor) supplement.

When hitting the late 20's this approach (blocking DHT) doesn't appear to be as useful as before.


Beta-Sitosterol is safer than finasteride of course. The problem with finasteride is in some individuals, irreversible endocrine changes, such as reflex androgenicity. For many, finasteride can cause anxiety and depression, and long term may lead to neurogenative disorders.


Humifulvate will not adversely affect the mercury in the fillings, because Humifulvate binds to mercury in the blood stream and in the cells.


Well there's fluoride, that isn't needed. Dental cleaning is unnecessary. Just as long as the pH doesn't get too low (3.5) then you can be free of cavities. Water, salt is usually all that's needed. For some, maybe dental tape is helpful if the teeth are very close together.


The problem with root canals goes much deeper than just an amalgam filling, because in the case of root canals, it is producing a constant stream of very potent bacteria. Removing the metal is not enough for the root canal, it has to be removed using a safe dentist.


Probably not. The reason is that there's no metal to chelate per se, instead what is happening is that the titanium (not being inert) is creating an autoimmune reaction in the body, which develops certain anaerobic bacteria. Bone or teeth implants cause autoimmune reactions that are definite. The only thing that can be done is to have them removed.


[red cheeks] Too much histamine could be caused by a lack of cortisol. One test is to supply some cortisol like cream to the affected area to see if the color goes away, if it does, it could be an indication that you need to increase your cortisol production.

On the other hand, it could a result of a food allergy. In that case something like Quercetin, which inhibits histamine maybe useful.

Could it be a reaction to E-cava? You could try giving it a break and see if that makes any difference. It can't really be compared to doxycycline, because ECE is actually protective of photoxidation damage. So if it is the ECE, then would be an allergy most likely.


Forgot to mention that iodine is supposed to help with histamine, by preventing the excess conversion of histadine to histamine.


The alcohol factor pretty much explains this condition, if it is caused mostly with its consumption.

The reason is that you maybe producing too much acetaldehyde, which is responsible for the red cheeks.

Some have low to zero levels of the enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase, which converts alcohol into acetic acid.

You might not be tolerant of alcohol in this case, however you could try taking Taurine, because it can increase levels of aldehyde dehydrogenase. If it doesn't work, then would avoid alcohol since it can be extremely toxic to your DNA without sufficient amounts of this enzyme.


It's important to take the pills just prior or at meal time, b/c this counteracts a number of potentially inflammatory reactions that can follow for a few days.

1250% of D3 is 5,000 IU, so that is great.

Depending on your metabolic type and/or ancestral type, your diet may or not be conducive to inflammation.

Note if if you have a high glucose level (above 85) or triglyceride level above 100 when these foods are consumed, then it would not be recommended.

One of the worst foods for most, is low-fat, pasteurized milk. Would recommend eliminating this regardless of metabolic type.

Grains are something to avoid, with exception to rice or the occasional potato if triglyceride levels are above 100. If your ancestry originates from a cold climate, chances are good that you'll want to avoid eating too many grain foods, and to limit fruit intake.

The type of oil you cook in can matter as well. Check into dietary factors for information.


That's interesting theory. There seem to be very strong correlations between conditions of heart disease and cancer with hair loss as well.

Cancer often has metal and calcification present in tissues. Heart disease involves excessive fibrin, insulin resistance, calcifications). Both disease often involve low Omega-3 to Omega 6 ratios, low iodine (low thyroid), elevated metals, higher stress, more free radicals.

If scleroderma is a link, there's definitely the autoimmune factor


If your theory is correct it could help shed some light.

Here's something of a surprise, Chondroitin suflate is anti-fibrotic.


I agree, I think there are three major elements. A common link between bacteria, heavy metals and calcium deposits.

Calcification = low Vitamin K2, Omega-3, Magnesium and Vitamin D.

Omega-3 helps to diffuse calcium, also magnesium. K2 tells it where to go, Vitamin D regulates it.

Vitamin D is anti-bacterial, several types of plant polyphenols are bacteriostatic.

Reduction of certain metals decreases free radicals and oxidation.

There is a ferverant competition between types of yeast and bacteria for any available glucose. This is the
dietary connection.

Insulin resistance is well known to impair bone growth and proper calcium regulation. The same mechanism also
is a primary culprit in hypertension.

Iodine is a little known factor too. In a typical autopsy you will find a calcification of the pineal gland in the vast majority. The pineal gland secretes Melatonin and it is a natural anti-aromatase hormone. Metals such as Fluoride which help escort Aluminum into the brain are thwarted and eliminated by sufficient iodine.
lly build any bone.

Studies have shown estrogen to be helpful in slowing bone loss, it does not actually build bone. Both Testosterone and Progesterone however does build bone.

While Prostate cancer is not related exactly to hair loss, it is commonly fueled by similar mechanisms. GSK-3beta, inflammation (low Omega-3, etc.) unopposed estrogen, androgen dependency (in most case), presence of metals, bacteria and metals.

I have heard glowing reports of suppository-based chelation (Detoxamin) combined with anti-bacterials to virtually eliminate prostate cancer.


Regarding Alkaline Phosphatase, it gets very tricky.

If the liver and/or gallbladder is congested, this can significantly reduce excretion of Alkaline Phophastase enzymes
and cause a rise in ALP.

While ALP does increase 5-alpha reductase levels and also ALP inhibitors reduce DHT and/or it's 5-alpha reductase catalyst, when the body is particularly low in ALP is usually is a strong indicator of several conditions and/or nutrients which are actually anti-DHT and pro hair.

For example, low thyroid is very common cause of low ALP. Low zinc (a classic inhibitor of DHT), low B6 (the active form is anti-DHT), hypohydrochloria (insufficient stomach acid).

Also vitamin D levels when are excessively high (usually from parathyroid dysfunction) it can elevate ALP, and conversely a vitamin D deficiency is responsible for low ALP levels.

Pasteurized milk probably creates more hair loss than raw milk, yet pasteurized milk has no ALP, since true pasteurization is an indication of zero levels of ALP. What many milk drinkers are unaware of is that destroyed or inactivated ALP means no calcium advantages since it will not go in the right place if at all unless the ALP exists or is activated.

Having healthy levels of ALP is a good thing I believe.


I've been casually studying the enzyme Bromelain for years which comes from pineapple stem and skin. It is a proteolytic enzyme and is excellent for arthritis, inflammatory disorders and apparently useful for scleroderma.

One thing about Bromelain is that it downregulates TGF-beta, it also lyses (eats away) at tissue, particularly fibrin which essentially is scar tissue or fibrotic tissue. Fibrin does everything from clog arteries to harden tissue. Eating raw food was once thought to help add extra enzymes, but generally it all goes towards food digestion. Of course anytime cooked food is eaten, especially processed food our immune system has to step in and do some of the digestive work.

Everything from monocytes, eosinophils, mast cells, basophils, neutrophils and macrophages can be used to digestive food, but this reduces their ability to fight invasion of candida, parasites, fungi, microbes, etc.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17217320


Bromelain is something that is taken internally. What it does it eat away at proteins in the body that shouldn't be there. Fibrin is supposed to be in the body for only a short period, just long enough to patch tears or injuries in the body, but eventually it gets filled up with scar tissue. Or there could be a severe shortage of plasmin which is dissolves the fibrin, but due aging and diet, etc. the body cannot make enough plasmin to do the job adequately.

It wouldn't surprise me in the least if plasmin is something that comes in shortage supply in MPB, I'm already pretty certain that cardiovascular diseases have this association.

I forgot to mention that a raw diet isn't quite enough (it helps), but enzyme supplementation is necessary to have a square advantage since food enzymes offer just enough to digest the food that contains them. If we're already taking certain supplements, I'm not sure if bromelain would offer any more advantage unless we're way up there in years.


That supplement is a nice combo, got to check into that.

For some reasons unknown bacteria that cause inflammation use calcium to protect it from our immune system.

Diffusing the calcium or killing the bacteria is one idea. Some bacteria are destroyed by high dose niacinamide--very, very inexpensive.


Yes, I do provided their metabolic type is suited for it.

The anti-polyunsaturate war is that processed food today tilted the scale so high towards Omega-6 that the inflammation producing prostaglandins is too heavy.

Europe - I think there is lots of confusion about the acid/alkaline balance thing since it is viewed differently. I view it in three totally different ways, so how it is viewed can totally change it's meaning.

(1) During digestion the body has two phases: First the acid to digest and turn the food into a soup, then there is the alkaline phase of digestion where the enzymes are added to further break down carbs/proteins and fats.

(2) Another description is the two branches of the autonomic nervous system: Some of us are weighted towards the Sympathetic side who systems are essentially more acidic, so more alkaline foods are needed. Then there are the Parasympathetic branch (people like me) who need more meat who are already alkaline to start with and are okay with acid foods. Yet neither of these two branches do well on refined carbs. The sympathetic branch does well on unrefined carbs however.

(3) Then there is a description of blood pH and this is really never a problem, because just through breathing this is corrected.

Here's a site that explains it another way, in terms of fast oxidizer, medium and slow:

http://www.yourpersonalwebmd.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=106&Itemid=118


Regarding the two phases of digestion, there's really no need to take things such as apple cider vinegar unless it helps a person's digestion. Baking soda I would think would interfere with the initial phase of digestion.

Often symptoms of indigestion are caused from too little stomach acid and too much fermenting waste acids caused from too little stomach acid or eating the wrong kinds of foods).

Meat eater types (like myself) generally have plenty of stomach acid that is ideal to digest all this protein. One's who do better on less meat and more vegetables and other whole foods do not have as much stomach acid usually.

When everyone gets older their stomach acid production usually starts to decline, making it more difficult to digest food. The answer there is Glutamic acid hydrochloride, or Glycine, or Betaine Hydrochloride tablets. Most of us are not old enough to worry about this yet.

The alkaline phase of digestion occurs after the meal is turning into liquid and various enzymes will break the food down further. This is a good reason to take any enzyme supplements after the meal rather than before (even though the directions indicate the opposite for some reason).

Generally as far as nutritional typing or metabolite type, there are three types really. Fast oxidizer, medium oxidizer and slow oxidizer. The slower the oxidation rate, the better they can do on carbohydrates. The faster the oxidation rate the worse they do on carbs and the better they do on meat.

So there are many of us in between (medium oxidizers).

I think as cpio said, to listen to our body and determine what diet is correct for you.

Funny I should mention I have a sister and she eats 100% the opposite of me (almost). She eats mostly raw vegetables, whole grains and zero meat. Fortunately she does use butter.

She feels horrible on my diet and I feel horrible on hers!


Yes, Ecklonia Cava is really my #1 supplement. I do quite like the Curcumin addition, it really seems to balance out the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis and neutralize neurotrophic inflammation.

EC's main strength is that is so powerful with respect free radical protection in both water and fat soluble tissues, alpha wave modulation and even a boost in growth hormone release. Also it is a very potent inhibitor of MMP-1 & -9


I admit I pretty do the same thing when it comes to food. About two-weeks ago I felt was pretty low on calcium, so I eat a lot of pizza then went back to other foods, ate some Easter chocolate (didn't go overboard) and still felt pretty good.


Most research on diets have been either short-term or based on food frequency questionnaires. The China study is one example of gross negligence in science for example.

Most studies on diets of people are not properly done, and there are quite a number of conflicting studies that the media and perhaps advocates of the "politically correct" diet are not mentioning.

Studies never use grass-fed meats, and nor they differentiate between other significant details.

Metabolic typing suggests that not everyone thrives on the same diet. Usually the extremes are discussed, but there is the "mixed type," who do well on both protein and unrefined carbohydrates.

When I see shows of people who out in the wild, say "Survivorman" or Bear Grylles in "Man vs Wild," these guys usually feel pretty weak and exhausted until they find a kill. Personally, I am the same way, if I just eat vegetation and carbs I am always hungry and feel lethargic.

I think the message is, discover what is the correct diet for you. The one thing that is commonplace for us to avoid is refined carbohydrates as much as we can.


As far as I know these guys tend to be the most accurate:

http://www.bloodph.com/about-typing.html (but this is expensive, have alternative below)

If you suspect you're a protein type the first thing to check is your triglycerides during a fasting blood test. If they are above 80 then if you feel pretty well eating high protein and high fat and low carb it should be correct for you. This means you fall into the Parasympathetic branch.

On the other hand if your triglycerides fall below 80 during a fasting blood test, you could fit into the Sympathetic branch, and it can be quantified on what degree you fall into.

This one is free, it doesn't involve testing but instead a Q & A format, check it out

http://www.naturalhealthyellowpages.com/metabolic/self_test.html


Whichever diet bests fits you, taking supplements is best just prior or at the time of your meal.

Whether you are eating meat, fat, whole carbohydrates or refined it's the same routine.

I'm somewhat of a mixed-type with a strong edge towards protein, so if I eat any carbs, especially refined then I will make sure to eat the majority of my proteins and fats first.

Good carbs and good proteins can cause some damage, just the process of eating creates metabolic waste products. Also the quantity of the food can be a factor. Not sure if I fully answered your question.


For most of us, the most common inflammation triggers are refined sugars, starches and refined grains. The other is use of omega-6 oils for cooking, such as most vegetable oils (including canola oil, which raises 5-alpha reductase levels). Last, but not least is pasteurized milk (raw is okay for most people).


Calcium homeostasis can be managed by Magnesium, Omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin K2 (Menaquinones). If these three nutrients are regular, there's little chance of misappropriated calcium deposition.


There is some good research showing that adequate levels of vitamin K2 (Menaquinone) prevent the deposition of calcium in the arteries and soft tissues.

Here is one such study.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/full/134/11/3100


Getting vitamin D levels to optimal levels can really help with psoriasis. Of course Vitamin D also helps regulate calcium metabolism. Patients with psoriasis often have difficulty with digesting fat soluble vitamins, which indicates possible bile problems. Many psoriasis patients developed their condition because of iatrogenic doctors, by a complication of post cholecystectomy, where they had their all important gallbladder removed. Without this, there is nothing to guard against the toxins and the digestion of fat soluble vitamins is impaired to an extent without the control bile release offered by the gallbladder.

That said, bile acid therapy works in almost 60% of psoriasis patients.

Bear in mind that if there has been a cholecystectomy, then vitamin K2 from food sources would not be digested as well and could lead to a deficiency, not to mention Vitamin D to its active conversion. Vitamin K2 prevents arterial calcification.


That's really exciting info, especially on indiumease. The only thing that I can recall on the effects of germanium was that it seem to create a feeling in my eyes, perhaps it was an oxygenation effect. However, I was not taking any iodine at the time, so maybe there is a synergy that I was missing.

jdp710 - From what I've looked at, studying clinical experiences with mercury and glutathione relationships, a deficiency of molybdenum impairs the detoxification process. For example, autistic kids do a lot better when they are supplied with extra molybdenum.

http://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/j100709a002


Good stuff. I treated a Parkinson's patient, which there was a decade history of taking aspartame. That seemed to make the most sense to me on why Parkinson's was manifested in this case, as there was no history of pesticide use or other usual associations found.

About a year ago, recommended Lugol's iodine and the results have been fantastic. So perhaps more confirmation about the the aspartame/fluoride link with the pineal gland and the importance of iodine.


Chelated minerals are amino acids bound to minerals, to increase their absorption. However, if minerals are in a natural complex form, chelated minerals are not needed. On the other hand if you're taking standard isolated minerals, then chelated would provide an advantage.


Curcumin is a good idea for several reasons, and if you take it, I would suggest incorporating resveratrol as well to maximize its benefits.

R-Lipoic Acid & Acetyl L-Carnitine reduce mitochondrial decay which is at the heart of free radical generation. Ultimately, hair loss is caused by free radicals, and these two increase the body's endogenous production of its own antioxidant systems, such as glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase. In addition, they help rejuvenate the liver while improving sugar metabolism, helping to reverse insulin resistance.

As mentioned before brewer's yeast is an excellent source of minerals and natually, complexed b-vitamins that work far greater than any USP isolate formula.

Having not tried the purer forms of ecklonia cava, I haven't investigated a good vendor yet, I'm pretty much waiting on feedback from others.


Your hair doesn't look too bad at all--and plus you're "too young," that said, would suggest a combo of low dose curcumin and resveratrol, and maybe a little fish oil if you can afford that.

If that's still a bit costly, you could sort to beta-sitosterol and take only 100 mg twice per day.


My favorite is EC, however, you may not need it that this point. Krill oil is vastly superior to fish oil.

It penetrates the blood-brain-barrier, the astaxanthin protects against lipid peroxidation, one 1000 mgs is equivalent to 6,000 mgs of standard fish oil, because it already comes with phospholipids to shuttle the EPA/DHA into the cell.

Krill increases HDL and reduces triglycerides better than fish oil. It also reduces PMS symptoms, whereas fish oil is not as apparent. The astaxanthin further reduces DHT to an extent.


It's the dose that matters the most. Metabolic condition and diet can be a factor as to the dosage. In metabolic syndrome/insulin resistance and/or high consumption of fructose corn syrup, the body usually hangs on to copper, causing its retention.

Doses above 300 mg for a 150 pound person start to increase risk towards copper depletion, causing side-effects. Ultimately, resveratrol works better along with other co-factors, such as quercetin and/or curcumin.

A 100 milligrams isn't likely to present any problems.


The ideal amount of resveratrol (trans-resveratrol) is beteen 200 and 300 milligrams per day depending on body weight.


[dementia] Besides Omega-3 and Vitamin D, there's magnesium, iodine and lithium (orotate)--see Daily Topic below.

http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1897941-prevent-neurological-diseases-with-a-controversial-mineral

Other than that, aluminium oxide, mercury amalgams that are in teeth are a constant source of toxins that shrink the neurofibrillary tangles.

If testosterone levels are low, it bring on dementia.

These are all diseases of dentistry, agriculture and modern medicine.


Note to anyone who asks: Testosterone is good for hair, whether one is insulin resistant or not will determine DHT conversion). Testosterone improves glucose metabolism.

Some of us on this forum have already suspected that Vitamin D optimization does this, now we know it's true.


Of all the grains, rice appears to be the least problematic.


There is a relationship between SHBG and free triiodothyronine (T3), and with that said, would suggest you take iodine in the form of Lugol's solution (5%), two drops per day. Over time this will help raise SHBG levels and assist with preventing excess conversion of T into DHT.

Additionally, it can help balance thyroid (over and under) and allow a better maintenance of weight balance. Diet wise, would recommend lay off refined carbohydrates. Rice and potatoes (non-fried) are okay. Increase consumption of meat and fats.


Iodine increases IQ (not sure how well it works in adults), although it does chelate mercury, so that's got to help, not to mention the Chlorella also.

Acetyl L-Carnitine will increase acetylcholine to the brain. I've been taking this stuff since-2004 and I haven't gone a day without it since, except maybe a handful of times and I could tell a difference--it wasn't a good one. This stuff to me is a little like being a "human computer," maybe not quite there, but at least in spirit.

Krill oil penetrates the blood-brain-barrier (unlike standard fish oil), so it will supply the essential gray matter the brain needs and to allow for optimal functioning, it also seems to counteract neurological disease progression. Mice fed apple doses of fish oil never got Parkinson's disease when given drugs that normally induce Parkinson's like effects.


hyaluronic acid may cause myopic regression.


I've got a quick method for mole removal if you're in a hurry. It comes with a little more risk though.

Go to a meat market and ask to buy some dry ice, about a 1/4 pound is all you need. Use a pair of thick gloves when handling it. Surround the mole with tape, to prevent the dry ice of touching the area outside the mole. Finally take a corner of the dry ice and touch the tip of the mole in 10 to 15 second bursts, even longer after the first few contacts.

The mole will turn a darker red color, keep applying the dry ice tip until it's had an accumulative exposure of about two minutes (in divided touches). The next day, it should appear black. Within the week it should fall off.


As long as the dry ice doesn't hit the skin, but only the tip of the mole, it should be safe. Tape placed firmly around the mole will provide extra protection in case of a slip.


Butter if good for you, it's a source of short-chain fatty acids, and butyric acid, very good for the intestinal mucosa. The best type of butter is grass-fed, raw butter that is never frozen.


Vitamin D's importance just continues to become more evident every week with all the studies coming out.
Recently I found a study that confirmed what I've been noticing when taking an optimal dose, greater energy, vitality, sexual energy, etc.

Vitamin D increases testosterone, it is afterall, a secosteroid. If you can take enough vitamin D
to bring your levels above 50 ng/mL, perferably even higher--closer to 70 or 80, you will notice something.

Also to increase your DHEA levels would recommend using plenty of magnesium oil.

Beneficial microflora (probiotics) can help improve sugar metabolism which in turn helps prevent excess conversion of testosterone into estrogen.

It certainly wouldn't hurt to continue the DIM, and perhaps even Calclium D-glucarate.


It's possible that the DIM raise prolactin levels, however there is nothing in the scientific literature that confirms that.

Odysseus - Grapeseed extract is excellent for blood sugar control and great protection all around.


Those liver flushes do not actually remove stones, it is sludge. However, it is believed that Chanca Peidra helps breakdown the stones, it certainly works for kidney stones.


Like Lund says, the stone removing methods do not really remove the stones. They do get rid of the sludge though, and they are beneficial since they thin out the bile and help clear up the gunk.

Almost all gallbladder problems are the direct result of food allergies. Magnesium can help prevent gallstones, and I have noticed as a casual observation amongst patients that those who suffer from anxiety and whom are classically deficient in magnesium frequently have gallstones.

http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/ajg/2008/00000103/00000002/art00022

There is a saying when it comes to the gallstones, which I very much believe in. "Leave the stones where they lie"

The reason is only a food allergy is the source of the pain, not the stones.

Here is how the gallbladder allergies occur by precentage, with the exception that about 20% are actually caused from prescription drugs:

Eggs ranks #1 at 92.8 percent, followed by pork at 63.8 percent, onions 52.2 percent, chicken and turkey 34.8 percent), milk 24.6 percent, coffee 21.7 percent, and oranges 18.8 percent. Corn, beans, nuts, apples, tomatoes, peas, cabbage, spices, peanuts, fish, and rye accounted for between 14.5 percent and 1 percent of gallbladder attacks.

Never, ever have a cholecystectomy as not only will it increase the likelihood of onset degenerative disease, it will make eating real much more difficult. Bile salts are essential for health.


The research comes from James C. Breneman, M.D., who is an allergy specialist. His research is actually a few decades old now, but is invaluable for gallbladder attacks.

There are many who still have "gallbladder" pain despite having it removed, since the food allergy still exists.


When a food that is eaten causes a gallbladder allergy, this is what happens according to James C. Breneman, who discussed this at great length in his book, Basics of Food Allergy, Charles C, Thomas, 1978:

Edema or fluid retention occurs in the bile ducts, and the drainage of such bile from the gallbladder backs up. This leads to infections creating an ideal circumstance for gallstones to form.

Eliminating all the foods listed, beginning with the high percentage ones until they are asymptomatic. Then the file can flow freely, no more gas, no more pain.

Having a gallbladder removed is a huge mistake. Read my section the necessity of bile on this page:

http://www.freewebs.com/immortalhair/physiology.htm

No gallbladder means improper digestion and assimilation of essential nutrients and advances the onset of degenerative diseases.


If the blood thinners involved Warfarin (Coumadin) which is a vitamin K antagonist, that would cause very rapid calcification.

Leave the stones where they lie, as they are not the cause of the problem, but merely a result of another problem. Perhaps calcium homeostasis (probable magnesium deficiency). I had learned of the food allergy connection originally from one of the most respected integrated doctors in the country. I have noted in patients, which I have stated before that those who have gallbladder problems usually have symptoms of a severe magnesium deficiency.

Orthodox doctors only know to cut, burn or poison, but in an actual emergency if relating to pancreatitis, this is definitely life threatening. For existing stones, I would consider food allergy first and only head to emergency if severe symptoms arise.


EDTA is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, it is a synthetic amino acid that has an affinity to metals and does bind to calcium.

The most effective form of chelation using EDTA is usually IV (intravenous chelation). This is done by a doctor, who who first checks your creatnine levels to ensure your kidneys can handle the filtration of normal levels.

Oral EDTA is generally not worth your time--yes you will see oral EDTA products all over the net, forget them.

EDTA is very poorly absorbed and will immediately exit the body, hence this is why IV EDTA chelation is a good way to go.

However, there is another form of EDTA chelation that can be quite effective, and that would be suppository.
The product is called Detoxamin which is a suppository form of EDTA chelation. Yes it is expensive, but no more near as expensive as IV-Chelation. Either way, this must be done over a period of time.

Rather than going through this process, I would consider Magnesium oil, which is transdermal and can deliver relatively high amounts of magnesium into the system as is as effective as IV Magnesium for a fraction of the cost.
Magnesium helps to to diffuse calcium, along with Omega-3 fatty acids.

If you want to quicken the process then Detoxamin would be the most cost effective choice as far as ETDA goes.


As far as allergies go, check out the list on the first page and eliminate all these foods, keep a food diary and find out which of these is applicable to you. Allow up to 2-weeks for each food you re-introduce back into your diet.

The allergy doesn't always occur immediately but usually with in a 24-hours to 72-hours


Glad you asked this because I have some interesting news on gallstones. Chanca Piedra is a very well known kidney stone breaker, it works very fast--yet it turns out that Chanca Piedra is also effective for gallstone removal.

Here's where to get a hold of the Magnesium oil. I should emphasize that oral magnesium is also important.

In light of this news, might as well forego the Detoxamin, because it's not proven with respect to gallstones and Chanca Piedra seems very promising.


How long would it take to remove the stones? I do not know, however it's important to understand that the stones are not the problem (unless presently stuck in a duct).

Virtually every case is from an allergy, and having a gallbladder removed will increase risk of chronic disease later, particularly those of a nature of a fat soluble vitamin absorption problem. Poor eye sight is just one example, but it is among hundreds of things that can begin in subtle fashion until it is obvious.

If an operation is done, then taking bile salts the rest of ones life can avert disaster.

The surgeon stands to make plenty of money on this operation, which is among many which are considered the most unnecessary.

Many surgeries are done without regard to the long term outcome, as this is because they have not been reviewed. I have spoken to thousands of patients and the overwhelming conclusion that I personally have found is that surgery is the road to ruin. There are a number of physicians who have drawn strong conclusion to cholecystectomy and a life of health ruin ahead of then. That is, unless they take bile salts the rest of their lives.

This situation is a strong parallel to a situation I have been faced with hundreds of times over, which is a heart patient who is terrified of their cardiologists recommendation for a artery bypass, stent or angioplasty. 90% of these cases do not need the surgery, but their cardiologist make a bone chilling threat to them.

Usually they will hear, you are a patient waiting to die if you don't get this operation ASAP! You might die next week!

There are many studies on the books that show that these procedures do much more harm than good, for example, stents increase cardiac mortality by 400% compared to doing nothing!

I would ask, what proof do they have that this surgery will keep them disease free? A cholecystectomy is not the answer except in life threatening situation.

This surgery goes not without risk, and a sentence of impending complications is not worth it. I do not believe this has been formally studied, but based on experience it would be unwise not to try alternative methods first.

I would avoid these foods in the first step, trying evacuation methods, get an ultrasound and see if there is improvement.

When pitted against conventional surgeons, no explanation, regardless of how well presented will convince them. Their minds are already made up. However, it would be a difficult to search to find enough evidence worth presented, yet it would probably be moot.

I can say that there is plenty of medical literature relating to a high percentage of laparoscopic cholecystectomy complications, which are iatrogenic in nature.

Surgeons are not trained in healing methods, and the idea of anything but surgery is probably going to seem preposterous to them; to an equal degree that it is to people that agree with my position.

All I can say is best of luck and try to get as many fact as you can.


Anyway, you might consider taking the humifulvate. If you have no amalgam teeth, then you might consider taking OSR (Oxidative stress relief).


The ceramic post isn't recommended, actually any post will cause can autoimmune reaction.


Removal is the only safe option. There isn't a way to detoxify the anaerobic bacteria.


Optimizing your vitamin D levels, eliminating toxic metals, reversing insulin resistance with appropriate diet and supplements will go a long way towards keeping testosterone high, and estrogen and dht low.


There was a recent study out of Hawaii, where 50% of those who obtained an hour and a half of sun exposure per day, were still low in vitamin D!

One must obtain over 50 nanograms per milliliter before the body can even store some vitamin D, otherwise it will use it up.

For light skinned people, 5,000 IU or a little more is good per day, and if you're older, you'll probably need more.

For darker skinned, you'll need more depending on how dark the pigment is, and would want to look into taking between 7,000 and 10,000 or possibly more if one is older. There are some who have light skin will not maintain proper vitamin D levels with less than 10,000 IU.

That said, some may need 15,000 IU to 20,000 IU. The reason has to do with a weaker vitamin D receptor.

Personally, I am light skinned, and take 6,000 IU per day.

Hopefully testing will become cheaper, because it isn't too practical and while many physicians have been recommending periodic testing, it's not cheap. Those over 50 may have more difficulty acquiring vitamin D or who have a metabolic disorder.


Too much copper or too little can cause hair loss.

Too little copper could result from either excess zinc (quite a lot) or frequent consumption of High fructose corn syrup. HFCS binds to copper and can cause a shortage of superoxide dismutase (SOD), therefore there is more superoxide free-radical to gray hair and to kill it.

When there's too much copper, it can throw out zinc stores (Zinc is a natural 5-alpha reductase inhibitor), also high copper invites more estrogen.

Crohne's disease isn't easy to diagnose. Many doctors will tell patients who don’t respond to treatment that they have crohne's, colitis or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).

In many instances, most doctors jump to these diagnoses without considering one other possible cause--yeast overgrowth. The reason is that the symptoms very similar to Crohne's, colitis and IBS. The answer here is first eliminate this yeast overgrowth to see if symptoms still exist, because most of the time, this will resolve the problem and no lifetime worth of Crohne's treatment will no longer be necessary.

For now, it's best to assume there is a problem with yeast overgrowth.

The fastest way is to eliminate all carbohydrates, which means all starches, sugars, grains, beans, or fruits for the first two weeks. Then resume eating carbs after this point.

At the time of carbohydrate cessation try one of two prescription antifungals, either Nystatin or Diflucan. The reason is that either of these is generally safe and work quickly.

Finally, it's important to repopulate the intestinal flora with a good probiotic.

So by the end of two weeks, if there is no progress, then the following can help:

Carnivora (venus fly trap extract). What it does is digest foreign proteins in the body that could be the underlying cause of Crohne's. I happen to have several capsules and liquid form of this on hand and will be happy to sell it wholesale if anyone is interested. Here's is more information about it:
1. http://www.carnivora.com/

Another product I suggest is Ace Dragon peptides. What this is offers is an alternative source of a positive parasite infection. Understand that in third world countries, Crohne's doesn't exist and the reason is because of healthy parasite infection, that ultra hygienic places like the USA do not offer.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00014IDKY/185-5091930-4102113?ie=UTF8&smid=A1CQHAUGU9QGBS&tag=yahoo-hpc06-20&linkCode=asn

It's a good idea to avoid pasteurized milk because this can be a source of MAP, which is a type of protein that can cause either crohne's disease and ulcerative colitis.

Another option is going on low dose naltrexone or LDN for short. It modulates the immune system against inflammation. Here's more information about it here: www.lowdosenaltrexone.org This does require a prescription from a doctor, but if it does not resolve using the other two methods, I would go with this as a treatment option.

Note that the first two supplements mentioned, while generally unknown to most people, offer a real hope of a cure. It's not a guarantee, but it's a real possibility.


A new study has found that Vitamin D, readily available in supplements or cod liver oil, can counter the effects of Crohn's disease. John White, an endocrinologist at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, led a team of scientists from McGill University and the Université de Montréal who present their findings about the inflammatory bowel disease in the latest Journal of Biological Chemistry. “Our data suggests, for the first time, that Vitamin D deficiency can contribute to Crohn's disease,” says Dr. White, a professor in McGill's Department of Physiology, noting that people from northern countries, which receive less sunlight that is necessary for the fabrication of Vitamin D by the human body, are particularly vulnerable to Crohn's disease.

Vitamin D, in its active form (1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D), is a hormone that binds to receptors in the body's cells. Dr. White's interest in Vitamin D was originally in its effects in mitigating cancer. Because his results kept pointing to Vitamin D's effects on the immune system, specifically the innate immune system that acts as the body's first defense against microbial invaders, he investigated Crohn's disease. “It's a defect in innate immune handling of intestinal bacteria that leads to an inflammatory response that may lead to an autoimmune condition,” stresses Dr. White.

What Vitamin D does
Dr. White and his team found that Vitamin D acts directly on the beta defensin 2 gene, which encodes an antimicrobial peptide, and the NOD2 gene that alerts cells to the presence of invading microbes. Both Beta-defensin and NOD2 have been linked to Crohn's disease. If NOD2 is deficient or defective, it cannot combat invaders in the intestinal tract.

What's most promising about this genetic discovery, says Dr. White, is how it can be quickly put to the test. “Siblings of patients with Crohn's disease that haven't yet developed the disease might be well advised to make sure they're vitamin D sufficient. It's something that's easy to do, because they can simply go to a pharmacy and buy Vitamin D supplements. The vast majority of people would be candidates for Vitamin D treatment.”

“This discovery is exciting, since it shows how an over-the-counter supplement such as Vitamin D could help people defend themselves against Crohn's disease,” says Marc J. Servant, a professor at the Université de Montréal's Faculty of Pharmacy and study collaborator. “We have identified a new treatment avenue for people with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory bowel diseases.”

Funding
This study was funded by a grant from McGill University.

About the Study
The article “Direct and indirect induction by 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3 of theNOD2/CARD15-beta defensin 2 innate immune pathway defective in Crohn's disease,” published in The Journal of Biological Chemistry, was authored by Tian-Tian Wang, Basel Dabbas, Ari J. Bitton, Hafid Soualhine, Luz E. Tavera-Mendoza, Serge Dionne, Alain Bitton, Ernest G. Seidman, Marcel A. Behr and John H. White of McGill University and the McGill University Health Centre in collaboration with Marc J. Servant, David Laperriere, Sylvie Mader of the Université de Montréal.



month or two back, I warned about Pcynogenol and acne. It takes about a week or two for it to subside.

No need to panic just stop using it


Pycnogenol comes from pine park, and while it does contain OPC's, it appears to produce a problem in its feedback loop when a person takes it with already good circulation. Pycogenol is excellent for circulatory diseases, but tends to create too much of a good thing is many health individuals.

Chelated minerals are amino acids bound to minerals, to increase their absorption. However, if minerals are in a natural complex form, chelated minerals are not needed. On the other hand if you're taking standard isolated minerals, then chelated would provide an advantage.


Curcumin is a good idea for several reasons, and if you take it, I would suggest incorporating resveratrol as well to maximize its benefits.

R-Lipoic Acid & Acetyl L-Carnitine reduce mitochondrial decay which is at the heart of free radical generation. Ultimately, hair loss is caused by free radicals, and these two increase the body's endogenous production of its own antioxidant systems, such as glutathione, catalase and superoxide dismutase. In addition, they help rejuvenate the liver while improving sugar metabolism, helping to reverse insulin resistance.

As mentioned before brewer's yeast is an excellent source of minerals and natually, complexed b-vitamins that work far greater than any USP isolate formula.

Having not tried the purer forms of ecklonia cava, I haven't investigated a good vendor yet, I'm pretty much waiting on feedback from others.


Beta Sitosterol is sort of like an herbal finasteride. Beta sitosterol is actually a plant sterol or similar to a plant cholesterol, however it inhibits cholesterol absorption and also inhibits 5-alpha reductase


My favorite is EC, however, you may not need it that this point. Krill oil is vastly superior to fish oil.

It penetrates the blood-brain-barrier, the astaxanthin protects against lipid peroxidation, one 1000 mgs is equivalent to 6,000 mgs of standard fish oil, because it already comes with phospholipids to shuttle the EPA/DHA into the cell.

Krill increases HDL and reduces triglycerides better than fish oil. It also reduces PMS symptoms, whereas fish oil is not as apparent. The astaxanthin further reduces DHT to an extent.


is k2 vital to take when taking d3?

The two of them work together in one known area, as in the production of osteocalcin and for the activity of matrix Gla protein to prevent arterial calcification. Osteocalcin requires carboxylation via vitamin K for bone utilization.

[Diabetic neuropathy]

Benfotiamine, Lipoic acid, Acetyl L-Carnitine, Carnosine and Borage Oil.

Treatment therapies: FSM (Frequency Specific Mirocurrent)

Anodyne (monochromatic infrared light therapy)

Forgot an important one. Magnesium oil applied over the affected area.


Demodex is not bacteria, but there are is a pretty strong association between the two. For example in a Chinese study on Rosacea which is an inflammatory skin disease with some similarity to hair loss inflammation. While there 74.2% rate of rosacea cases were infected by Demodex, it was found that 80.4% were infected with bacteria.

In 2007 the exact etiology with Rosacea may have been found, which is an imbalance of Antimicrobial peptides. If the innate immune system for the skin works properly there is sufficient defense against
bacteria, viruses and yeast. One aspect that casually links Rosacea with hair loss is that an increased expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 exists.

NrwgnKID - A lot of what causes Rosacea starts in the digestive tract. Insufficient hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes or presence of Helicobacter Pylori, and possibly an imbalance of lactic acid bacteria in the lower GI-Tract.

Bacteria is everywhere and much of its health can be governed by probiotics, but to what extent there are still a lot of unanswered questions (more studies needed). Here is an example of what one strain of Lactobacilli bacteria can do for the oral cavity.


http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/118545073/abstract?CRETRY=1&SRETRY=0


Regarding the bacteria, I think it's potentially viable because tetracyclines such as doxycycline can help stimulate hair growth by inhibiting TGF-B1–induced production of MMP-9. It's also effective in acne and rosacea, which are definitely associated with bacteria. There are some health conditions that lead to an elevated bacteria count, such as in rosacea which is strongly affected by the presence of helicobacter pylori. Because helicobacter pylori literally sucks up stomach acid, the body's ability to contain bacteria is compromised.

For example, phagocytosis occurs with proper amounts of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Phagocytosis is a process of engulfing pathogens, so in the case of rosacea increasing the stomach acid either orally or by eradicating h. pylori along with b-vitamins will prevent most rosacea. Rosacea have some similarities to androgenetic alopecia in terms of the inflammatory process and enzymes.

Emerging evidence suggests that our immune system is largely determined by bacteria. In vascular diseases bacteria has a strong role to play, and if AGA is at least in part an autoimmune disease where the body is unable to recognize that it is attacking itself, getting enough good bacteria in there will straighten out the pathogenic bacteria and lead to a better regulation instead of attacking indiscriminately.

Bacteria can also have a strong influence on glucose and insulin levels and even steroid enzyme expression.

Turmeric/Curcumin, Thyme and Sulforaphane are remarkably effective against H. Pylori also.


I believe the problem is insulin resistance; here's what I mean.

During adolescence, virtually everyone goes through insulin resistance, although it is a transient phenomenon.

There are actually a number of types of hormone resistance (thyroid, and other endocrine hormone secretions), whereby the body is not sensitivity to these hormones.


Optimizing vitamin D can prevent cardiovascular problems by some 79%.
Since Vitamin D is a co-factor with Vitamin K2, it's a perfect team to avoid osteoporosis, especially when magnesium is added.


There is a relationship between SHBG and free triiodothyronine (T3), and with that said, would suggest you take iodine in the form of Lugol's solution (5%), two drops per day. Over time this will help raise SHBG levels and assist with preventing excess conversion of T into DHT.

Additionally, it can help balance thyroid (over and under) and allow a better maintenance of weight balance. Diet wise, would recommend lay off refined carbohydrates. Rice and potatoes (non-fried) are okay. Increase consumption of meat and fats.


The best thing to do is not get a filling. Instead, brush your teeth (or rinse) you mouth with water and plenty of salt. If you supplement with vitamin K2, especially the sublingual form and Vitamin D3 can assist with the mineralization of teeth.

The saliva itself contains most of the factors needed to remineralize teeth, provided there are no acids, so the salt with its high alkalinity can keep the acids from destroying the teeth, since the pH must drop to 3.5 in order to begin to dissolve them.

Finally, one way to quicken this process besides the above is to use Monosodium Phosphate. It can be purchased in veterinary supplies stores. Use a one-quarter teaspoon, stir in water and drink it.

Toothpaste is a bad idea since it contains glycerine, which prevents the teeth from being clean. So as mentioned before, just use salt water.


According to Dr Robert O Nara DDS, who wrote the book, Money by the Mouthful, How to become dentally self sufficient the answer to oral health is simply using plenty of water and salt to clean your teeth and gums. For gums specifically a water pik using salt and water is very effective. He has never found a returning patient using this protocol to come back for gum surgery.

Virtually everything in dentistry is unnecessary if the right precautions are taken (prevention).

If teeth are crowded, then using the waxed flossing tape works well.


For mercury in particular, humifulvate is more effective for mercury than MCP (ToxGuard), however both are good for metals. ToxGuard is especially good for Lead (pB).

When Lead and Mercury combine it is significantly more toxic. From the time of mercury insertion, it takes a mere 4 minutes in a rat to reach the thyroid. Hair loss in its most basic form is essentially based upon thyroid suppression, and mercury is quite adept at this.

Glycerin ingested is fine, however when brushing your teeth, the glycerin prevents the teeth from being clean.

MasterExploder - Unlike ALA, Humifulvate is a true metal chelator, creating a strong binding and excretion, rather than freeing up materials to possible recirculate into the bloodstream.


Humifulvate and iodine will help remove aluminum.


DMSA makes one feel like crap--and largely because it does not bind completely through excretion, but rather contributes to recirculation of toxins back into the blood stream. I've witnessed this too many times to count. Also, based on the results I have heard about regarding OSR, an antioxidant developed by Dr. Boyd Haley, it seems to be a more effective protocol for mercury removal (once fillings have been removed).

If fillings haven't been removed, then Humifulvate is a good idea.

MCP does work and there are studies provide not only by the manufacture


Plus I should add that based on DNA testing and blood chemistry analysis, OSR is superior to the Cutler protocol, so I'm already convinced.

There's a product called PM Phytogen that is standardized for miroestrol. It probably doesn't suppress the thyroid, however it produces undesirable effects, such as poor libido and possible chest growth. Even the topicals were absorbed systemically, so all discussion about pueraria mirifica has pretty much come to a complete halt.

Soy Isoflavones create temporary changes to HPTA, however it does normalize after a few months.


PM seems idea for the menopausal women or those who are approaching it, since estriol is a very beneficial hormone and PM is practically identical to it (the mirestrol in it). PM can reduce their wrinkling and balance out hot flashes and other symptoms.


did a search on this site, hoping to find my earlier posts on Hep C. I can't tell you how many private messages I've had on Hep C, and my box gets full so I have to delete them all, LOL
Eventually, I'll just make it a Daily Topic, anyway, I had worked in a clinic where we used a fantastic protocol to reverse this. The protocol was developed in part by Dr. Bert Berkson who had pioneered IV-LA therapies.

Clinically, we used IV-Ascorbic C, IV-Lipoic Acid, IV-Glutathione, oral selenium, silymarin, and oral LA.

I would suggest taking these orally if the liver enzymes are not too bad, liver biopsy, PCR hepatitis C RNA viral load and so on. However, instead of glutathione, take the precursors, such as NAC in addition to the above along with plenty of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Avoid interferon treatment, it's a disaster, and not needed when the above is used.





[frequent urination bladder never feels empty]

Antibiotics can sometimes cause more problems than they solve. I would suggest trying SSKI, at 6 drops every few hours for up to 48-hours, however usually should be fixed within 24.

it's quite possible you have prostatitis. There is a technique that is beginning to become instinct because doctors would rather prescribe a medicine that use the old fashioned massage.

If you have prostatitis, it is not always associated an infection, but very often is. That's when SSKI would help. If you have a bladder infection, then SSKI will help.

Typically bacteria like e-coli is found in these types of infections.

nonbacterial prostatitis treatment option usually involve poisons (anti-inflammatories), prostate message is generally quite safe.

However, there is also a potential problem with the bladder, although usually there is pain associated with this.

I would expect your scan to reveal whether there is residual urine and how much, or if none at all.


The same applies to cranberry, wouldn't bother with it. SSKI will trumped cranberry by a factor of a 100, so if it does turn out to be bacteria, then go for the SSKI.


An alternative to both SSKI & Cranberry is D-Mannose, however unlike SSKI, it only works 80% of the time, but blows cranberry out of the water.


[resveratrol] Doses above 300 mg for a 150 pound person start to increase risk towards copper depletion, causing side-effects. Ultimately, resveratrol works better along with other co-factors, such as quercetin and/or curcumin.

A 100 milligrams isn't likely to present any problems.

A 100 milligrams isn't likely to present any problems.


There's a product called PM Phytogen that is standardized for miroestrol. It probably doesn't suppress the thyroid, however it produces undesirable effects, such as poor libido and possible chest growth. Even the topicals were absorbed systemically, so all discussion about pueraria mirifica has pretty much come to a complete halt.

Soy Isoflavones create temporary changes to HPTA, however it does normalize after a few months.


PM seems idea for the menopausal women or those who are approaching it, since estriol is a very beneficial hormone and PM is practically identical to it (the mirestrol in it). PM can reduce their wrinkling and balance out hot flashes and other symptoms.


I did a search on this site, hoping to find my earlier posts on Hep C. I can't tell you how many private messages I've had on Hep C, and my box gets full so I have to delete them all, LOL!

Eventually, I'll just make it a Daily Topic, anyway, I had worked in a clinic where we used a fantastic protocol to reverse this. The protocol was developed in part by Dr. Bert Berkson who had pioneered IV-LA therapies.

Clinically, we used IV-Ascorbic C, IV-Lipoic Acid, IV-Glutathione, oral selenium, silymarin, and oral LA.

I would suggest taking these orally if the liver enzymes are not too bad, liver biopsy, PCR hepatitis C RNA viral load and so on. However, instead of glutathione, take the precursors, such as NAC in addition to the above along with plenty of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Avoid interferon treatment, it's a disaster, and not needed when the above is used.




To be accurate more recent findings are that niacin (both niacinamide and regular niacin) are not injurious to the liver, not need to consult with a doctor. Although would avoid sustained release niacin however.


I've been researching equol pretty heavily since 2004, and based on the research that Densiti product seems interesting. Green tea consumption is correlated with higher probability of equol production. So far there have been a few strains of bacteria identified that can metabolize soy isoflavones into equol, however so far they have not been commercially available.

I wonder what strains of bacteria this product contains.


I agree that if one supplements with soy long enough, they will probably become an equol producer. One study I looked at suggested it would take a little over 2 years for most non-producers to become equol producers. The amount of isoflavones to take is at least 30 milligrams of diadzein per day.

I've pretty much lost interest in trying to become an equol producer because hair loss has already been beat, now it's just a matter of robust hair growth, which has little to do with DHT.

However, it helps to take green tea. The only soy products I would feel comfortable consuming would be fermented soy, although that's another topic. Also, was hoping that by now, we would have a commercially available equol supplement.

I saw one of them, however wasn't sure about it. TK (thelibrarian) has tried it can it did not seem to be that great.


Finasteride use can potentially elevate progesterone, because it blocks its conversion to allopregnanolone, which has adverse effects on neurosteroids and it interferes with GABA receptors with respect protecting against anxiety, depression and seizure activity.


I'm not sure, but wouldn't worry so much about the elevated progesterone. Would worry more about taking finasteride in general. I've suggested in a the past to use pregnenolone, although I haven't received enough feedback to know if it helps.


lithium orotate is quite effective for social phobia.


it probably has something to do with its inhibition of inositol monophosphatase.

According to Dr. Jonathan V. Wright, who has used natural lithium in his practice for 30 years, he recommends anyone should try lithium if they have a member in their family who was an alcoholic, especially a grandparent.


Sulforaphane along with Vitamin D, effective help produce antimicrobial peptides, and enhance the regulation of beta-defensins.

When there is sufficient 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3, the immune system can produce cathelicidins, which are antimicrobial peptides. This can provide defense against bacteria, fungi and parasites. Another defense is the alpha- and beta-defensins. This is also a factor in acne as well.

That said, sulforaphane can induce beta-defensins and vitamin D can provide antimicrobial peptides.

It's possible that each of the above operate as co-factors to protect the skin barrier, as well as the intestinal lining, allowing proper defense of skin & hair via stem cell health and its innate immunity.

The LGR5 gene, which is linked to hair growth in mice is likely affected by this mechanism. This is to say that stem cells can be preserved in male pattern baldness and protection against various assaults.

Since I've optimized my vitamin D and taken Sulforaphane (9 mgs) per day, MPB seems like a thing of the past.


L-theanine found in green tea stimulates your brain's production of alpha waves.

BTW, if you haven't already tried ecklonia cava (fibroboost), it will also do this.


Everything affects our hormones, diet, bacteria balance, metals, mineral balance, environmental toxins, etc.

What hormones? Thyroid, pituitary, adrenal, and growth hormone.


I believe that Vitamin D could be another aid in balancing hormones. In optimal doses can help correct adrenal fatigue.

Like cpio (North-Europe) says, improving liver health is important.


It depends on your vitamin D receptors. Some will need 10,000 IU for optimal levels, however this usually occurs in those over the age of 50 with a metabolic disease.


The best way to balance the pituitary hormones of what is known--and believe me, we don't know anywhere close to everything about this, is to avoid MSG, fluoride, etc.

Taking iodine is a good idea.

One we don't yet is why 25% of adults develop a pituitary adenoma in their lifetime. Probably something in the environment.


Polysorbate 80 is not only a 20th Century treatment, it's also one from the late 80's.

It emulsifies sebum wax and helps to "declog" the follicles. To that end it helps, but that's all it does.


Optimize your vitamin D, this is great for muscles.

A few grams of Beta-Alanine

Carnitine

Stuff to avoid, Arginine could have adverse effects (prolactin, and iNos).


You can use ALC instead, sure

Beta-Alanine is a Carnosine precursor, so it's cheaper.

Both of these are great for muscles and performance.


When MSM is used chronically, it may use up molybdenum. Other than that, it's quite safe to use.


What makes something like vitamin K2 and Curcumin different is that K2 is endogenous, provided there is ample healthy flora present. So unlike vitamin K2, the body has no healthy, physiologic dependency of curcumin.

In the present day, medical authorities have become so germ phobic, so now more than ever, the diet is scarce of vitamin K2 producing foods, such as fermented food, and indiscriminate use of antibiotics, antibacterial soaps, etc disturbs the natural bacteria balance in the skin. The longest living people have been found to have the highest concentration of lactic acid bacteria in their gut, which is a rich source of vitamin K.


Vitamin K actually stabilizes coagulation, that is, it regulates it, thereby actually decreasing clotting as well as promoting it when needed.

For example, when women enter their menstrual cycles, vitamin K can actually decrease the clotting.


A few recent studies have shown that vitamin K supplementation actually stabilizes international normalised ratio (INR) measurements. INR measurement is used often weekly to monitor patients on warfarin/coumadin therapy.

Coumadin is an extremely dangerous blood thinner than antagonizes vitamin K. Despite the fact that most clinicians and doctors warn against eating vitamin K containing foods, taking extra vitamin K prevents over and under coagulation.

Studies in animals and humans show excessive arterial calcification by this blood thinner. The advice given to avoid vitamin K is a certain death sentence.


To be on the absolute safe side, here's what is known as of now concerning vitamin K2. Vitamin K1 converts very poorly to K2 in humans, so that is out. Vitamin K2 in the form of MK-7 has not proven itself yet in terms of reversing calcification although it's very likely that it does. MK-4 on the other hand has proven itself. A dose of at least 45 mcg will do the job, but what is an optimal dose?

MK-4 is called Menaquinone-4 also known as menatetrenone and when consuming this form, is often available in doses larger than a 1,000 mcg or 1 milligram. One osteoporosis study used 45 milligrams, which is significantly greater than any dietary source. It's probably a reasonable expectation that soft tissue calcification can reverse with a few milligrams consumed per week.

Also note that Vitamin D3 increases the secretion of vitamin K-dependent matrix Gla-protein (MGP), so taking plenty of vitamin D3 will optimize this process.


The main reason I thought I would go with Carlson's is that they use MK-4, which is proven to get rid of calcium. It's highly likely that MK-7 also will, however MK-7 is not available in these very large quantities, you'll notice it's hard to find anyone selling MK-7 at doses above 100 mcg.

Carlson's product provides a nice 5000 mcg (5 milligrams). I just did the math, comparing ProBone-O Drops Plus to Carlson's. Theentire net K2 ends up being the same, a total 900 mg of it.

That said, ProBone-O Drops plus is a better value, because it costs half as much, so I think I'll stick to the drops instead of trying the Carlsons capsules.


Transplanted hair falls out unless it is treated.


I've tried liquid N-Acetyl L-carnosine, which is made for cataracts on my scalp for a period. I saw no observable results from it.


Adrenal fatigue is the root cause of glaucoma, however there is sort of a quick fix for it.

The solution is found here in my blog: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1835795-prevent-blindness-age-related-vision-loss-part-3


There's a chance for improvement. Several decades ago, adrenal cortical extract was used to treat or cure glaucoma, however it was an injectable form and was eventually banned by the FDA for absolutely no good reason.


K2 in found in organ meats, insects, and fermented foods especially. In this "modern" world, our processed diet is virtually devoid of it. Vegetation contains only K1 which is not that particularly potent. K2 is also synthesized in the intestinal microflora, however our processed diet engenders an imbalance of good to bad bacteria.


Vitamin K2 is co-factor with vitamin D for decalcification.


Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D3 work together to remove calcium deposits from soft tissue and arteries and place it into bone.


Incidentally, In the Journal of Reproductive Medicine, a study found that women who took 500 mg of calcium and 600 mg of magnesium experienced results that were 16 times greater than those women who relied on diet alone when it came to reversing postmenopausal bone loss.

Calcium shortage is rare because we have a parathyroid gland to insure that calcium is used to a maximum, however the body was never equipped to handle a magnesium shortage, and without it, calcium isn't all the effective.


If it's a very small amount and is not iron oxide, it might be okay. In general avoid iron containing supplements unless there's a tiny amount of natural iron.


A few months ago I tried rubbing a kind of vitamin C cream on my face, which may have caused a calcium deposit. I applied topical vitamin K2 liquid and it dissolved completely in a matter of days.

I've been mostly injury free, however I understand that when the body sustains an injury, calcium can enter the cell.


Lithium taken as orotate is a very interesting mineral. My experience when taken internally is a short-term lift in libido, feeling of well being, and over a period of a week or so the sebum secretion is lessened.

Lithium's main action is believed to be its inhibition of GSK3-beta (glycogen synthase kinase 3beta), which is the primary mechanism behind the sebum reduction. Also since it combats glutamate toxicity, it can act as a stabilizing mechanism if some processed foods, containing MSG manage to sneak through into the diet.

Lithium also inhibits inositol monophosphatase, which is probably responsible for its positive effects in mood regulation.

Since lithium is a halogen, like iodine, it can help remove fluoride.


Also aspirin can induce tinnitus, including pulsatile tinnitus.

Aspirin in far from a "wonder drug," and would tell him to take Krill oil and Nattokinase instead of aspirin.


Just as long as your stomach acid is sufficient, wouldn't worry too much. When zinc is naturally complexed, it will absorb easier due to natural chaperons. Of course, when in doubt you could take zinc orotate. I prefer to take minerals with food, since that is when the stimulation of HCL will occur.


For acute anxiety, 750 mg of GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) is very useful.

This product has a nice combo of items for anxiety:

http://www.iherb.com/MRM-Relax-All-with-Phenibut-60-Capsules/4842?at=0

Lithium orotate may help a little too. I noticed that Doctor's best now offers an inexpensive version of their own.


For general support, if she were to take high dose vitamin D, fish oil, and magnesium, her anxiety will probably vanish in a few months.


Poor posture can sometimes be a subconscious maneuver to improve your breathing if it is constricted in someway. When this is a the case, cortisol levels rise and that could be a contributing factor.


Here's what happens with cessation of Minoxidil, one gets a shedding of hair, usually quite significant, however in a relatively short period of time this hair recovers.


It's not bad, but a few problems. It has quite a few active b-vitamins, however it uses folic acid, instead of folate, which his misses there, also there are no tocotrienols to be found.

The rest of the formula is pretty decent. Personally, I would prefer to spend the money on Brewer's yeast, which provides all the B-complex (except the B12), and then take a seperate mineral formula along with tocotrienols, in the end you'll save money and get more benefits.


These naturally occurring nutrients Lithium, Manganese, Tin, Molybdenum, Nickel in the BY are nice, however this particular product is fortified with synthetic isolates to increase the "recommend daily allowances." This is where they go wrong. I use a brewer's yeast without any added ingredients, and this makes it work better.


Now brand brewer's yeast contains no gluten.

Personally I take around 10 to 20 tablets per day. I'll grab a partial handful that contains some 5 to 10 tablets and take it twice per day. I do not believe it is necessary to take 30 or more. That is only if you're trying to reach RDA levels.

Natural complex vitamins in their natural state, such as brewer's yeast have significantly more energy potential than their synthetic isolate "equivalents." There is no need to worry about the low weights or milligrams amount of these natural vitamins, because they are so far superior to the isolates it is more than night and day.

The synthetic isolates is like having a powerful engine that only runs on a few cylinders instead of eight, in other words it is not complete and runs rough and inefficiently, despite its engine size.

Naturally, complex vitamins and minerals in their natural state are electrically compatible with the body and work perfectly smooth. There is at least one b-vitamin missing and perhaps more in synthetic isolates, plus the brewer's yeast offers some minerals not typically found in most formulas that may have a use in their natural state.


When iodine is replenished during a relatively low selenium intake, then hydrogen peroxide is not degraded by glutathione peroxidase, potentially causing damage to the thyroid.


Glucose is the result of carbohydrate breakdown, and how much the blood glucose levels spikes is determinant upon a few factors. The higher the glycemic load, the greater the probable glucose/insulin rise to be expected.

Then, aside from what actual food is ingested, is the state of your health, such as the liver, intestinal flora balance/population, certain minerals such as magnesium, selenium, iodine consumption, certain vitamins, such as D3, K2, B1, B6, certain fats such as CLA, Omega-3, thyroid health, and endogenous supply of antioxidant enzymes, as well as oral antioxidant supplements.

Let's say that you want to eat something with a high glycemic load, such as a cake with rich frosting along with a soda that contains cane sugar (not fructose). The impact on blood sugar should be quite high with this combo.

Given the state of your body's health with respect to the above factors mentioned can influence how high those blood glucose levels will be. However, there are supplements as suggested above that can dampen the impact and prevent an unhealthy rise in the first place.

Lastly, I almost forgot to mention the positive impact protein makes when eaten before a high glycemic load meal, it will help reduce rise in blood glucose levels.

I wrote some info about this in my Daily Topic, there's three parts to it:

http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/2071180-having-your-cake-eating-it-too


Cessation from minoxidil is an expected shed. However, when starting a regimen, some may experience a shed and others will not. Probably once or twice a year for whatever reason, I'll get a shed--although that may have been due to changes of one sort or another.

With a TSH of 4.0, that's really hypothyroid. Are you currently using iodine and selenium?


Going to the doctor's office isn't a clear path of thyroid function diagnosis, as millions world wide are frequently missed despite symptoms. The reason is that tests are not sensitive to thyroid hormone resistance. This phenomenon is similar to insulin resistance. Merely having a glucose reading isn't going to reveal the full story. Unfortunately, tests to measure thyroid sensitivity no longer exist.

By the time your TSH gets high enough to concern the physician, chances are good that you've already been low thyroid for a considerable period.

TSH is considered the "gold standard" for thyroid testing, however it should not be.


Topical kefir an idea that crusher came up with, and I wonder how the progress is coming along. Oral probiotics there's definitely a benefit, and it can get a little complicated with strains and how metals can interact, as Prague already mentioned.

Overall, probiotics provide better glucose management and can regulate mycology and its interaction with the skin. Since certain antibiotics can help with hair, if we can identify the appropriate strain of bacteria that can counter the pathogenic variety, it could be another weapon in the arsenal.


For the hydration of skin, nothing works better than hyaluronic acid. I take two (Now Brand) double strength capsules per day. You'll notice a difference pretty quickly.

One thing that works for seborrheic dermatitis is lithium, being topical or internal--the only problem is it could dry out your skin a little and that is probably the last thing you need with the winter.


All of his drugs are absolute poison, especially AVANDIA. Avandia is only good if you want to further the odds of a heart attack, it's an extremely dangerous drug that should be flat out banned.

It's important to note that no drug that lowers blood sugar has any benefit beyond harm.

In other words, lowering blood sugar using a drug is worse than not taking the drug with higher blood sugar.

Have him read this: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1910518-diabetes-drugs-offer-zero-benefits

Also this: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1917110-more-on-diabetes-treatment

Tell him to eat all the saturated fat he wants, but to limit intake of vegetable oil. Cooking with coconut oil is a good idea. Tell him he can eat all the eggs, steak, and other meats that he wants. Pasture fed eggs and grass-fed meat of course is preferred.

Tell him to avoid all grains, except for rice.

To reverse fatty liver, as well as control blood sugar, he'll need to take plenty of lipoic acid with each meal.

Standard orthodox medicine is the #1 killer in America today. I make no exaggeration, as several studies have shown that when doctors have gone on strike the death rates dropped dramatically.

I have worked at a clinic that has reversed more diabetics naturally than probably any place in America. Most doctors have no clue about diet.

American Heart Association should stand for, "Another heart attack." The American Diabetic Association should stand for, "More Diabetic complications."


The type of lipoic acid you bought is actually not stabilized R-Lipoic, however, it's okay in this case b/c
most of it is standard ALA which will work. He can always get the Stabilized n-Rala later on.

Glaucoma is popular today, here's a link that will fix it: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/entries/search?query=glaucoma&x=63&y=8

Instead of Testosterone, getting his vitamin D nice and high will help a lot. He would probably want to take at least 5,000 IU daily.

Does he have any gallbladder pain/attacks?

It would be a good idea to have him take magnesium as well, this is a critical

mineral for this condition, it will also help in regard with gallbladder trouble.


If there's no history of gallbladder pain, and assuming alkaline phosphatase is not elevated nor are liver enzymes, then it would probably indicate some mild inflammation, which for a diabetic would be expected.

That Lipoic acid should work out, didn't realize it was a sodium salt.

A natural source of B-vitamins such as brewer's yeast.


I should add there are large variety of other blood sugar reducers, there's literally a dozens of them.

One of particular interest lately is Reishi Mushroom. Yet another nice one is celery seed extract.
Both good for blood pressure and blood sugar.



Type II diabetes can be reversed very quickly when the correct diet and supplements are taken.

The light protocol I've given should be enough. There's no specific protocol per se, I could provide twenty different
methodologies and they were work fairly similarly.

If you like I could list some extras.



Regarding diet, there is not one diet appropriate for anyone. Food sensitivities can vary greatly, however
there is metabolic typing to determine whether one should lean towards protein, vegetables or a mixture of such.
If triglycerides are above 80, which is quite likely, then a protein with very minimal to zero refined carbs (the only good carbs is vegetable, not whole grains for this type) is a good place to start.


Would caution strongly against the cayenne. The study used a very small dose of cayenne. Anything larger can cause hair loss.


Yes I was, actually on a number of occasions throughout the years, then finally some research and enough anecdotal reports as well as my own experiences was proof enough that it wasn't such a good thing.

I'm almost certain that it exacerbates neurogenic inflammation. For instance, In peripheral sensory neurons, capsaicin acts as an agonist to vanilloid receptor TRPV1 (transient receptor potential vanilloid 1), which promotes pain sensation. This proved to be a little more complex than it first appeared. Initially capsaicin promotes heat, but then with chronic use actually dulls pain. In fact, capsaicin was used as a topical hair loss tonic, however internally its regulation was not as predictable.

I have also used it in the past topically, however the results were not noticeable after repeated attempts.

Ultimately, capsiacin was had different effects on endocannabinoid (CB1) receptors pertaining to its TRPV1 activation.


Quite true, milk prevents the absorption of the polyphenols and black and green tea.


It's cycloastragenol which comes from astragaloside IV.

There are astragaloside IV products on the market which are much cheaper than TA-65, however
they are not acid processed to convert the astragaloside IV into cycloastragenol.

I found this:

A acid process in methanol where the astragaloside molecule is converted to cycloastragenol - a common ring closing
reaction.

The naturally occuring astragaloside IV molecule is less potent than the cycloastragenol. The patent app above shows the relative potency vis telomerase for all of these molecules, so should be able to expect equal results from the other astragalus extract molecules (dosed equivalently per the patent app relative potency to equal the 5 mg TA-65 dosage effect). Their clinical results should be repeatable for the rest of us using this equivalency as shown in the patent application.

Excerpt from patent: Cycloastragenol is administered at a level of at least 1 mg/day, preferably at least 5 mg/day; or the compound designated herein as astragaloside IV is administered at a level of at least 50 mg/day, preferably at least 100 mg/day."

Example 1. Conversion of astragaloside IV(1) to cycloastragenol(2) To astragaloside IV (1) (5.00 g, mmol) was added"HCl-MeOH 10" (TCI America) (500 mL) and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 7 days. The reaction mixture was concentrated to about half volume under reduced pressure at 20 C (do not heat). The mixture was
partitioned into aqueous sodium bicarbonate and ethyl acetate.

The aqueous layer was extracted with ethyl acetate again. The organic layers were combined, washed with saturated sodium chloride, dried on anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified by column chromatography (20:1-14 : 1 chloroform/methanol). In order to replace the residual solvent with ethanol, the
purified material was dissolved in ethanol and the solvent was removed under reduced pressure to afford 2 (2.1 g, 64%).


Hairbeback - Offhand, I know that curcumin and carnosine can delay the shortening of telomeres, and apparently so can astragalus.

It may take a drug to lengthening them, but hopefully I'm wrong.


Not sure if the exact, optimal amount of astragalus IV has been determined, however most of the research on Astragalus has been using astragalosides, and apparently, the extract of astragalus, standardized to 0.3% astragalosides is purported to allow optimal therapeutic activity.

Some suggest taking 500 mg of the extract two to three times daily.


With dutasteride, it's difficult to say what effects it can have. I am concerned about the overall effects on suppressing these enzymes for such long periods.

Also, of what you're taking, it doesn't appear to have adequate coverage in terms of dosage.

To get a handle on your regimen and difficulties the following are things to consider:

When it comes right down to it, hair loss is caused from chronic inflammation and the root cause of the inflammation
could rise from a number of influences.

Note that bromide is found in dutasteride, which is thyroid suppressive. Anything that suppresses thyroid can increase oxidative stress, and inflammation which are quite often synonymous with each other.

Your diet can be quite influential on the outcome. I use Ecklonia cava as a primary supplement as it remains in the tissues for up to 14 hours, and it is both water and fat soluble.

In cases that are non-responsive to treatment, there are probably other things to consider when diet has been addressed, such as heavy metals. Properly chelating these metals can have a huge impact on your progress because these metals can not only suppress thyroid function, but also deplete hormone levels by excessive free radicals.

Moreover, it matters not how much DHT is suppressed if inflammation exists, the hair will react. Further, there is the psychosomatic element and if this is any factor at all, dutasteride will only make matters worse. The reason is that neurogenic inflammation has nothing to do with DHT and dutasteride increases the susceptibility to anxiety, depression, etc.

Here's some suggestions:

Try the Broda Barnes test to confirm any thyroid problems.
Up your Vitamin D3 to 5,000 per day or even a little more.
Consider taking metal chelation such as humifulvate or modified citrus pectin/sodium alginate.
Would recommend Ecklonia Cava (twice per day).
consider dropping dutasteride.
upon confirmation of thyroid (being low), supplement with iodine and selenium.

Diet wise, what do you generally eat?

Do you consume grains or alcohol?


Just as long the anti-inflammatory isn't a drug, there's no risk in variety.

Another area I'll mention which really deserves a topic of its own is teeth and bone implants. Many of these are composed of titanium, which is not biologically inert. Actually according to some experts in blood chemistry testing, anything that attaches to bone will cause an autoimmune reaction, it's just a matter of how bad.

Ultimately, if we can identify each and every source of our inflammation, including silent inflammation, sometimes called micro-inflammation, hair loss can cease.

DHT is more of a consequence of free radicals, due to inflammation caused by "X."


I've got a quick method for mole removal if you're in a hurry. It comes with a little more risk though.

Go to a meat market and ask to buy some dry ice, about a 1/4 pound is all you need. Use a pair of thick gloves when handling it. Surround the mole with tape, to prevent the dry ice of touching the area outside the mole. Finally take a corner of the dry ice and touch the tip of the mole in 10 to 15 second bursts, even longer after the first few contacts.

The mole will turn a darker red color, keep applying the dry ice tip until it's had an accumulative exposure of about two minutes (in divided touches). The next day, it should appear black. Within the week it should fall off.


hyaluronic acid can increase her mobility and take the "rust" out of her joints.


All that's really needed is trans-resveratrol at 100 to 200 mg per day. Some recent studies show that too much resveratrol is not going to be of any benefit and it is the synergy with the co-factor (curcumin) that really matters most.

Also in reality, the amount of resveratrol needed for the inverse agonist effect of the CB1 receptor is quite small.


Time released supplements are often hard on the liver. I almost always avoid them.

The dosage need in Melatonin is very small. I just take 3 milligrams at night of course.

Any amount above 10 milligrams will not do anything extra.


In autopsies is rare not to see a pineal gland that is not calcified. You probably well aware that the pineal gland is what secretes Melatonin. Fluoride is one known culprit for contributing to this calcification, and the correlation is very strong.

Just another reason to be on the iodine. I've got some Melatonin and try not to use it too many days in a row because it works much better with a break. It makes the morning factor pretty strong since it's anti-aromatase too.


Based on the experience of myself and some others, melatonin should be cycled, because after regular use its effects will diminish.


Usually 1 to 3 milligrams is good. Taking any more than that is not going to have any extra effect because the body can use only so much.

Have you tried a Cal/Mag at night, this works for a lot of people to get to sleep.


Actually Magnesium is needed for calcium absorption and of course without enough magnesium, calcium can collect in the soft tissues, etc. There are generally two different camps on magnesium and calcium. While we do have a parathyroid gland that has a single minded, regulatory goal to maintain calcium intake and homeostasis, if we consume only magnesium there is the possibility of over doing it. For the most this is not a huge concern, but on this site especially all the Mag oil and lots of Magnesium intake could eventually undermine some calcium. But again, concern is rather minute considering the parathyroid gland's role.

There is a camp that strongly advocates using anywhere from 2:1 to 5:1 calcium to magnesium ratios. There is another camp that suggests that it should be 1:1. I think is merely depends on the individual, but overall magnesium is under emphasized in most places outside this site.


I haven't read the book, but many users of melatonin agree that unless it is cycled it will not work indefinitely.


One thing that works very well for keeping the blue lights out are the special sunglasses.

They are not cheap, but they do work. I tried them on before.


I just have one concern about arginine products and that is the possibility of it converting to peroxynitrite. Some arginine products have raised prolactin and peroxynitrite, evidenced by raised bumps and inflammation on the scalp.



On a similar note, I used to get inflammation on my scalp after sex, which was a similar observation to use of Arginine products and some Nitric oxide enhancers. However, now that my thyroid function is optional, no such inflammation is occurring any longer.


That's a lot of Beta Sitosterol, you might want to cut that dose down to 100 to 150 twice per day.

Tox-Guard should be taken apart from the other supplements by a few hours.

To the average person this would seem like a lot of things to take, however in integrative medicine, this is totally the norm. It's been in the tens of thousands, although for different purposes of course.

Personally, I've never been too keen on topicals, they are too much of hassle. Ultimately, hair loss is a result of
mitochondrial decay and a topical is usually just a bandage, rather than a normalizer.

For me, this assortment goes way beyond hair, it's also about living healthier for longer, not succumbing to the
maladies of the average person.


Besides certain amino acids, a shortage of fat could make it difficult for the body to eliminate metals. Metal accumulation is a source of oxidative stress. On the other hand, being that you're eating raw, it certainly contributing to good enzymes, so that will help to some extent in a positive way.

Lastly, there are a few things that could be used in place of saw palmetto that would give improved results.


No tribe has ever survived to a fifth generation on a strict vegetarian diet.

There was a time in history when no one consumed any cooked meat. When lightening struck, the accidental discovery lead to cooking, however at the expense of enzymes, the creation of heterocyclic amines (HCA), and acrylamides in carbohydrates.


The most successful diet against cancer is a raw meat diet, it works about 95% of the time. The Dr. Max Gerson diet, works about 25 to 30% of the time.

Obese people who eat meat, also eat refined carbohydrate. The only thing that puts on weight is foods that break down into glucose and foods that contain fructose.

Vegan diets can make some feel quite terrific for a while, and they are excellent cleansers. However, some individuals simply cannot thrive on it in the long run.


Pretty good points. Unfortunately for meat eaters like myself, unless I eat the meat raw, which I do not (I only keep it under medium rare), there is certain toxicity with heterocyclic amines (HCA) and no enzymes.

Both the raw vegan with superfoods and the raw carnivore with quality meat can live pretty phenomenally. Aajonus Vonderplanitz who eats only raw meat and some vegetable juices requires only a few hours sleep per night.

Of course most people other than us are living in a sort of "matrix" of subsisting on false foods with pharmaceutical cocktails. While they wind up in urgent care, we'll be hitting the slopes, or something else to that level.

What you're referring to is a gene called DKK-1 or Dickkoff-1. DKK-1 inhibits wnt signaling which is a protein involved in osteogenesis (building of bone). The canonical Wnt signaling step is actually mimicked by lithium. The mechanism is the inactivation of glycogen synthase kinase-3beta (GSK-3beta).

GSK-3beta is invoked by a bad diet (starches, grains and sugars) and is the primary cause of excess sebum.

Balding scalps have the most upregulation of DKK-1. One way to induce DKK-1 is the use of glucocorticoids. And at the opposite end, DKK-1 invokes glucocorticoids in osteoporosis. A good example of this is using immune suppressants, such as prednisone which are well known to cause depletion of bone.

Here's a link that describes what to do to promote bone growth: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1954532-the-right-way-the-wrong-way-to-reverse-osteoporosis

Also be sure to check out the following topic after it, where it continues.


Sebum contains DHT, it's also stimulated by diet. Instead of dealing with topicals to wipe away the sebum, the real solution is what is done internally. However, for those with seborrheic dermatitis, where there is a large outpouring of sebum, what typically accompanies sebacious gland hyperplasia, then a topical shampoo I have used in the past will work to eliminate an over production of sebum.

This is composed of lithium orotate or lithium chloride. If lithium orotate is used, it is a good idea to incorporate DMSO. If lithium cloride is used, then it can just be added to a natural shampoo that does not have any SLS.


It's quite fine for some lithium for absorb systemically, it's an important mineral and protects against glutamate toxicity. I haven't compared chloride to orotate, so I cannot say, however chloride is soluble in water whereas orotate is not particularly soluble in water.

I like to use DMSO because it helps activate wnt proteins, which are instrumental in hair growth. Lithium downregulates GSK-3-beta, so the combination maybe more effective than lithium alone.

lund posted some time ago that SLS is an agonist of TVRP1. If TVRP1 is too active then it could cause hair loss.


Amalgams are mercury fillings. If you get them removed, it's critically important to find a dentist who specializes in the removal using the most careful methods possible. If it's done wrong, and most dentists perform it incorrectly it will cause residual problems for years.


Can you use Lipoic acid if you have Mercury fillings? The answer is yes.

Should you use lipoic acid during post removal of Amalgams or during DMPS or DMSA? Then answer is no.

The real problem is with mercury amalgam removal. It is virtually impossible to avoid residual contamination during removal and there will be a time when mercury is free flowing. During that post removal period, lipoic acid should be avoided for a time. Read this piece below for a similar point of view.

http://www.alternative-doctor.com/dentistry/merchelation.htm


It's difficult to answer. What I can tell you is that removal is very tricky. Most dentists do not use the correct method and even when the safest procedures for removal or performed, there is a residual effect that can leach all kinds of mercury through the tissues. For some months following this procedure is when you would want to be abstain from lipoic acid. If you do not get them removed, lipoic acid is safe.

If fillings are desired avoid mercury and use something else instead.


My view is that lipoic acid is protective against mercury present in brain tissue. There are other detoxification agents such as NAC, and cysteine that present a danger in terms of mercury transport. It hasn't been proven yet that lipoic acid removes mercury from the brain, but there is only evidence that it protects against mercury already present in brain tissue.

If mercury in the brain is a concern, I would recommend the use of Humifulvate. This is by far the most safe, effective and inexpensive way to removal mercury from the brain.


All the evidence in cancer for example, shows that low Selenium in soil shows higher cancer rates in those regions. Since Candida is cancer and since mercury helps Candida flourish, that could be an important connection.

I'm glad you mentioned about the selenium and mercury factor. This adds more weight to this article here, which I originally intended to write in a blog, but I didn't since I thought it might have been too controversial.

This is from Robert Ferguson of the Center for Science and Public Policy.

Quoting from Robert Ferguson:

"In Japan, 87 percent of the population exceeds the EPA [mercury levels]. In Hong Kong, Chinese children have mean mercury hair levels [almost twice those of the EPA limits]. These children, like those of every high fish-consuming nation, seriously outperform U.S. children from grades 4-12 on international standardized tests for math and science. One key reason could be because they eat lots of fish!"

Ferguson said: "Study after study shows no adverse effects on children from maternal fish consumption as high as 12-14 meals per week. Only benefits have been reported, such as superior eyesight, higher child mental development scores, less hyperactivity, good heart and brain function and improved intelligence at 4 years of age."

The reality is that mercury poisoning isn't easy to get, and you're not going to get it from food, yet your dentist is a more likely source.

Mercury is abundant on the Earth, and it's certainly nothing to be afraid of. We live in a veritable sea of mercury, most of it naturally produced by nature, like volcanic eruptions, forest fires, and especially the oceans. The oceans alone contain millions of tons of mercury that have been there for billions, millions, or thousands of years (depending on your religion).

If you take a moment to look at the history of mercury for the past few thousand years, you will quickly realize that there is no problem. History indicates that methylmercury (MeHg) has been with us since "the beginning." That includes being present in fish and in people. Micro-traces of the potentially toxic form of mercury have likely been in fish tissue naturally since fish have existed. Studies examining mercury levels in tissue samples from fish from the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans dating as far back as the 1880s have found no trends of increase.

Let's go back a little further than this mere 150 years. In AD 400, there was evidence of "high" levels of mercury in human tissue. And Alaskan mummies dated from AD 1445 had mercury levels twice as high as pregnant women in Alaska today.


Would be extremely cautious on your choice of dentist. The proper procedures are necessary to safely remove them without significant residual toxicity.

The ideal chelator is OSR (Oxidative Stress Relief). DMSA and DMPS I think are a huge mistake, would avoid these.


One of the most effective methods to resolve mercury poisoning is the use of a relatively new fat-soluble antioxidant called OSR.

OSR is a product associated with Dr. Haley who has conducted research on the link between autism and mercury exposure, it is marketed as a generalized antioxidant.

OSR is generally only distributed through doctors. However, the following website will sell it to the public.

http://shop.startlivingwelltoday.com/products.asp?dept=47

What makes OSR remarkable is its ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) score, which is 192,400. This is extremely high when compared with blueberries which is well known for its high ORAC value of 2,400. Moreover, OSR is a fat soluble antioxidant, which is where the antioxidant activity really matters most, especially for mercury toxicity.


That's correct, cancer is a fungus called Candida albicans. When Candida converts to fungal form and permeates the gut wall into the bloodstream, it spreads its "spores" throughout until the body's natural glycoproteins can interfere with it. However, not everyone has sufficient glycoproteins to inactivate them, and if there is enough estrogens, mercury or other problems, the body could allow it to thrive.

Throughout our lives, we all get cancer, but most of the time the body fights it off well enough for the cancer to regress on its own. If not, then there is IV-sodium bicarbonate or other measures depending on the cancer.


My concern about DMSA is that when patients have taken it, there's a lot of very uncomfortable effects during its usage. I've got some at home, anyone interested?

I never felt this to be a comforting reaction and there has been some debate over the years about its effectiveness, also with respect to DMPS as well.

On a second note, Transdermal DMPS is especially effective for autism, however it's relatively unknown and would make exception to it as opposed to standard DMPS administration.

Regarding OSR, here are some Q & A from the creator of it. I do not agree with some of his opinions and I'm quite sure that Andy Cutler would disagree on some points as well, however I have heard some rather remarkable feedback from dentists who have used OSR in practice using state of the art testing to determine one's mercury toxicity and upon testing for residual mercury toxicity was impressive for OSR relative to other chelation methods.

https://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=44216634847&topic=6153


From what I understand it is safe for mercury fillings. The interesting thing about humifulvate is that it clears mercury from the brain better than anything to my knowledge.

Modified citrus pectin on the other hand is more useful for things like lead.


Iodine spot testing unfortunately isn't all reliable, since most of it get evaporated. So the true test is an iodine loading test.


Regarding adrenal fatigue, getting your vitamin D levels up to optimal levels could give a large number of cases. Other than that, insure sufficient vitamin C, magnesium, selenium and iodine.


Also, lund mentioned that SLS is an agonist to TVRP1, this is bad news for hair.


For the most part agree with their position on biotin, however a number of problems can contribute to its deficiency. Use of accutane, antibiotics, anticonvulsants, etc. Extra biotin is a good safe guard and improves glucose metabolism.


[schizophrenia] I would recommend the following:

EMPowerplus Pills, search on line for this, it's very well tested and it works extremely well.

A gluten-free diet if possible. This can be the only cause in some cases.

In others it can be caused from toxoplasmosis, which quite often can be induced by cat scratch (if the fecal matter happens to be in the claws). If this is the case, then treatments of photoluminescence would be recommended.

Niacinamide taken 250 mg taken several times daily.

Finally would recommend lithium orotate (especially if they continue to eat wheat products) and Omega 3 fatty acids.


I should add that temporary doses of 300 mg of zinc can be used (short term) for those suffering from low testosterone and heart disease.


Here's the protocol for lung cancer:

This involves intravenous injection of pharmaceutical grade sodium bicarbonate. The exact protocol is below.

http://www.curenaturalicancro.com/cancertherapy-lung-cancer.html

The premise behind this treatment is simple, cancer is a fungus and this highly alkaline substance (baking soda) kills the fungus within a few weeks.

No need for cut, burn or poison.

The challenging part is, A: convincing the patient to try it and B: to find the appropriate medical personal to administer it.

There are other options as well, but this is the most direct and to the point.


It's used here, it's just a matter of finding a doctor willing to work with the protocol. Consult www.ACAM.org for a doctor in the appropriate area.


If they have trouble buying the non-lethal approach to killing cancer rapidly and would prefer the slow, expensive, often disfiguring type with many future complications (assume they are still alive), then there's another approach that may make better sense.

It's called Insulin potentiation therapy. This is a type of "safe" chemo that isn't so bad--really. The reason is that a low dose is used during an injection of insulin. Normally cancer cells are naturally resistant to chemo, however--insulin sends the "it's feeding time" signal and they open up their guard, leaving them more vulnerable than normal cells, because cancerous cells have several times more insulin receptors. This is a relatively low toxic way to use chemo and it works much, much better.

http://iptq.com/


Another thing to look into for immediate help is to ask their doctor to prescribe them low dose naltrexone.

http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ldn_and_cancer.htm


Adrenal fatigue can be caused from a number of issues, so there is no one universal protocol. For example, if one's vitamin D levels are low, that will cause adrenal fatigue-like symptoms even if the adrenal glands are in otherwise good shape.

Personally, I've experienced a much higher level of energy since taking 6,000 IU of D3 per day.

Other instances that can cause AF is having a heavy metal burden. The more heavy metals, the easier it is for energy depleting yeasts to deprive one of energy.


Low vitamin D causes adrenal fatigue like symptoms. New studies are coming out that now show this relationship.

D3 is the choice supplement, because D2 is not as reliable.



dickkopf 1 (DKK-1) is one of the most upregulated genes in balding dermal papilla cells. With all the casual associations
between cardiovascular diseases and male pattern baldness, maybe it's no surprise that DKK-1 is implicated in atherosclerosis.

Generally it's perfectly normal to have DKK-1 proteins in areas on the skin that are non intended to possess hair, such as the palm of the hand or the bottom of feet.

Looking for a way this can epigenetically silenced or inhibited in a convenient fashion.


The target is probably apolipoprotein(a), also known as Lipoprotein-a or Lp(a). This is linked to increased DKK-1.


DKK-1 is protective in some tissue (against colon cancer for instance) but in other tissue destructive. Even though Vitamin D in some areas activates DKK-1 action (probably protective under certain conditions), I know that insufficient vitamin D can cause multiple myeloma, so I wonder how it interacts there. Hopefully well figure this out eventually..

It depends on the b-vitamin. Generally in the case of B6, folic acid it's a good idea to take active or natural forms.


Papain is an enzyme from Papaya and much like Bromelain from Pineapples it can inhibit TGF-beta and inhibiting collagen degrading enzymes.


Two of the supplements I take does affect the androgen receptor and/or DHT. Curcumin & Krill oil. Resveratrol helps increase testosterone and lower estrogen. The body makes more DHT if it's low on testosterone and high on estrogen. Primarily my regimen goes after MMP-9, TGF-beta, various cytokines, inflammatory molecules that occur post DHT.

Insulin resistance increases other forms of hormone resistance, (i.e, testosterone resistance, estrogen dominance = more DHT).

I did a recent thread on a topical substance that beat finasteride, it should still be on the first page.

Grape seed has a lot of backing, so that's worth checking out also.



I've experimented with topical lithium in my shampoo in the past and that really cuts out excess sebum. Now days, my current regimen makes it obsolete, because in my oral regimen there's Curcumin which is a GSK-3beta inhibitor and that helps cut the "grease." Either that or something else I'm doing is working or has been working for a while. Even the brewer's yeast seems to be somewhat of a miracle of sorts.


Face/Beard and body hair have paradoxical actions than scalp hair, so Papaya used as a depilatory cream is of no consequence. In fact it is only positive in this regard where scalp hair is concerned.


Great point I think. I'm a fan of meat, but when it is cooked the free radicals generated are a factor. Cooked food equals no enzymes and more free-radicals.

Enzymes help inhibit inflammation, such as TGF-beta.


Honestly, I am reluctant to eat raw meat only because of the taste. I opt to have my meat cooked medium rare which is the maximum amount cooked before it loses its b-vitamins. The idea is to see some red in there so that there is still ample flavor and oxygen left.

I have no problem eating potatoes and rice. I rely on my regimen which supply EFA's and antioxidants to compensate for the metabolite reactions. I will ingest a little wheat here and there, usually in the form of a burrito, taco or hamburger (bun). Also about once a week I will eat something with sugar in it.

The foods I'm really good at avoiding are cereal (killers), hydrogenated oils, vegetable oils and pasteurized milk.

The brewer's yeast I consume usually keeps me honest (prevents cravings for sugar).

My primary weaknesses are Pizza (doesn't seem to hurt me that much) and I'll eat spaghetti maybe once per month on the average.


Totally agree with your points. Basically, it's the difference between anaerobic and aerobics. Too much aerobics and breakdown tissue, whereas anaerobic builds on tissue.


as mentioned previously cayenne can be very problematic. It activates the vanilloid receptor TRPV1, causing hair shaft miniaturization.


've taken mega doses of iodine. Intially the effects that are experienced can range quite a bit. Part of the problem is that some lose confidence quickly while the body is going through processes that take a long time to resolve.

To make matters more confusing that is that depending on what you read, you're going to hear a lot of misinformation.

Iodine is one of the safest minerals on the planet. It helps remove fluroide, bromide, mercury, and many other toxic metals.

Iodine helps convert T4 into T3, the more active thyroid hormone. Iodine drives the energy mechanism within cells.

FEAR = False expectation appearing to be real.


With respect to cardiovascular disease I can mention some more good news about iodine. It's really the only reliable means of smoothing out atrial fibrillation, which is a common heart condition today where the upper chambers of the heart quiver, and cause an irregular heart beat.

Also, iodine reduces the activity of lipoprotein(a), not only this is huge in heart disease, it's important to lower this for hair loss as well.

Iodine can also prevent excess clotting, which is critical to prevent hypercoagulation, a factor that I strongly believe also shares a place in heart and hair loss factors.


With iodine supplementation there is a temporary rise in thyroid stimulating hormone, however it has no real bearing on true thyroid status.


All the body's tissues benefit from iodine. A full 1500 milligrams is how much the body actually needs for optimal health. Once the thyroid obtains 50 milligrams of it, then the rest of the body can use it.


I meant to add that it is believed that 50 milligrams regularly of lugol's could bring down some of the intestinal flora, so taking a probiotic is advisable.


Iodine can help normalize elevated thyroid levels as well, so if you were to read hyperthyroid, taking enough can eventually bring those levels back down.



[dark circles around eyes and lips are dark red] Usually that's a sign of adrenal fatigue or it could simply be a lack of sleep or a lack of bioflavonoids.

Lastly, it maybe an indication of a vitamin K deficiency.


Mercury fillings can cause candida and a lot of other problems. Mercury is constantly being released everytime we chew food. When chewing gum, some 15,000 times the amount of mercury leaches out than otherwise nothing being chewed.


Some individuals cannot use synthetic forms of folate (folic acid) and if they were to take a lot of folic acid, then the natural folate found in food sources could be minimized. 5-P-5 & Pantethine are active forms of B5 and wouldn't worry about them.

Not all b-vitamins suffer difficulty with absorption when USP is taken, nor does it occur in all individuals.


Sounds like a good idea. Bathing in magnesium oil is strongly supported for anti-cancer, same of course with IV-Sodium bicarbonate. Lipoic acid is a must in my opinion, would never go a day without it. It's crucial to prevent mitochondrial decay.


Were you taking any biotin with it? Lipoic acid uses up biotin, so if you were low on it, that could be the reason.
Supplementing with extra biotin is critically important if you use LA.


I had forgotten to mention also about other b vitamins. Lipoic acid is a b-like vitamin substance, although not technically a vitamin. It also can use up other b-vitamins. Do you take any others?


The following supplements are not really necessary in my opinion:

MSM 1500mg 2x daily (Doctor's Best)
Ginkgo Bilboa 60mg daily (Swanson)
Flax Seed Oil 1000mg daily (Natrol)
Soy Isoflavones 40-60 mg daily (?) or Fermented Soy Powder

*Green Tea Extract (290mg EGCG) daily (Sockbridge Naturals) - This is good for immunity, I have found both regular and phytosome versions to be effective.

Re: this quote: "DHT stimulates TGF-B1, which stimulates collagen enzymes, which further stimulate apoptosis." Does this mean collagen supplements could potentially be bad for hair?

Answer: Collagen supplements are fine, the problem is collagenase enzymes (MMP-9).

Do I need to take Bioperine with Curcumin?

Answer: I have some concerns about bioperine and taking regular curcumin is fine. You might want to add Resveratrol to offer additional benefits from curcumin.

Is fermented soy powder preferred over Soy Isoflavone supplements? Yes, although you really don't need the soy.

I dropped the following supplements over the past year out of neglect, do you think any of them are worth while for hair, health, or skin? Choline&Insitol, Pantothenic Acid, Coenzyme A.

Answer: These are not necessary, instead would opt for a natural source of b-complex, such as brewer's yeast.


estosterone really isn't the enemy. Of course the body hair could be a done side, however if you suppress your T with some of these things, you might acquire some sides such as libido and chest changes.

Ecklonia Cava is an extremely power inhibition of MMP-9. Curcumin is a potent inhibitor of TGF-beta. Apoptosis can be routine and abnormal, the degree is the length of a typical cell cycle.

Instead of Spirolactone, you can control aldosterone using more healthy measures


You might try taking heart burn free by enzymatic therapy. It increases the surface tension in the esophageal spincture, essentially training it to stay shut. It is taken every other day for 10 doses, then you're done.

Or you could buy DGL (de-glycyrrhizinated licorice), it will provide excellent relief while you're waiting for symptoms to subside.

If this condition persists, I can offer you some other measures.

Incidently, Pycnogenol is superior to any drug for chronic venous insufficiency, it can help reduce or prevent veink leaks by increasing the strength of the vein walls.


[when to take supplements] Typically just before eating or at the meal. These can be taken in any combination.


Certainly an excess amount of alkalizing minerals will buffer stomach acid, however high stomach acid is necessary to properly digest them. That said, it's best taken with food. The type of magnesium can matter however in terms of digestability


The 30 month study was solely based on finasteride treatment or anti-androgen blockade. I suspect one may potentially rescue hair beyond that window if other measures are used. This is of course only theory, so just one is decalcification of the scalp. Another is to remove other sources of inflammation (i.e, heavy metals, fibrosis, etc.).


Accutane breaks down hyaluronic acid, interferes with biotin synthesis, increases insulin resistance.

You might benefit from taking vitamin C at night along with lysine and proline & to bone up on hylauronic acid itself. I'm not sure if this will improve your situation with vitamin A, but let you know what else this drug does.

Here is an interesting review on vitamin A problems with Accutane:

http://dermatology.cdlib.org/95/letters/isotretinoin/danby.html

Here is a study mentioning reversible effects of vitamin A shortage.

http://www.pnas.org/content/98/20/11714.long


I'm going to include Malassezia yeasts along with Demodex in this discussion, since both are implicated in blepharitis
and rosacea (two separate cutaneous inflammatory conditions).

The most effective treatment that I know is topical lithium. It is superior to ketoconazole (Nizoral).

If you have an outpouring of sebum, then this shampoo is probably for you.

http://www.immortalhair.org/topicals.htm


[is marijuana bad for hair] The short answer is I don't think so. But there is conflicting data.

This study will raise a lot of questions:

http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/full/21/13/3534

For example endocannabinoids in human hair follicles regulate own growth under emotional circumstances such as stress. However, the
exocannabinoid delta (9) -tetrahydrocannabinol dose-dependently (THC) inhibits hair shaft elongation and the proliferation of hair matrix keratinocytes, and intraepithelial apoptosis and premature HF regression (catagen). These effects were inhibited by a selective antagonist of cannabinoid receptor-1 (CB1). One example of that would be Cayenne.

Yet the study above will explain that too much cayenne can have negative effects on hair growth. From other research a little may promote hair growth.

Theoretically since Weed is an exocannabinoid it would be negative for hair growth, but since it eases stress that would be in direct conflict with the stress factor.

Also there are mixed reviews about cayenne at any dose as far as what it is doing for hair.


Weed or hemp that contains THC is an exocannabinoid, but hemp products that contain no THC are not.

Despite the study I doubt the it will inhibit hair growth. However, a drug that is designed to increase or decrease the effects of CB1 might be a little more predictable.

Usually the cannabinoid pathway is excited through stress and mediates neurotrophins which are inflammatory.

THC doesn't invoke stress, just the opposite and so it seems unlikely it would have a negative effect.


Smoking comes with a few catches. #1 it increases DHT, and will help increase hair loss. #2 Smoking more than two per day is where potential harm can come in. #3 Natural versions are preferred due to the added chemicals.

The benefits are it reduces Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and in moderation encourages the growth of collateral vessels in
heart disease. Smokers tend to recovery from angioplasty better than non-smokers. Smoking is also unfairly blamed on cancer. It might contribute to toxins, but lung cancer is primarily mediated through hormones and other factors.

Some of the longest living, the Swiss and the Japanese smoke more than most.

Anyway, weed is way far safer. I saw a documentary on weed with some really good detail. It pointed out that in adults, it's extremely safe but done during childhood, adolescence with a developing brain there can be irreversible consequences.


I watched a detailed study on weed at least in rats and it showed conclusively that weed dangers was limited to child and adolescent use, but not significant problems in adults. There seems to be a small minority of weed users who will get some negative effect. I guess the key for weed is moderation.


You might try increasing your levels of PEA (Phenylethylamine). PEA levels are lower in those with ADHD.

Look for PEANhance by nutricology, it contains Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, standardized for PEA content.

Other that that, paying attention to how msg affects you or how sugar affects you. Lithium orotate can help nullify some of these effects.

Lastly, acetyl l-carnitine increases the acetylcholine, which definitely helps.


Initially, estrogen isn't an issue in male pattern balding. However, insulin resistance is always the problem. During early adulthood, insulin resistance occurs as part of adolescence, so SHBG is often much too low, cause a hair androgen output.

As we get older, estrogen begins to accumulate and while SHBG is no longer low at this point, the estrogen can cause insulin resistance or make it worse. Insulin resistance increases DHT.



Drug is a pharmaceutical term, generally meaning to only to destroy or turn off essential physiologic mechanisms in the body.

The best way to treat insulin resistance is to optimize insulin sensitivity. This is a cornerstone of my regimen, because it has to do with aging and mitochondrial decay control.

Insulin secretion drives DHT, so the more resistant one's insulin is, the more insulin the pancreas must secrete in order to transport glucose into cells.

Lipoic acid improves insulin sensitivity, so does, vitamin D3, vitamin K2, Magnesium, Natural sourced B-complex, probiotics and there are many others, but these are primary.


I almost missed that you were taking Halibut oil. That might be just fine, what you would want to look for is plenty of DHA and EPA.

I take Krill oil, which per capsule contains less EPA and DHA, however the body absorbs more of what it receives since it contains a carrier (Phospholipids). Another route is a concentrated fish oil with very high EPA/DHA content. But again, what you're taking sounds adequate.


Super Zix is well supported and is an inexpensive and viable topical.

Misirlou - Minoxidil is poison. It is believed to work by opening ATP potassium channels. Minoxidil can cause dizziness, excess body hair and up to 40 different side-effects. Also when you stop using it, minoxidil dependent hairs will shed rapidly.

Alternatively, there is Sulforaphane, it too activates ATP potassium channels (in keratinocytes), magnesium is helpful too
and possibly celery seed extract.



Minoxidil you get poison and with natural stuff you get health benefits. My approach is longevity, more hair and feeling better. Years ago when I'd talk to the pro-drug users my presentation was, what's going to happen 30 to 50 years in the future. The natural users will be living, the drug users will be hospital invalids.


Cannabinoids and endocannabinoids can inhibit transient receptor potential vanilloid 1 (TRPV1). It's possible that the combination of resveratrol and curcumin will properly manage TRPV1.


Healthy sun exposure will help increase vitamin D and radiate sun energy which provides infrared radiation, which increases nitric oxide.


Furthermore, alkalizing isn't necessarily a healthy thing at all, especially if one's metabolite type is geared toward protein.

An alkalizing food reduces stomach acid, which could lead to osteoporosis and other conditions.


Taurine is good for eating junk. It's also helpful for hair growth and protecting collagen against dietary insults.

I had Taurine in the ancillary list about a year and a half ago, maybe longer, but found it wasn't crucial.


I like Taurine for the "cheating factor," if I load up on anything bad, Taurine gives me a detoxification reaction--very smooth the next day.


Taurine really gives a good bang for the buck/dollar/euro and it appears to be consistent.

Anytime I eat junk, I get the detox thanks to the taurine.


High dose equol can cause problems, but it would be quite expensive to take enough equol to cause toxicity.

Equol is a metabolite from anaerobic, intestinal fermentation. So think of S-Equol as a fermented metabolite. Only the non-fermented soy products are worrisome.



That product doesn't contain any equol. If you're an equol producer, then the daidzein will metabolize into equol.

Whenever a bonafide S-Equol emerges and who knows maybe that link at the very top of this thread is legitimate--I haven't tried it, it would be somewhat of a holy grail in terms of halting hair loss. Equol was described as essentially "handcuffing" DHT without inhibiting it, so there would be no sides.


I second big mike, most of us are probably non-equol producers so supplementing with S-Equol is the best bet.


Equol binds to DHT rather than inhibiting it, so it won't adversely effect other steroid hormones effected by 5-alpha reductase. Here are some studies on soy consumption and chances of making equol.


While this product won't produce equol in everyone, it is an ideal product to take if you are capable of producing equol. According to one study, there is a suggestion that consuming a product like this for two years or more would substantially increase the likelihood of being an equol producer. The reason this product is ideal is because it uses fermented soy as a source, instead of non-fermented soy.

Unfortunately, on average, about 30% of us are equol producers--the odds are not good.

Ultimately, what makes equol producing a reality is the type of bacteria in the gut, and in the future more will be known on how to convert a non-equol producer into an equol producer. So far, the only proven way is to do what most would consider to be unthinkable (fortifying the intestine with matter from an equol producer).

I'm hoping that soon, there will be a reliable, commercial product for sale that contains S-Equol.


If that product is really equol, and it's at least R + S equol (preferably only S-Equol), it should work. I'm not really certain about dosage, but I do know that only a small amount is necessary.

I really hope it works. You might try taking 1 mg twice per day and see what happens


Unlike Lef's BCM-95, what this offers is a full-spectrum extract of curcuminoids attached to a phospholipid.

So what you get is a sustained release of curcumin without the over kill.

http://www.iherb.com/Thorne-Research-Meriva-SR-Meriva-Curcumin-Phytosome-120-Veggie-Caps/18125?at=0



Lef's BCM-95 doesn't even use phospholipids, instead they are using highly bioavailable compounds from turmeric.

That said, Meriva-phytosme curcumin should be a lot less brutal and allow sustained protection against TGF-beta.


Wheat germ has a very minute amount of gluten, probably a negligible amount, so unless your extremely gluten intolerant, wheat germ is a safe option--plus it's a great source of natural b-vitamins. Gluten is actually found in the endosperm in the wheat kernel.

For whatever reason however, when it came to wheat germ oil, I had a problem with it.

Wheat germ itself goes down really well.


I've been studying a topic here that has never been touched on before but it deserves its own thread, it's on a condition called Alexithymia.

Alexithymia is a term not even used in Psychiatric DSM-IV, yet it describes a personality trait characterized by difficulties in differentiating and describing feelings. In other words, alexithymia embodies the sort of lack of verbal expression in a human being and probably causes an inner turmoil.

I bring up alexithymia, because it's been found to be a cause of significant dermatological distress, including hair loss. I believe this maybe an serious and frequent underlying "disorder" in many suffering from hair loss.

Dr. Group didn't use the term alexithymia, however it essentially sums up what he describe in the first half of his discussion. The first time I watched this video I skimmed over his preamble and waited for the urine info--but now that I've reviewed it again, it has struck a strong chord as I've been in deep research in the last week on alexithymia.

Of course, alexithymia is not the only condition that can mitigate stress-induced hair loss. Having emotional life out of balance, such as relationship, job stress or whatever is causing burn out and intense fight or flight response can have a very dramatic impact on the hair.

Okay with that all said now want to comment on the urine therapy. Dr. Jonathan Wright wrote an interesting article on the Chinese. He's describes that they are the founders of bio-identical hormone replacement therapy. He says that for over a thousand years, the Chinese have used the most perfect form of bio-identical hormone replacement possible, from your own urine.

The reason is very simple, it contains the perfect ratio and types of hormones biological compatable with the human body. Moreover, it contains all of the relevant hormones. That said, I hope some of us give this therapy a try.


I believe the problem with many inexpensive, store bought multi-vitamins is that they are cheap, synthetic and not biologically correct. Brewer's yeasts trumps most b-vitamin formulas, because it contains real, complexed, non-isolate forms, mixed with a natural, protein based minerals. While the molecular weight may seem insignificant, it outperforms much higher dosages of synthetic isolates.

Not everyone can even metabolize synthetic b-vitamins properly. As far as many types of supplements go, there are thousands of studies that prove their efficacy.

Pharmaceuticals will always wage war on supplements with propaganda with studies using poor design.


In extreme cases when an alzheimer's patient is extremely incoherent, they could use an injection in the back of the head with a powerful TNF-a blocker drug called, Etanercept (Enbrel). However, if they are still "there" so to speak, would try other safer, more natural measures first.

The most important are Lithium orotate.
High Dose Omega-3 (like Krill oil).
Humifulvate (This chelates mercury from the brain), and mercury is essential the cause of most Alzheimer's.
Lipoic acid
Acetyl L-Carnitine-Arginate

Secondary support supplements would be magnesium oil and high dose vitamin D3.


The coconut oil approach will not work effectively for all patients, but it is thought to help with most. As we age the brain cells lose their efficiency at utilizing glucose--sort of like insulin resistance of the brain.

Raising ketone levels, which is what coconut oil does will fuel the brain with an efficient source of energy to burn. It must be used every morning, otherwise it will be noticed.


I haven't found any proper studies yet on this, however I have reason to believe that blogger is correct.

What is known is that DHT is an unaromatizable androgen. That is to say that it won't convert into estrogen, and will help curtail estrogen. DHT is actually used as a therapy to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), yet ironically, the pharmaceutical companies blame DHT for causing it. DHT can help shrink prostate weight by antagonizing estrogen, which has an effect on cellular proliferation.

Estrogen itself negatively influences glucose metabolism, so the more estrogen in a male, the worse effect on insulin sensitivity.

This probably explains why finasteride loses it punch as we get higher and higher SHBG levels, along with less Testosterone and more estrogen.


Propecia's effect on hair loss is a lot less effective at your age[43], so I would suggest tapering down gradually so that your system can balance out the changes.

Ultimately, eliminating as many causes of inflammation as you can identify is key to success. One area, which I feel has been overlooked (I'm going to write about this in my daily topic really soon in fact) is inflammation from root canals, no matter how long ago they were performed. The reason is that they are a hidden source of a vicious bacteria, that create a constant state of inflammation.

Another area that is generally overlooked is heavy metals. In either case, this can make any hair loss regimen extremely challenging.


Hair analysis has its place, but for this purpose, it isn't appropriate. Opt for a urine test for heavy metals.


The root canal should be removed completely while also getting an IV (intravenous) administration of high dose vitamin C (Ascorbic acid). Upon the removal, this will kill off the microbes. Profound health problems occurs with root canals, no matter how ago they were done



For body building, a good quality protein such as what you're using with additional fat would allow the body to build the body so that the protein can be used to build instead of a sole fuel source.


400 milligrams or more of chasteberry is a good idea if prolactin is elevated.

DIM improves estrogen metabolism by increasing favorable metabolite ratios, it also inhibits DHT and MMPs.


Having an increase in testosterone and lowering SHBG is an extremely beneficial thing--for most age groups. However, I very much doubt it will lower SHBG in the target age group that suffers from MPB due to low SHBG, such as in the late teens to early 20's.

Having a higher testosterone level is a sign of strong health, yet when testosterone levels plummet, DHT is expressed to a greater capacity.

Ultimately, what vitamin D does is improve glucose metabolism, which in effect raises testosterone levels, and I would not be the least bit surprised if it increased SHBG in the targeted age group that is prone to low SHBG.



Vitamin D is good for everybody, including late teens.

Low SHBG can be caused from poor blood sugar metabolism. Vitamin D improves glucose metabolism.


One definition of aging is a decrease in hormone production.

Less testosterone equals diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis and so on.

In the young, it's low levels of SHBG, allowing plenty of DHT. As we age, SHBG increases, and often it gets too high the older we get, accumulating more estrogen. Balance is key with SHBG.

Free radicals increase DHT, but decrease Testosterone.

Inhibiting 5-alpha reductase prevents synthesis of neurosteroids, which help regulate mood.

The focus instead I believe should be containment of free-radicals, and inflammatory proteins.


I've been taking 6,000 IU of Vitamin D for a while now and it does not increase DHT, it will however help increase your lifespan, improve sugar metabolism and significantly reduce calcification.


There hasn't been a lot of study using DHT with standard vitamin D3, but instead analogs of vitamin D have been evaluated in menopausal women with respect to maintaining bone density.

Vitamin D does inhibit growth of androgen-dependent, aggressive prostate cancer cell growth. This is a possible indication that it has a positive effect. However, more research is need to get the full picture.

In my view it doesn't make any sense to be unhealthy just to keep DHT low, just as it is unwise to suppress the immune system to fight an autoimmune disease, which is unfortunately, standard protocol by orthodox medicine.

Considering that vitamin D helps to reduce calcification significantly and that DHT seems to cause calcification, adds further weight that vitamin D is a good idea. It's already known that it decreases all-cause mortality rates.

1..... - As far as a liquid is concerned, I find them generally more expensive that capsule form.

don't believe any of those supplements cause thinning long term, with possible exception to guggul.

I would suggest two supplements in particular to help decrease weight.

(1) Lots of EGCG (from green tea extract). The reason is that it inhibits glycerol-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, an enzyme required for adipocyte production and triglyceride formation. Take a strong yield of EGCG with each meal.

(2) A minimum of three tablespoons (I know this sounds like a lot) of raw, extra virgin, organic coconut oil everyday. This can be taken in divided doses. It completely bypasses the liver, is used entirely as energy (has a zero effect on adipocyte formation), increases the metabolic rate up to 25% and helps drive the metabolic system towards burning fat instead of carbohydrate. In addition, it sends powerful signals to appetite suppression.


According to Mary Enig, a well known lipid biochemist, coconut oil can raise levels of LDL and HDL cholesterol in those who have low cholesterol counts.


LDL cholesterol is good too, it helps clean out endotoxins in the blood. The only truly bad cholesterol is VLDL or Very Low Density Lipoprotein. The difference between LDL and VLDL is that is that LDL is very buoyant and not as dense and is of little consequence.

Also on the whole, coconut oil will decrease LDL if it's rather high, so think of it as a normalizer.


In very high doses, Lithium can bring down thyroid levels and permentaly normalize thyroid. Other things that were once used were fluoride, but this is extremely toxic. The best way to normalize hyper-thyroid is to use very high dose iodine as in Lugol's solution.

According to Dr. Johnathan V. Wright, you can make Lithium use safer by incorporating essential fatty acids (Omega-3) and Vitamin E into the mix. Chances are you're already covered. From my own research I would consider 10 milligrams elemental lithium twice per day to be the upper limit of safety, just wouldn't take more than that.


The study on Cayenne was illustrated for alopecia areata (AA). A very small dose was used, and the probable mechanism was an increase in insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I). If IGF-1 levels are insufficient, such as with AA, then hair follicle immune privilege is shot. In MPB, androgen blockade therapy doesn't work with low IGF-1 levels, so very low dose cayenne maybe of use here.

However, Cayenne at larger doses can cause TRPV1-immunoreactive degradation consequences.


NAC does not directly block Dht, however, at the correct dose it raises glutathione levels and can improve insulin response/sensitivity, which eventually will decrease Dht's impact. It's particularly effective with lipoic acid.


The only bread I'll eat with reckless abandon is sourdough, even if it contains wheat or gluten. The reason is the that lactic acid neutralizes the insulin effect that regular wheat bread can cause. Yesterday I ate an entire loaf of freshly baked sourdough bred, and zero insulin effect that I could perceive. Of course I should mention that all the supplements I take prevent this effect anyway, but I can usually tell if there's potentially bad effects from a food.

Whether this is true for very gluten sensitive individuals I do not know.

So with that said, what about papain? Yes it does help digest gluten and it's often used in celiac disease to help alleviate the effects of eating wheat products.


DKK-1 is the most negative factor in balding scalps. DKK-1 expression is already implicated in osteoporosis and atherosclerosis. It's also a factor in mesangial matrix accumulation, a condition where thickening of kidney tissue exceeds the breakdown.

Wnt3a protein is a hair growth promoter. If DKK-1 is an antagonist of wnt3a. If we can effectively figure out a way to lower the expression of DKK-1, hair loss could be defeated.


I think Glutathione is important, but as for Glutamine; I have not found it to improve my hair. I have tried this on many periods.

I get plenty of glutathione through supplementation of Lipoic acid. Also at times will take N-Acetyl Cysteine (if I am getting any garbage food) and it's an excellent precursor to Glutathione.

When I tried Glutamine, this was before and after supplementation of Lipoic acid. Glutamine is good stuff, especially for body builders and for the sick and intestinal problems, but at least in my experience it's not going to do anything for hair.

One possible exception would be its growth hormone releasing, when taking over 2 grams at night. Someone with low growth hormone levels might benefit, but that is only a theory.


Sounds like neuropathy. Would suggest high dose Benfotiamine, Lipoic acid and Acetyl l-Carnitine.


[licorice root] It would work well as a topical. Internally it's only useful for adrenal fatigue (low aldosterone & cortisol), but for the rest of us could raise blood pressure.


Glutamine really is terrific for crohn's and other inflammatory bowel diseases. There's always lithium orotate to help combat glutamate toxicity. Probably a sort of litmus test for glutamate problems if a history of asthma or other respiratory disorders, since just a few short years ago, researchers found that glutamate toxicity occurs in the lungs as well as the brain.

Personally I've somewhat avoided glutamine as it seems to boost iNOS (inducible nitric oxide synthase), which is an inflammatory nitrosamine reaction.


Sources of mercury usually come from the dentist or from inoculations. It's also absorbed from contaminant exposures. In the last five years, Sweden has required that when the deceased are burned, their amalgams must be removed. The rest of the world doesn't have this requirement, so that amount of mercury being burned off is enormous.

Also there are occupational hazards, especially dental hygienists, who have the most pronounced levels of mercury toxicity. If a mercury thermometer breaks, it's considered a serious hazard to the point of having officials with protective suits to help clean up the mess. I've heard of plenty of people who played with mercury as kids or chewed on thermometers.

The best way to get rid of mercury is humifulvate from a practical standpoint. I would combine both humifulvate and modified citrus pectin together.

The reason is because typical mercury chelation methods such as DMSA are a hassle and they make the user feel terrible.


Krill are just too young (no pun intended) to accumulate any significant amount of mercury, they simply do not live long enough to do so.

Ecklonia cava is purified to contain no mercury and if anything would help scavenge it out.

Lipoic acid helps increase biliary (liver) excretion of mercury. Iodine helps increase removal of mercury.


Make sure the Arginine is pyroglutamate rather than standard arginine.


Have you tried the Curcumin/Resveratrol combination?

A new study that came out earlier this month explains that this combination can block Cb1 (Cannabinnoid receptor-1), which is responsible for negative hair growth signals due to stress & anxiety.


[I've seen a study that may contradict what you said, I've seen one where they took 7 prematurely balding males and tested their DHEA and their DHEA levels were about double what the average male should have at that age.



DHEA protects you're body from cortisol. If the men in the study had elevated DHEA activity it means that they probably were in early stages of adrenal fatigue and had off the charts cortisol numbers. DHEA initially rises to combat the elevated cortisol levels. Eventually in later stages of adrenal fatigue your body can't keep up and lowers production of DHEA and continues pumping out cortisol until that gives out too.

DHEA is a protective shield from evil-hair-destroying hormone cortisol.]

It would make sense. Also I think you hit it right on with the explanation about DHEA and cortisol.


PCOS is essentially the male equivalent of this female condition. The primary difference of course is that insulin resistance state promulgates a different hormonal expression, high testosterone in females and high estrogen in males.

A high estrogen state in males increases DHT and typically males with MPB are more prone to hypogonadism, "doctorese" for low testosterone.

Correcting insulin resistance corrects the high DHT/T ratio and low T/estrogen ratio.



A1C isn't enough alone, but this reading can suggest the possibility. I've seen many get into trouble with mid-range 5%. Other tests particularly, fasting plasma glucose test, oral glucose tolerance test and random plasma glucose test would need to be run to know for sure.

High levels of estrogen(s) lower testosterone. Unfortunately, it is extremely commonplace these days to have high estrogen and low testosterone. Having high testosterone and high estrogen is not really seen without a significant amount of testosterone bound to globulin, leaving very little free testosterone.

Wheat/gluten sensitivity is a hidden epidemic and it is growing. Most doctors only look for extremes such as Celiac disease, yet the signs and symptoms of most sensitivity is more subtle. Eating wheat creates a sustained elevation of blood glucose and insulin levels. Moreover, sensitivity can cause a depletion of nutrient absorption, and increase reactive oxygen species (free-radicals), diminishing glutathione. It's a recipe for countless other problems and is a classic cause of "civilization" diseases.

Many problems are caused by wheat. Lupus is an autoimmune disorder frequently associated with balding and it too is related to wheat/gluten consumption.


One thing that's clear to me is that high dose vitamin E, inhibits absorption of the more powerful "cousin" the tocotrienol.

Many studies focusing on "drug-like" actions of single, often synthetic forms of vitamins, isolated from their natural matrix is a mistake and until researchers start to look at cohesion and synergy, they will continue to miss the mark.


[pregnancy] Quality protein, Magnesium and optimizing Vitamin D levels is important for optimum health also.

Would use a food based supplement such as the one blackjack posted.

Several years ago I found a through study of pregnant mothers eating a lot of fish. The risk of mercury from fish is extremely exaggerated, this was a case where the benefit totally outweighed the "risk" so greatly in terms of boost of IQ and mental function it was no contest. Mercury levels have been a part of water long before industrial pollutants, so from the evidence it appears that fish is not the major threat to health as is believed--it's the dentist and vaccination that seem to be the real problem.


There's no doubt in my mind that the most unhealthy people around are those that continue to eat a vegan diet who are supposed to be eating meat. I've noticed lately that several medical practitioners have spoken out about this issue, so I know it's not must my own imagination.

Some do quite well on a vegan diet, however there are many who are causing themselves serious harm.


Using the drugs with the naturals is a bit unpredictable and as you mentioned it can possibly alter the receptor sensitivity--everyone is truly different. At your age, blocking androgens is the way to go, however there are other ways to complement your therapy instead of Finasteride and Spirolactone.


Theoretically, a diet only approach would work if the world did not contain the sort of pollutants it does today, you would never have received a single vaccination, never went to the dentist, and ate all your food, including meat, completely raw. Additionally all meats would need to be native-fed or pasture/free-range. Also you would need to live closer to the equator where you could get enough sunlight to have optimal vitamin D levels year-round. I'm sure I'm forgetting something--in other words, it's really tough to do it without supplements.

Mitochondrial decay (free-radicals) are center to the degrading process, so this is where supplements are important. Omega-3 fatty acids are critical to rebalance the proper ratio of N-6 to N-3 fatty acid ratios.

iluvhair - Testosterone is not the enemy. Increasing estrogen is dangerous business. To get straight to the point, what you want to do is increase or normalize your SHBG levels (Sex Hormone Binding Globulin). In young males with MPB, the problem is that there is too much free testosterone, which is due to low SHBG. If you increase SHBG, less testosterone will be available to convert into DHT.

If you add estrogen it will emasculate one into a female. Only recommend for cross gender, so it's a miss.

How do you desensitize DHT? Antioxidants, Omega-3 fatty acids, and whole, natural, non-synthetic isolate vitamins (I believe Brewer's yeast is the best source of this).

Curcumin & Sulforaphane alter the androgen receptor. Curcumin downregulates TGF-beta. Ecklonia Cava works similar to doxycycline without the negative sides and is an extremely powerful antioxidant with many other advantages. Vitamin D optimization also helps, probably with regard to bacterial homeostasis.

An alternative to Finasteride is Beta-Sitosterol. Unlike the pharmaceuticals, it does not alter the gene expression, but instead cuts off the synthesis potential of hormone production and does not ruin the endocrine system. There is no potential permanent feed-back loop error, so if sides occurs, they stop when beta-sistosterol is stopped.

Another very important focus is aldosterone, and to keep this low is very important. Instead of Spirolactone, would use Magnesium and other measures to lower aldosterone.



I second KAPTUNKRUNK, Antioxidants are important, especially fat soluble such as lipoic acid and Ecklonia Cava

Also low thyroid function lowers SHBG, so normalizing thyroid is important. How is this done? Plenty of iodine.
I would suggest using either Iosol or Lugol's solution

Keep in mind that SHBG binds to DHT four times greater than testosterone.


Ultimately high DHEA is very good. When it's low, it means you're prone to inflammation, and low immunity. High DHEA does not automatically equal DHT. Steroidal enzyme expression will determine the outcome of DHT. As long as you keep glucose/blood sugar metabolism healthy, high DHEA will never be a problem.

... magnesium oil can safely raise DHEA levels. Complimentary ways to this involve taking a combination of iodine and various glandulars, such as thyroid, thymus, pituitary and adrenal extracts.


Recent research shows that black tea theaflavins can powerfully block inflammatory cytokines.

Additionally, black tea polyphenols can better inhibit oxidative damage from androgen stimulation than green tea (EGCG).



ife Extension brand is supposed to have Black Tea Theaflavins with standardization.

Here's what they say about it: So far I can only find it in their arthritis product, but somewhere I saw one that is just Black Tea Theaflavins:

New Ingredient…Black Tea Theaflavins

Inflammatory reactions are regulated by a series of cytokines produced in the body. Normal aging results in an unfavorable balance of these cytokines that contributes to persistent inflammatory conditions. New studies have shown compounds in black tea called theaflavins suppresses proinflammatory cytokines at the genomic level. Scientists have found that theaflavins uniquely down-regulate the expression of genes and cytokines associated with inflammatory conditions.


Butter is not the enemy, nor is red meat. In fact, these will help you. Saturated fat helps decrease Lp(a), the very sticky protein that is involved with both heart disease and hair loss.

Vegetable oils, Canolia oil and other PUFAs, (Polyunsaturated fatty acids), which are promoted by the American Heart Association can hasten hair loss and cardiovascular disease.

Would recommend cooking with coconut or palm oil or butter instead of Canola oils, vegetable oils and other commonly used oils which increase DHT and Lp(a) levels.

To improve your HDL levels (don't worry so much about LDL), increase your Omega-3 fatty acid consumption (Krill works well for this). Another effective way to improve HDL to LDL ratio and lowering triglycerides at the same time is to use lipoic acid before your meals (works especially well with Acetyl L-Carnitine).

A low HDL and high triglycerides are typically caused by a high level of reactive oxygen species (free radicals).

Your thyroid readings do not reveal anything, but that is not unusual. Also consider a basal temperature test.


Grapeseed oil should be avoided. It contains 72% Linoleic acid, which is DHT promoting and despite the high smoke point of this oil will result in numerous free radical generation.



Men who tend to put on weight rather easily have on particular advantage. When new fat cells are made, they can shield toxins. So when toxins are imbibed, the fat tissue surrounds the toxins. Those who have difficulty putting on weight will have no shield and get the full force attack.


For whatever reason, those who tend to put on weight easily, fat cells can literally spare the body some insult by holding it.

Typically when successful weight loss is occurring with a new diet, the fat being shed is also releases the toxins and all the sort of side effects can occur. On the other hand, if an individual does not have the propensity to pack on extra pounds, toxins are dealt with head-on instead of being stored.

There is growing research in this area, sometimes touting the "benefits" of being a little overweight.



Unlike a drug, tea polyphenols do not come with side-effects. The difference is that finasteride interacts with the 5-alpha reductase enzyme in a dramatically different fashion than a dietary beverage or supplement.


What is known is that finasteride decreased expression of the SRD5A2 gene, that is Steroid 5-{alpha}-reductase type 2. Usually when this gene is under expressed from birth male pseudohermaphroditism can result.

Tea polyphenols inhibit 5-alpha reductase by interacting with the NADPH binding site. This is basically via oxidation-reduction to protect against free radicals.

The difference is that finasteride forces an enzyme reduction, and polyphenols do with via a natural reductive process which is a healthy pathway of scavenging free-radicals. Also finasteride and dutasteride for that matter cause an unnaturally long suppression of the gene. It's not physiologically natural in anyway, and in some individuals can cause serious endocrine problems. Search Propecia help site for an idea of all the horror stories.


For stress based hair loss, try either Curcumin/Resveratrol ....

Having tried progesterone on a number of occasions, I think there are better things out there.

Taking Bio-DIM helps improve estrogen metabolism for example.


The heat your are feeling is a good sign that your magnesium pump is working fine. This is perfectly normal and something you want.

Magnesium oil can help over come a magnesium deficiency much quicker than oral use alone. Also magnesium oil can help diffuse calcification, which is associated with various nanobacteria, fungi or metals, which magnesium helps to reduce.

Positively affecting the ATP which magnesium does can help fuel hair growth as well.


[most important disocoveries of 09] The relevance to thyroid and hair loss, and the many ways thyroid hormone can be undermined.

The studies connecting gluten/wheat sensitivities to those suffering from MPB and similar conditions.

The role of neuropeptides and agonists and antagonists, related to neurogenic inflammation and endocannabinoids.

More interesting information on the role of probiotics/gut microflora

The role of heavy metals and toxins relative to the skin and their excretion.

[best multi] Of the list, this one (http://www.thesynergycompany.com/pages/vita-synergy.html) I think is the best of what you listed. The reason is that they are no USP (not synthetic isolates).

Similar choices are here:

http://www.iherb.com/Garden-of-Life-Vitamin-Code-Men-120-Veggie-Caps/12616?at=0

http://www.iherb.com/Organics-Every-Man-180-Tablets/62?at=0

What I do is even cheaper, I just take Brewer's Yeast which contains both natural B-complex and minerals in their natural state. This keeps the skin incredibly clean and acne free and probably pro-hair. I take Chlorella or Spirulina for the Vitamin A, DNA/RNA and other nutrients.


Dutasteride stays in the serum for about 5-weeks.


Although with the loss of DHT by the Dut, one way to recover the Nitric oxide loss is to take either Arginine alpha ketoglutarate or Arginine Pyroglutamate.


[Dr. Jonathan Wrights reports that iodine elevates the amount of anti-carcinogenic estriol made and lowers the amount of estrone and estradiol, so that the three forms of estrogen are more balanced in favor of cancer prevention.]

My belief is that iodine works on a more minimal levels and stops some of the negative effects that potent estrogens have on cells. Another thing is that replenishing iodine takes quite a bit of time. Once the thyroid has a 100 times what it needs, then the rest of the body can utilize it.

What's the mechanism of the PM Kudzu? The answer is all over this very long thread. But to summarize, it supplies a plant based estrogen virtually identical to the "good" estrogen estriol, which has none of the negative effects associated with stronger, more potent estrogens. It also acts as a regulator, by subtracting or increasing the amount of estrogen needed to balance out hormones.


Low libido is often a consequence of insulin resistance. It can also result from even mild adrenal fatigue.
Low libido could also result from slightly higher than normal prolactin levels, which is common in MPB, this increases DHT and knocks out libido.

The mechanism behind finasteride in lowering power is blocking nitric oxide. PM Kudzu should not do this. Of course, taking too much PM Kudzu could potentially lower testosterone, so the dosage is key here. Based on what users have reported, it would seem for now that one capsule is the way to go.

Taking the other supplements will in time, reverse insulin resistance and if adrenal fatigue is a problem, there are some wonderful glandular products which will in time allow that recovery, making allowing optimal hormonal production.


Telogen effluvium is a good example, where you get an abnormal loss of hair due to high stress or other changes. This is when the normal anagen (growth phase) and the catagen (sleeping stages) are reversed for a time.
What seems to promulgate these actions is the release of neuropeptides.


es, premature balding (especially) is like a male version of PCOS. What this means is that there is high androgen output, and poor blood glucose metabolism.

A combination of diet (avoiding refined carbohydrates, and mycotoxin loaded grains and alcohol), taking probiotics, Vitamin K2, the "top 6" which greatly improves insulin resistance along with Taurine, Magnesium and B-complex and lots of Vitamin D.

Also, a newly available form of B6 is especially helpful against glycation, called Pyridoxamine. So far only Life Extension sells it to my knowledge.


Anti-acids with calcium decrease calcium absorption.


DIM would be a great complement since what it does it metabolize estrogens in a healthy way. Specifically it breaks down the carcinogenic estrogen metabolite 16 alpha hydroxy estrone while increasing the "good" estrogen metabolite 2 hydroxy estrone. In both breast and prostate cancer for instance, one can test for their 16a-HydroxyEstrone/2-Hydroxy Estrone levels to get an estimate of bad to good estrogen levels for future cancer risk.

DIM also inhibits DHT and it inhibits MMP-9 while encouraging testosterone. It's all around a great supplement.


Maca improves libido and it increases IGF-1 so it will assist with Pueraria Mirifica.

The theory behind this is based on a study that shows that androgen blockade treatment is significantly improved if there is adequate IGF-1.


Pueraria Mirifica acts on estrogen receptors and is considered to be a "Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulator." In the case of PM, it favors the "good" estrogen estriol and helps displace estrone and estradiol. In fact, studies suggest that PM can significantly reduce incident of BPH and prostate cancer. This is not only a scientific theory, but actually observed in native Thailand especially amongst the villagers that use it.


Miroestrol, the virtually identical estriol-like molecule acts on estrogen receptors in which the activity is increased when estrogen activity is low and decreased when it is high. Estradiol which is the most potent type of estrogen maybe lessened under the influence of Miroestrols affect on the receptors. Preliminary research is showing potent anti-cancer activity which maybe indicative of this action.

I know that a study on PM in mice that used very high doses did increase weight, but not at normal doses.

There is no doubt that taking too much PM will crush the libido and for that reason I am hesitant to use it internally.

After a while we'll get some feedback on how well this works topically. The Hair Gen product contains PM courtesy of Nidhogge for example.

Here's some info on estriol relevant to MS, but there is discussion on MMP-9 and it is interesting.

On September 19, 2008 at the World Congress on Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis Meeting (ACTRIMS, ECTRIMS and LACTRIMS) in Montreal, Canada, Dr. Voskuhl presented exciting preliminary results of Phase II a of her clinical trial of estriol in MS. In a presentation from her laboratory, she showed that estriol treatment decreases matrix metalloproteinase (MMP). MMP plays a critical role in the migration of inflammatory cells into the central nervous system. Elevated levels of MMP-9 have been described in serum and cerebrospinal fluid of multiple sclerosis patients, and they predict the occurrence of new active lesions on brain MRIs


Pueraria Mirifica which contains Miroestrol is estimated to be 3,000 times more potent than isoflavones, which includes anything in red clover, soy, black cohosh or other forms of phytoestrogens.

As far as estrogen metabolites, if there is any concern on this DIM (diindolylmethane) from broccoli is excellent for preserving the good, protective estrogen metabolites and reducing the harmful ones. 2-hydroxy-estrogen verses 16-hydroxyestrogen.

http://www.iherb.com/Nature-s-Way-DIM-Plus-Estrogen-Metabolism-Formula-120-Capsules/4117?at=0

I should point out that DIM also inhibits DHT and MMP-9, so this helps improve both androgen and estrogen balance.

Also as you pointed out Enterolactone precursors can be helpful too.

In conclusion, if androgens are very high such as in a young person Pueraria Mirifica would help keep these excessive androgens down. It's just important not to take too much. 500 milligrams daily seems to be the safe upper limit from what we can figured out here so far. Also eventually we'll have more results on how it works topically.

To answer your question which to take, you may not need to take any of them. For example, I use my regimen here:

http://www.immortalhair.org/mycurrentregimen.htm

You'll find that none of these hormone like substances are on here. If you're very young Pueraria Mirifica is worth a look and if you're getting older (pushing 40 or older) and are concerned about having too much estrogen and not enough testosterone, then adding Bio Response DIM might be a good idea.


When you're 40 or older, taking 400 milligrams of DIM is recommended if weight is accumulating and other signs of estrogen dominance occur.


The feedback so far on Pueraria Mirifica has been mixed, but side-effects are definitely a factor. If a very modest dose is used it can be okay. Even topical use has been reported here to have side effects. Since Pueraira Mirifica doesn't inhibit 5-alpha reductase, at least it wouldn't be prone to cause depression or anxiety, but the libido and gyno seems to be the risk if you use too much.

You asked about estrogen levels and yeah having too much gives a feminizing effect. In a male, too much estrogen especially worsens insulin resistance.

danmrtini - PM shouldn't crush pomogranate's nitric oxide effect, even though PM would probably reduce the body's nitric oxide output.


Perhaps this is causing a rise of too much estrogen in your body. Too much estrogen can provoke insulin release, which brings on sugar cravings.

To deal with your present sugar cravings, what works quite well for me is to avoid wheat products and to take a probiotic such as Jarrow EPS.



Studies in the last few years have showed that low testosterone can cripple the heart and it is entirely possible that in your system Pueraria Mirifica is interfering with testosterone.


Pectasol or modified citrus pectin probably does not cross the blood-brain barrier. I do know that Humifulvate removes mercury from the brain significantly.

Acetyl L-Carnitine & Lipoic acid penetrates the blood blood barrier.

There are many "chelators" which are only substances that increase mobilization of toxins into the intestines, then true chelators will ensure that these are disposed of entirely.

Getting back to Pectasol, it has shown remarkable ability to reduce lead toxicity in children and these children do not have complete blood-brain barrier protection, so even if Pectasol cannot necessarily penetrate it, it may be the "missing piece" that helps the body get rid of it.

Humifulvate is nice, but it can take out essential minerals so for the sake of convenience, Pectasol is a lot easier.


What is unique about Modified Citrus Pectin is that unlike most other metal chelators, it does not strip essential minerals.


You might be interested in taking iodine (Lugol's solution) at some point to help rid aluminum.
It used to be believed that aluminum was not absorbed, but just the opposite was discovered.


Someone, probably a practitioner recommended to avoid it (fibroboost) if there was a significant heavy metal burden.

This really has nothing to do with taking it Modified Citrus pectin. The real question is whether one has a high level of metals. Many patients who are given fibroboost have conditions that often accompany heavy metal burden. Conditions like multiple chemical sensitivity, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, etc.

The probably reason for this is because Ecklonia Cava (Fibroboost) increases all the important endogenous antioxidant enzymes, such as glutathione peroxidase, catalase, superoxide dismutase.

I put glutathione in bold to emphasize that if one is being treated for heavy metals, particularly when strong chelating agents like DMSA or used, an increase in glutathione could be problematic.

If you have a significant heavy metal burden, you probably know it, or you have a very poor health condition that has not been probably diagnosed.

As far as MCP, I am in strong doubt that it will have any negative reaction with fibroboost whatsoever, but in case I am wrong--it doesn't hurt to be cautious.

In fact, I think that fibroboost would be highly synergistic with Fibroboost in terms of helping to eradicate heavy metals. Glutathione is part of phase II detoxification/conjugation process where it helps to bind with toxins and preparing them for removal.

In professional heavy metal detox, it is standard to avoid glutathione treatment when a mercury chelating agent is used for example.


The gluten connection is one theory that makes the most sense to me. A food none of use are suppose to eat, yet is promoted as an "important" staple of the diet per food pyramids.


I plan on taking it just every other day. As it stands now, I'm already taking 5,000 IU + 1,000 IU of D3 + K2, so I'm at 6,000 IU per day. This 10K IU of D3 is just an extremely economical option because they supply 360 softgels, and that will last me nearly two years when taking EOD!

My usually pale complexion has reversed and I have a more healthy appearance. jdp710 posted just recently that more D3 helps increase hemoglobin. This can be a missing link for some people.


itamin K2 does more than current scientific literature supports, because there is still a lot unknown about it.

What is known is the following: Improves glucose metabolism, improves bones and teeth, reversing undercarboxylated osteocalcin, prevents deposition of arterial and dermal calcium, is anti-estrogenic and is a more potent free radical scavenger than co-enzyme q10. It also help prevent facial wrinkling and improves blood coagulation both, hyper and hypo.


Craving meat is healthy, sometimes it's all I eat.

ased on the research of William Wolcott who came up with metabolic typing, explains why some thrive on meat or vegetarianism. Then there's Aajonus Vonderplanitz who says everyone needs meat, however the vegans need it raw--actually he suggests everyone needs it raw. The eat right for your blood type has been proven incorrect time and again, with so many type A's really needing meat, it was an interesting theory but not accurate.

Probably the best way to eat is to go by how you feel and looking out for allergic foods.

In my case, when I tried vegetarianism I had all the symptoms of adrenal fatigue. Odd looking ejaculate flow, AM fatigue, low immune system, very low blood pressure, Ragland's sign. I tried this after reading all this pro vegetarian material in 92 to 94, and a lot of it I felt skeptical about. Turned out most of it was just unproven theory.


I believe the majority of posters that claim that "X" supplement is causing a shed is usually wrong. Hair growth and its mini-organ system is one of the most complex biological systems. What maybe a shed isn't an absolute negative, it may be at times the result of other factors which are transient and part of the natural hair cycle. It is also quite likely that stimulating anagen growth can result in a shed, since a new anagen follicle proceeds an exogen stage (fall out) follicle.

Regarding DHT blockers, as I have stated many times on this forum I wrote a book on this in '99, used natural DHT blockers for several years since the late 90's and read numerous comments over the years on results of others. Based on my own results and from others, limiting treatment to DHT blockers leaves a lot to be desired. It reminds of symptom based treatments like is done in conventional medicine which misses the underlying problem.

Hair loss is a symptom of the aging process which can be circumvented if all of the underlying issues are addressed. Usually it is the new posters or users that get alarmed easily, quickly feeling lost over any random comment.

For years I have helped treat patients with numerous and serious diseases and yes hair loss is one of the toughest, no doubt about it. I am extremely satisfied with my results, but it has not always been this way. I recommend readers keep an open mind and not allow biases from any of us detract you from your search.

In my opinion, blaming a specific regimen or treatment could be missing the mark when the real underlying problem is still not addressed.


The chief advantage of the phytosome bonding is to keep a water soluble compound in the system for much longer. Standard Green tea extract will stick around for about 30 minutes, but Green Tea phytosome will last for some 10 hours. In fact an interesting weight loss study using the Green tea phytosome produce rather remarkable results.


rewer's yeast is an excellent source of GTF chromium, plus all the necessary co-factors are there.
If you use Chromium supplements by itself, then the amount to take for maximum benefit is quite higher than the typical 200 mcg. Usually about 5-fold higher.



I posted about this video, not sure when--several months ago. Here's the torrent:

http://thepiratebay.org/torrent/4940478

I've been treating someone with Parkinson's and had difficulty completely eradicating their Parkinson's tremors until they underwent a therapy shown on the Living Matrix. Those tremors are now completely gone!



I used to be concerned about this, until I look into the study in greater depth. Now these days, I take curcumin and green tea together every single day.


The two things you probably need the most you're not taking. With a TSH at 4.0, you probably need a good thyroid glandular if not Armour thyroid plus plenty of lugol's solution. eight drops of a 5% Lugol's solution supplying 50 milligrams of it daily.

The other thing is Pueraria Mirifica is a 1,000 times safer than synthetic Estradiol. Plus the Progestin (synthetic progesterone) in Diane is a 1000 times more dangerous than natural progesterone cream, which would be significantly safer.

Taking anything other than these things mentioned will probably do very little in your particular case.

Both synthetic estrogen and synthetic progesterone are proven dangerous, but quite the opposite is true with natural progesterone and Pueraria Mirifica.

How long have you been using the Curcumin/Resveratrol combo?


I am hoping the Curcumin/Resveratrol will help reduce stress based hair loss. However, if you are low thyroid this could be the true reason.

Either dessicated thyroid or Amrour Thyroid plus Lugol's solution might be what you need to fix this.

One thing you should be aware of is that oral contraceptive pills such as Diane will suppress Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH).

Considering that you had a 4.0 TSH at one time which is considered high, it might have been even higher without it, which means you might really be low thyroid.

Have you ever taken a basal temperature test, such as the Broda Barnes test for low thyroid?


Yeah Synthroid sucks, so here's the alternative to Armour since it's not available: It's called Natural Sources, Raw Thyroid.

http://www.iherb.com/Natural-Sources-Raw-Thyroid-90-Capsules/6016?at=0

Taking this with 8 drops of Lugol's solution daily may solve this problem.


I second Crusher, oral spiro is pretty dangerous stuff.


The metal taste is a heavy metal detoxification reaction. It will eventually go away, but you might want to reduce the dose of Lugol's for now as the more you need iodine the harder it is to absorb. It's a bit of irony, so reduce the dose a little and then increase again gradually.

You might also benefit from a dessicated thyroid supplement, which is available without prescription.


I think this is thyroid related. As I mentioned before, you might want to get something like this:

http://www.iherb.com/Natural-Sources-Raw-Thyroid-90-Capsules/6016?at=0

It can take a good four months before thyroid related hair loss reverses.

Keep in mind that Diane and other synthetic estrogen preparations suppress thyroid function.

Considering the history of your TSH, that would seem the best course to do is lots of natural thyroid hormone such
as above with Lugol's solution, preferably 50 milligrams in do time.

Last but not least, it would be a good idea to take Borage Oil or Evening Primrose Oil for the GLA. This is especially good
for low thyroid in women with hair loss.


This is in part the secret of Brewer's yeast. It contains tin as well as whole b-complex, including some possibly unknown. I'm absolutely convinced that it balances the androgen receptor somehow. It's a miracle for acne and probably helps slow down hair loss.


I also wanted to point out, that it is key to fighting adrenal fatigue. My energy has been very sharp since I have used brewer's yeast consistently.


[ecklonia cava Human Growth Hormone] Only injection recombinant growth hormone could be dangerous. Ecklonia Cava stands only to increase lifespan by most measures.


I've got something else to add about Potassium chloride. I used it topically and it felt great, but there was one major problem. I caused me to smell terrible until I stopped using it.


... iodine ... it will convert to iodide in the body as needed. From what I understand vitamin C helps facilitate this process.

Misirlou - Selenium is a must have with iodine. Note that there is selenium in brewer's yeast. I take a little extra selenium to feel safe.


[iodine] Wouldn't expect any harm. The "worst" that could happen is a sort of detoxification reaction which in the long run is a good thing. Ultimately you're likely to live longer and while the studies haven't emerged yet, I believe it is a significant way to prevent the most common cancer in men, prostate cancer.


Natural iodine prevents estrogens proliferation effect on cells.


It's pretty amazing how patients suffering from Grave's disease or a form of hyperthyroidism become victims of the medical establishment with this barbaric methodology. If someone suffers from hyperthyroidism there are 4 treatments I know of, and 2 of them are preferred over the other two. High dose lugols is preferred, but also high dose Lithium will work too.

Of course, the question you presented is--what is done post radioactive iodine 'treatment?'

The only option is thyroid replacement, preferably Armour or dessicated thyroid along with iodine.


I take Now Brand Double Strength Hyaluronic acid (two caps, which is 200 mg of it) per day on an empty stomach, usually about 30 minutes before eating.

Can you take too much? No, in fact if money were no object I would be taking 10 tens as much as I am now. However what I'm doing definitely works, I'm very happy with it.

Would enteric coating be better? I'm not certain. Some years ago it was thought that oral HA wouldn't absorb, but it does and it does quite well. There's no question and in fact I've compared low molecular weight HA (More expensive) and the regular stuff beats it square since it comes in larger doses.


In my experiments, oral HA does not affect hair loss. However, according to one company (Kevis), high molecular weight HA applied topically does inhibit DHT binding.


I've noticed a similar thing in myself. I used to have a pale complexion but since I have been maintaining a 6,000 IU per day of Vitamin D3 (5,000 IU Vitamin D3 + 1,000 IU D3 + K2), I've got that more "tan" look. Considering that Vitamin D3 contains all these antimicrobial peptides, it is probably helping in the hair department.

I'm going to start taking that new product that is available 10,000 IU and take it every other day, it's got a really good price if you buy the 360 softgels version.

Regarding Vitamin D3, it's vastly superior to D2.

Vitamin K1 is found in vegetation, but does not yield the much more powerful K2, which is found in organ meats, and raw-grass-fed butter, cheeses and the soy "cheese" natto. K1 isn't going to do the magic, only K2.


Vitamin D3 is a very long half-life and multiple doses offers no advantages. Clinically patients with autoimmune conditions who are typically found to be low on Vitamin D will have Vitamin D shots of 200,000 IU to help bolster those levels. I would suggest using 10,000 IU every other day in terms of savings, since vitamin D3 is very inexpensive, and you may notice that the dosages do not rise all that much in cost.


[celery seed extract] The reason I'm taking it is to lower uric acid, since fructose corn syrup is hidden in everywhere and uric acid raised from HFCS is the mechanism behind metabolic syndrome.


Info on celery seed extract:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19616517 (Reduces ROS under adverse glucose environment)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18328624 (Great Anti-Alzheimer's)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15167282 (anti-thrombotic)

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11270994 (Protects against vasoreactive effectives, endothelin-1, Nitrosative)

I believe the mechanism is to reduce aldosterone levels, and by protecting against a number of inflammatory assaults.

High fructose corn syrup causes obesity and hypertension by raising uric acid levels. When this came out, it appears that aldosterone levels could theoretically be altered with celery seed extract.


Celery seed extract is some interesting stuff. It may reduce aldosterone levels, which is very important to keep hair. Elevated aldosterone levels are a large factor in MPB. Also celery seed extract inhibits nitrosative stress, which are inflammatory byproducts of nitric oxide, usually as iNOS and peroxynitrate. It also attenuates free-radicals induced by elevated blood glucose levels, which means it can protect against some dietary indulgences.

Personally I use it to fight against high fructose corn syrup which is practically in everything these days.

As an added bonus I'm pretty convinced that this is a fantastic libido enhancer (boosts endothelial nitric oxide). Celery seed extract is awesome.

There's limited data on something else too, which is that celery contains a pheromone like substance called
androstenone, and whether this really attracts females or not, I'm not sure.


For the most part, my intake of wheat and gluten products is very minimal, but I'm pretty sure that some sinister foods are sneaking in now and again, so I rely on the celery seed in addition to everything else to keep things in check.

The MSG link is interesting, and it wasn't until that 2008 study on humans in China that pretty much proved the real impact MSG has on insulin. I am presupposing that individual sensitivities to glutamic acid and other potential precursors to glutamate toxicity exist in individuals. I'm totally clueless how I stand on the glutamate issue. Because I keep wheat and gluten to a minimum, I'm probably avoiding most sources of glutamate problems, or I may not be sensitive to them.

Getting the "lead out" is probably something that anyone with MPB should consider, such as Modified Citrus Pectin and other effective metal chelators. I touched on a little on Lead and metal toxicity in my last two blog entries: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/


reat info on all this stuff. A few years ago I had learned that asthma was primarily triggered through N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) toxicity and to treat it would involve two substances that help to neutralize it. One of them is Sophora flavescens (known as a hair loss treatment) and the other Magnesium, both of which are excitatory modulators.


Either you could eliminate the allergen causing the asthma (could be those corn based derivatives, MSG and all its "cousins" or other possibly allergens, maybe it's wheat/gluten? Sulforaphane works great for the asthma, look for Broccomax by Jarrow.


A person better suited to meat can acquire adrenal fatigue from eating mostly vegan. Their blood pressure becomes too low, they get dizzy, etc.

When their acid production becomes low, it's from eating too many vegan foods and not enough animal protein. Other than using Betaine HCL tablets, acid can be gradually increased by taking enzymes and eating lots of raw eggs (these can be blended into a shake for easy consumption.


It is false yes, however for red meat to be introduced into a diet in a person with low stomach acid, they would need to consume it raw. Yet it is preferable to start out with something easier to digest, also raw which is eggs. In raw form, the enzymes are intact and the stomach will eventually produce more acid. If one subsists on non-meat long enough, their stomach acid levels will be ill equipped to handle meat.

Another thing to consider is the possibility of a helicobacter pylori infection, which "eats" stomach acid. Erradication (with sulforaphane) and gradually moving over to raw protein can improve stomach acid production. There are supplements of course which can improve stomach acid production. These are Glycine, and Betaine HCL, lactic acid bacteria and enzymes.


DIM increases the good estrogens, decreases the bad, inhibits DHT and MMP-9, increases testosterone. These are all good things.

Sometimes itching is a positive indication, and it should subside within a week.


I agree with lund on the DHEA dosage, 5 mg is probably the maximum you should take. After a while you might not need to take it. 15 mg is a bit much for 39 years-old.

Cortisol is best taken four different times of the day. The most important is your morning and evening cortisol levels, but four different measures throughout the day are used to see if it is working normally. Hopefully having higher am cortisol than your evening levels.

If you can reduce estrogen, that will reduce SHBG levels, and that should help reduce DHT also.


If you feel despondent or emotionless at times, I would recommend non-prescription, over the counter Lithium orotate at 5 milligrams elemental twice per day. If you have any member in your family who is an alcoholic, would increase this emphasis.

Other than that, make sure your Vitamin D levels are high and your Omega-3.


I'll add another concern that some raise about very low or zero carb diets is about ketosis. It's also not a real concern and sometimes the condition Ketoacidosis is confused with ketosis, a normal and healthy process.

Studies by Vilhjalmur Stefansson prove that eating meat and animal fat alone without carbohydrate can make a person very healthy.


Melatonin only works in short bursts, because once you take it every day, it will stop working. It is nice to have it on hand for occasional use. When the pineal gland produces enough melatonin, it inhibits aromatase enzyme. You might notice some "morning action" if you use it occasionally.

Like Gibson said, the study posted is vague, but I think it suggests that it has an important role in the regulation of hair growth. A disjointed sleep schedule may get in the way of hair growth.


For what it's worth, I've been really focused on ensuring a very dark room at night, I've been placing objects in front of some digital lights that normally flicker through the night and I believe it has helped improve my circadian rhythm to a point where I find myself able to get to sleep much earlier than before.

gonzalito touched on an issue about Melatonin decline after adolescence. Wouldn't be interesting if this was a significant factor in AGA?


Vitamin K2 is probably the missing link with respect to prevention of calcification. When most people are autopsied, this pineal calcification is seen.


Unless you're consuming Tryptophan in free form, wouldn't worry about it at all. Consuming enough tryptophan in free form may stimulate prolactin release.


[gilbert's syndrome] Would recommend going gluten/wheat free for a while to see if you feel any improvements. The reason is that UDP-glucuronosyltransferase enzyme can be deficient with gluten/wheat sensitivity. One example is in celiac disease such as the study link below.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?Db=pubmed&Cmd=DetailsSearch&Term=16393303

Also, you might want to maximize your vitamin D level to lower bilirubin levels.


It's impossible to get infected with an animal virus unless it is injected intravenously. Just like the bird flu, the swine flu is an over hype mess. Many questions have been raised about the validity of this media outcry. The real statistics show this pales in comparison to the seasonal flu.

What are the risks? Two potent neurotoxins, mercury and aluminum are injected into human tissue. Aluminum is a protoplasmic poison and a pernicious and persistent neurotoxin, no one on earth needs it. Mercury can cause irreversible damage.

Viral outbreaks can be prevented by adequate sleep, plenty of antioxidants and sufficient vitamin D. The mainstream media who are financed (and controlled) by the makers of the vaccine have no interest in the truth.


On aluminum, check out these links.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070831210302.htm

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16045991


I'm not so sure that some varieties of brewer's yeast are a risk, such as Now Brand, as it doesn't appear to contain any free-form amino acids. Because the barley is fermented to me it would minimize the risk--of course I could be wrong but just saying.


Interesting, I was just looking at Lewis Labs and see that they list all those amino acids. However, it is unlikely that they are in free-form, so as a complete protein it should be safe.

If you look at Now brand, there's no mentioned of the amino acids at all, but they are certainly there, just as complete protein, not fractionated.

In any case both use just brewer's yeast as the only ingredient.


Considering just the astragaloside IV alone, which is sold as a telomerase activator at a cost higer than 27 shows a great deal. The amount of Astragaloise IV is more than used in the patent for Telomerase activation (50 to 100 mg). Plus you're getting a nice dose of Resveratrol at 75% Trans-isomer. Pretty good deal even without the Curcumin and Silymarin. I might give this a shot.


I'm afraid as far as hair growth goes, I'm a bit of a skeptic on Telomerase activation. Part of the reason is because TERT, which is the protein component of telomerase is the driving force behind hair growth. Very few people have tried Astragalus IV, and some of the studies are interesting.

My general take is that most of us are already preventing premature senescence, via all the broad-based antioxidant intake. I find if I take enough Hyaluronic acid (internally) and take my usual antioxidants, I've got the aging clock in the freezer or maybe the refrigerator at least.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19429320

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18641694

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18349554

blackjack - I'm sure about the dosage part, almost seems like just one cap per day might be enough, just not certain.

The whole subject of heavy metals is a complex issue, however I will make a topic on it in my blog fairly soon. Some of the subjects we get into sometimes are too "heavy" to brush over, this is definitely one of them.

The short answer to your first question is Toxic Urine Metals test (24-hour collection). There is no one correct way to detox metals for everybody, this is where more info is needed. In general, I think Humifulvate is safe enough to use for general purposes. Also, Modified Citrus Pectin/Sodium Alginate.

big mike - The correct form of metal detox can regrow hair. If the type of detox used in inappropriate, yes there could be side-effects. The general recommendations mentioned above should be devoid of sides.


I believe in the spit test, lund doesn't. However, there is the lund test and it should be pretty reliable. If you tongue has no thrush, you're not doing too bad.

Candida can be controlled by regular use of probiotics, preferably a quality one that works with your body.


[beta sis saw palmetto] I've used these for years beginning in the mid to late 90's and ultimately, found they only slow down hair loss unless you're suffering from a very mild form of AGA.

If you're past your mid-20's would avoid these all together.

One concept that has not be embraced fully in MPB is that high testosterone is extremely desirable. Except in the young, high testosterone prevents insulin resistance and excessive DHT and estrogen.


Maca has no effective on hormone levels. However, it can raise IGF-1 and this could prove useful for some. Check out some past threads on Maca.


I asked a relative today who has done a lot of nutritional gourmet type cooking, she said she has made chocolate chip cookies using buckwheat flour. I asked is there's any wheat in that flour--the obvious answer was, check and make sure it's 100% buckwheat flour in there.


Tribulus will work if your testosterone levels are below normal. However, it will not raise them above normal. The dose needed is 1,500 to 2,000 twice per day for full effect.


Mercury can depress your cholesterol, which depresses your steroid hormones.


If you find that you have high mercury levels, ALA would not be enough to remove it. Perhaps high dose Lugol's solution, with Humifulvate and Silica Hydride (negatively charged hydrogen ions). I suggest these three because they do not cause the sort of problems that other mercury detox protocols inflict.


Jarrow's Toco-Sorb is exactly the same as the patent for hair loss, plus it's cheaper than the others.


The funny thing is, I don't worry a thing about cancer, but just about everything I take is anti-cancer--it works out that way for hair.

Sulforaphane destabilizes the androgen receptor by inactivating histone deacetylase, that and its restoration of glutathione in keratinocytes are the main reasons I am taking it.



I'm afraid I have little clue. The only thing I can say is that I once had pale skin, mostly throughout my life and the color in my face has improved quite bit. Whatever has happened, it would mean there is better blood oxygenation to the area. That said, could it be a residual effect of iodine over the last year? Or could it be a consistent level of Vitamin D in my system. However, before I started taking some 6,000 IU per day I was using Cod Liver Oil (lots of it), but not even close to the 6,000 IU I use today.

Or it could easily have nothing to do with either iodine or vitamin D and maybe attributable to sulforaphane, Brewer's yeast or Celery Seed extract.

These three above were the most recent additions to my routine. Note that I'm only using the super cheap 9 milligrams per day of Sulforaphane that is an extra found in Jarrow's Active Selenium. I also use the super cheap Nature's Herbs Celery Seed extract.

Finally, it simply maybe attributable to the fact my the principle regimen is still working, and by that I mean it is improving the infrastructure of microvascular system. One of the key areas in this is blood coagulation and oxygen transport.

Reversing some aspects of hair loss is a lot like reversing heart disease. If there are hardened collagen (fibrosis) or sufficient build-up of collagen strands (streamers), their very existence acts as a mediator of growth inhibitors. In other words, the presence of fibrin strands can send chemical messages to invite inflammation. When such deposits are lysed away or clot like material has been retracted through plasminogen activation, a free flow of both oxygen and elimination of growth inhibitors is present.


Regarding Bromelain and Serrapeptidase, are they enough? Probably depends. Ecklonia Cava works by keeping a steady supply of plasmin, which is a protein that is naturally present to prevent abnormal clotting. It's an extremely powerful inhibitor of anti-plasmin. Anti-plasmin occurs when "bad" foods are eaten, such as products of glucose combustion and inflammatory oils, such as high Omega-6 and oxidization of such oils (through cooking).

If you stomach acid is weak, it is a good indication that stomach enzymes will also be low, such as pancreatin, which contains protease enzymes similar to Bromelain. So in other words, if it is difficult to digest food and if proteolytic enzymes
help, it is a sure sign that it would be wise to add these. In my particular case, I have strong stomach acid, because I eat mostly meat. Those who do not eat as much meat or particularly those who find it only easy to tolerate meat if it is in raw form (some vegans have this difficulty), may benefit from taking Bromelain.


es, I believe--although not 100% certain that celery seed extract would help with weight loss. If it does, it would act through two mechanisms, one combating oxidative stress and improving glucose levels and two, reducing uric acid which may negate the obesity and hypertensive effects that HFCS induced uric acid cause.

Glacier - AGA in itself is highly indicative of fibrosis, especially if a bad diet has been consumed for several years prior to treatment. My diet during the time I first identified that I had hair loss was bad for most of those years. If I knew then what I knew now, I probably could have prevented a lot of fibrosis. I've been taking Ecklonia Cava since late 2006 I believe.


Yes I definitely take it (I intended to include it on the extras). Co-Q10 is important, but I tend to favor Lipoic acid, it helps regenerate Co-Q10, but Co-Q10 helps regenerate lipoic acid, so it's nice to have both.


I know that I have strong stomach acid, because heartburn is extremely rare for me. The last time I had heartburn was when I took wheatgerm oil, which I discovered did not work well with my system. Prior to that might have been a decade since I experienced what it was like to have my food remain stagnant.


When Phospholipids are taken in conjunction with EPA & DHA (Omega-3 fatty acids), the effects on magnified.

It's important to note that antioxidants are important to spare endogenous phospholipids from oxidation, as these are implicated in the pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases.


Lecithin is great for the body, but it did not prove useful for hair.


I've been really swamped lately, but here's my take on the thyroid/iodine/adrenal complex. Ideally, try to pinpoint the cause of low thyroid is possible (i.e, food allergy, heavy metals, history of trauma/high stress). By the time TSH gives a "positive" reading, the thyroid has already been low for a long time.

Standard thyroid tests are mostly useless for this reason. As far as Reverse T3 problems, it is relatively rare about 1 to 3%. It is primarily caused from heavy metal toxicity. Metal chelation is the answer in that case.

As far as thyroid treatment, I believe in total care (i.e, pituitary, thyroid, adrenal and iodine) all at once. The glandulars need only to be taken for about 6-months, but iodine should be continued. Dessicated thyroid (or armour) may or may not be needed depending on the severity.


When treating either anxiety or depression, taking the "whole complex" of endocrine glandulars is wise since they work in concert. Of course it's always a good idea to look for the source of the problem and in general, those who suffer from the most anxiety typically either are not eating enough fat, or consume wheat/gluten products (wheat allergy for some), or are consume insufficient amounts of the amino acid Lysine.

Here's a relevant link to lysine: http://bastyrcenter.org/content/view/641/

Misirlou - By the time the "gold standard" TSH (Thyroid stimulating hormone) yields a "positive" result for low thyroid function, actual physical symptoms have manifested for several years if not even a decade. The reason is that tests are not sensitive to indicate thyroid hormone resistance. This phenomenon is similar to insulin resistance, whereby having a glucose reading isn't going to reveal the full story, so an insulin resistance test must be performed. Unfortunately, tests to measure thyroid sensitivity no longer exist.

Physical symptoms of low thyroid trump the gold standard. The truth is, there is not definitive test to quantify thyroid. A bit of a frightening trend in some medical circles is to depend on lab results and ignore patient symptoms, which are often rich with clues.

Ultimately, a low basal temperature reading in the morning along with physical symptoms of low thyroid are a pretty good indicator of thyroid function.


Only in the young is low SHBG a problem. As get older, more testosterone becomes bound to globulin, and insulin resistance typically occurs with with greater frequency with age. Estrogen is the real problem with insulin.


There is one theory behind this, and it's the only one that I believe makes sense. During the growth phase of life, such as growth spurt periods as in adolescence, insulin resistance occurs, but not for the same reasons that older adults acquire it. In the case of adolescence, the body tissues are growing at a rapid rate, while hormones are trying to keep pace. Under these conditions insulin resistance occurs, causing a greater conversion of T into DHT than under older adult conditions.


In the case of adolescence as mentioned before, it is temporary, check this out: http://jcem.endojournals.org/cgi/reprint/86/10/4881.pdf

Here is the initial quote from the top, "Puberty is characterized by temporary insulin resistance, which subsides with the completion of pubertal development. This insulin resistance is manifested by lower rates of insulin stimulated glucose metabolism and compensatory hyperinsulinemia in pubertal compared with prepubertal children."


Since endogenous antioxidant levels are high during adolescence, they can (for the most part) keep pace with oxidative damage. Balding becomes more common place closer to age 30 since several aging factors begin.


I'm not terribly concerned about this and I'll tell you why. Codex-Alimentarius isn't banning minerals, nor can they ban non-USP (non-synthetic vitamins). I can continue to take my brewer's yeast, continue to take magnesium, spirulina, chlorella, etc.

Of course if they ever decide to ban lipoic acid, I'll figure out how to make my own if I have to.

All I know for sure is that we're all being slowly poisoned to death, either out of ignorance or by motive of profit (i.e, fluoride in water supply, mercury fillings, chlorine in the water, bromide in flour, vaccinations without evidence of safety, irradiation of foods, pesticides and herbicides of mass agriculture, inferior feed-lots, government dietary pyramids, enforcement of pasteurization, forced chemotherapy, etc.)

Superoxide can damage both iron sulfur center-containing enzymes and convert to hydrogen peroxide as a result.
The answer besides taking GliSODin is also to take either Carnosine or Beta-Alanine. Another factor that leads to graying hair is low thyroid.


milk seems to hinder some nutrient absorption at least what I have come across is polyphenol absorption, such as from green or black tea.


Lower cortisol means higher hormones levels (this is good), and better blood sugar management. Hair follicles themselves secrete cortisol although very little is understood about this.


There are different stages of adrenal fatigue. Low cortisol isn't a given.

Generally if DHEA-sulfate levels are low and there is an accumulation of abdominal fat, yet no symptoms of Ragland's sign (blood pressure test), then your cortisol levels are likely to be too high.

On the other hand, if am cortisol levels are low, other tests along with thyroid and an ACTH stimulation test would be needed to clarify the situation. Typically, before cortisol levels are too low, there is a period where they are too high (chronic stress).


I take a small amount of negatively charged hydrogen ions (silica hydride), it's supposed to improve osmotic drive and increase hydration in the cells and acting as a very powerful antioxidant.


When MSM is taken chronically, especially in high doses, the risk of molybdenum deficiency increases, but it does not happen immediately.


Kidney stones are 100% preventable. All you need is plenty of Magnesium and vitamin B6.


Even though the B6 content in brewer's yeast is not as high as a typical USP based B6, it's in the more active form and yields a greater energy potential. It should work okay.


regarding David Wolfe's comments. I was happy to find that brewer's yeast contains tin, and I'll tell you this stuff is great. I take it as a natural source of b-complex, but it also contains various minerals, including tin of course.

There is one animal study showing that tin deficiency causes hair loss. Unfortunately, there is no data for humans.

[nothing works to stop hair loss]Do you have family history of stroke, heart disease or clotting disorder?

You might want to look into getting a toxic urine test for heavy metals. Let's say if you were found to have high levels of mercury, lead, copper or iron this could make an impact and a form of chelation would help.

Have you tried the Candida spit test?

If you happen to be low thyroid, it can take a while to recover from it. You might need to take a glandular in addition to
the iodine. If you're taking iodine, it would be a mistake to take it without selenium. In fact, it's really a good idea to be taking the full range of vitamins and minerals, especially also vitamin C and b-vitamins and the vitamin E family (tocopherols/tocotrienols.

Have you tried Ecklonia Cava? This might have been within your antioxidants but I've found this to be the most useful of anything I have ever used.

ECE takes several months, but it breaks down fibrin and other important activities


Well to be clear on Beta-Sitosterol it does have a good use, although I believe it should not be a permanent solution. If you use a small amount of Beta-Sitosterol, between 50 mg and 100 mg, you maybe side-effect free, but not necessarily in everyone. I believe it has greater value in the early balding--because based on a study, blocking DHT tapers off in efficacy after the age of 26, so there are other forces at work in later years.

I still block DHT to an extent, for example I use Omega-3 sources and Sulforaphane and Curcumin downregulate the androgen receptor.


Each of those have a different effect, some with the androgen receptor, some with 5-alpha reductase others with 17-beta-HSD, so not overkill. What would be over kill is too much Beta-Sitosterol, Saw Palmetto, and Pygeum.


Stress can exacerbate male pattern (temple erosion) or it can cause significant diffuse hair loss.

In fact testosterone is good for hair, the higher the better. High testosterone doesn't automatically equal more DHT, it's actually the opposite.

Since I've been taking 5,000 IU + (6,000 really) everyday I have not been depressed even during times where it would call for it, and my energy level is better. I also think it's an important component for hair growth.


I for one think any flu shot or vaccination is useless. I've been countless people with the flu recover within 24-hour who receive intravenous antioxidant therapy, such as IV Vitamin C and Glutathione. Removal of toxins via antioxidants, especially fat soluble antioxidants can quickly stop viral replication.

I never get the flu, at least not for years and it is only because toxins never have the opportunity to accumulate that greatly in any tissue.

The flu is merely a symptom of over toxicity and it always occurs when a release of toxins from the tissue is too great for the body to excrete all at once.

Vaccinations have typically been introduced only after the "outbreaks" have been on their way out, but the makers credit the vaccinations to sparing people.

Mercola had an article discussing how acquiring the flu shot just doubles the risk.

I've heard a lot of theories on AID, some of the first ones were from monkeys, but it just isn't possible unless there is direct inoculation from animal tissue into human. I've heard very similar things to what Aajonus has said and I think he's right. In my mind, I believe its more plausible that AIDs was transmitted through the hepatitis B vaccine. I'm not sure if this was deliberate or just unintended consequences, but I have noticed that AIDs have gotten little press since the media saturation in the last decade. If AIDs were spreadable like the media has us believe, it would have been a major topic being discussed still.

Most people tend to believe "common knowledge," that someone could "catch" the flu by being around others, but I never contract it, no matter how sick they are. Bacteria is another story, and that is easily spreadable.


EGCG (Green tea extract) and optimal levels of Vitamin D work extremely well to keep me sick free.

I'll add that Hydroxytyrosol from Olive juice extract was recently found to combat the flu as well as the pig flu.


As far as hemp seed oil is concerned, I've tried it internally and topically. Not remarkable is the short answer.

However, I think there could be some potential with hemp oil, see the above link to see how it is made.

This sort of hemp oil apparently has positive action with blood sugar and endocannabinoids, so it may offer some rather potent application that is otherwise not obtainable. This oil would be taken orally in modest amounts, but it is highly concentrated through distillation process.


That sounds great. I wanted to add that since Cancer is a fungus/Candida, hemp oil may help in this regard also. Cancer thrives in a low oxygen environment, so does anaerobic bacteria, the sort of thing that could spell disaster for heart disease also and maybe even hair loss, so it may aid in re-oxygenation the system and killing off the fungus which tries to alter the metabolic krebs cycle.


For most people Sourdough bread and brown rice will be okay. However, there are always exceptions to the rule.

Hydrogenated oils, Refined grains, (all wheat/gluten for some), refined sugars should be kept to a minimum.



Red meat is okay, even better if it's grass-fed. Omega-3 fatty acid will help balance out some of the potential negatives if it's not grass-fed.


Despite the mycotoxin content in corn, I believe a great deal of us have tolerate corn. Certainly there are those who will not. Personally I can get away with eating corn anything--even cornbread with no apparently problems. Wheat seems to be a different story, especially when sugar is present--so it would seem the gluten free factor really counts a lot.

While cheese can potentially have an adverse effect, but generally not. Personally I can eat all the cheese I want with no negatives. However, cheese can have negative effects in some individuals.

Butter is great. Margarine is highly anti-hair and anti-health.


Pasteurized milk is the one to avoid. Cheese isn't usually a problem for most. Animals that are grain-fed will not transfer a wheat/gluten problem, but the nutrient composition isn't going to be optimal. However, that's where the supplements come in.



Eating whole fruit is safe for a variety of reasons. Drinking fruit juice on the other hand can spur on insulin release.


Wheat germ is an excellent source of tocotrienols, B-complex and other nutrients. If you're not sensitive to wheat/gluten it would be great.


I believe there is not absolute correct diet for anyone, and in fact about 15% of the population respond favorably to carbohydrate. Maybe you're one of them?

Many autoimmune diseases are either caused or exacerbated by a variety of foods, which are allergens. Frequently these are wheat/gluten, but can be other grains or can be nightshade vegetables.

I would agree that diet alone is probably not enough, because there are so many other variables involved.


Cheese and butter being pasteurized do not appear to be detrimental in the way that pasteurized milk is.


I'm pretty sure that those peasants who lived a 100 years or longer, who had beneficial lactic acid bacteria in their digestive tracts did not pasteurize their food.


Not sure if that study was conclusive, however there are other lipid subsisting, phospholipase secreting microorganisms on the scalp, such as malassazia yeasts. When the lipase enzyme PLA,2 is secreted it liberates a chain of inflammatory cytokines.


BHT is anti-viral and does help dissolve lipid coating. It's a fat soluble antioxidant. DHT increases sebum and of course it is the sebum that these microorganisms live on. I'm confident that it's not the whole story, because using topical lithium for some time, it got rid of most of the sebum, but wasn't the full answer.

I agree with m1234 that bacteria is a large part, but they are affected by other factors.


As mentioned earlier in this thread, PLA,2 or Phospholipase A2 is the problem, it acts like snake or bee venom. However, its secretion is not limited to Malassezia yeasts or Demodex, it is also expressed in the skin.

Here is a very recent review on transgenic mice who over expressed PLA,2 and all the factors come into play, such as sebacious gland hyperplasia and a storm of cytokines.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2708930/


Essentially what I am saying is that sebum is not the sole problem behind hair loss. GSK-3beta inhibitors such as Lithium chloride/orotate would have proved to be more useful, plus there is a bacterial component which is not addressed through sebum reduction.

Yes, there are Phospholipase A2 inhibitors, one very powerful one is Ecklonia Cava (Fibroboost), yet it goes far beyond that in aspects that cover some of the age-related factors behind hair loss.

A topic we do not really discuss all that much is plasmin, fibrinogen, hyperviscosity, hypercoaguation problems. Antiplasmin is a real problem and the foods discussed here so often increase antiplasmin. Hypercoagulation which is the same as high blood viscosity and insufficient plasmin derives poor oxygenation and/or poor circulation. It's all very much a part of atherosclerosis and heart disease.

DKK-1, TGF-beta, MMP-9 are all major players in the inflammatory process and DHT is the trigger. Rather than killing the trigger, the inflammatory molecules can be inhibited.


I take brewer's yeast, because I find that the very few non-synthetics are very expensive, such as New-Chapter, Mega Foods, Vitamin Code, Standard Process, etc.

http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Brewer-s-Yeast-10-Grain-650-mg-500-Tablets/427?at=0

I also alternate between Spirulina and Chlorella for extra nutrients (RNA/DNA in particular)

For seasoning and health I use himalayan salt, a source of 80 minerals.

I do take extra Magnesium & Iodine but that's about it.


I should state that I am far from perfect on removing wheat and gluten from my diet. I actually eat a tiny amount of wheat everyday, just not very much of it.

As far as Glutamate, I do not avoid that at all. jdp710, however is and believes it plays a part and he has noted that it may or may not applicable to others. MSG (monosodium glutamate) on the other hand isn't so great and I'm pretty certain I'm eating some of this, just without being aware of it. MSG is best to avoid, b/c it stimulates too much insulin.

Whether glutamic acid or glutamine is a problem though I'm not really worried about it personally, but may affect others.

The Now Brewer's Yeast I use is essentially a whole food product and I am fairly certain it contains yet unidentified nutrients yet discovered in there. If I am wrong, then it at least contains an active matrix of nutrient used in their biological order with a high amount of activity.

I am acne free as long as I am take this stuff


Anyway since then my hair has only been improving. I'm speculating that it could be attributed to either, sulforaphane (using the super cheap stuff in activated Selenium by Jarrow), residual iodine use (long term), brewer's yeast, or the celery seed extract (also very cheap by nature's power herbs).


the 30-month window study is based on finasteride treatment, so that means that one of the major study limitations is androgen blockade only. While I believe I haven't necessary grown that much new hair, it maybe possible to bud a new hair, providing there is an ample supply of hair follicle stem cells in the scalp area.


There are some users who get a hypoglycemic effect from stabilized R-Lipoic acid. The dose of ALA should be higher, because it's not as strong, opt for 200 to 500 milligrams of ALA.


Personally I think Ecklonia Cava (Fibroboost) is the most important. ALC/ALA is best used with extra biotin yes and it terrific for reducing the aging block and improve glucose balance and reducing free-radicals.


Shedding could also occur spontaneously to a new regimen also, but it should be temporary.


I've been wanting to try Deer Antler Velvet for years, but just never got around to trying it. I used to have a lot of threads about it on regrowth and listed a few studies. It possible that Dear Antler velvet can recapitulate embryonic stage beta-catenin relative to Wnt signaling and possibly stimulate hair growth. Whether this would really happen either topically or internally hasn't been studied.

As far as IGF-1, if this is low it can make growing hair next to impossible. During androgen blockade treatment it was found that those with low IGF-1 levels did not respond to finasteride.

At the moment the NIH database is going through some maintenance so I'll have to wait to take a look and see if anything new research wise has surfaced on this.


n the late 90's my focus at that time was DHT, DHT and DHT. That was about 90% of my focus at the time, at least until the research began to broaden later on.

Cutting off DHT is a bit risky if it's done such to the extent that drugs do. Today there is enough evidence that shows it's best to stay clear of these. Some individuals suffer potentially irreversible endocrine damage from 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

Personally I ran into some trouble with natural inhibitors of 5-alpha reductase. I spent years taking large amounts of beta-sitosterol and others and what I got was only a reduction of hair loss plus plus a few physical problems that came on subtle enough to not suspect them at first.

Getting off of them was a real eye-opener.

Based on research over the last 10 years or so, DHT is only a small part of the over all problem. My approach is to minimize the upregulation of inflammatory proteins that are initially signaled by DHT. So instead of killing the "messenger" that is DHT along with the other 5-alpha reductase catalyzing steroids (in addition to DHT), effecting other factors is a greater focus.

Neurogenic inflammation is one way to acquire inflammation (stress mediated)
Prostaglandin imbalance (high omega 6 to Omega 3 ratio causes this.

Oxidative stress--this is huge and special types of antioxidants can minimize this damage.

Insulin/glucose regulation can alter IGF-1 to IGFBP-3 levels


A lot of different reactions can occur and in vary different in every individual. Many can take these drugs without any significant problem. I have heard of at least one case where both T and LH dropped quite a bit after they stopped using finasteride.

Your problem may not be related to finasteride and could as mentioned before relate to what is responsible for low cholesterol level, which is problem keeping your testosterone low. I would venture to guess it could be benzodiazepines, and in fact anytime you mix one drug with other, the reactions are extremely difficult to pinpoint.

If you mixed a proteasome inhibitor with benzodiazepines, that can cause a depletion of DHEA, and it's unknown what other effects could occur. Polypharmacy is among the largest killer.


[acne] At least in myself, if I take Pycnogenol, that does it for me, at least in the forehead area.

LittleFighter asked if you're taking iodine. If so, maybe there's a bromide problem.

The brewer's yeast I take totally eliminates acne for me, amazing stuff and great source of natural B-complex.

Eating egg whites is a recipe for hair loss.

Without the yolk, just eating the white inactivates biotin, so even if you're taking biotin, you're not going to absorb it.

If you eat the entire egg, you're totally safe.


Ecklonia is a potent inhibitor of antiplasmin. Basically what this does it restore normal plasmin activity. Due to age related factors and diet can increase antiplasmin.

Krill oil or other EPA/DHA based oil is totally safe. no one ever bleeds to death from these. Only medications can disrupt a physical system to such a great extent. Drugs only break enzymes or destroy proteins, the body doesn't really know what to do with them like a natural biological substance.


Beta-Sitosterol is a plant wax or plant like cholesterol. It's classified as phytosterol. It is the primary active ingredient in saw palmetto responsible for the blocking of DHT. It's ther "herbal equivalent" of finasteride and it can come with similar side-effects.


Pueraria Mirifica supplies Miroestrol which is a natural molecule almost identical to estriol, which is known as the "good" estrogen. This will help displace some androgens and more potent, undesirable estrogens.


Saw Palmetto/Beta Sitosterol inhibit both type 1 and 2 forms of 5 alpha-reductase.

Type I is found mostly in the skin, type II mostly in the prostate.


I'm going to use DMSO, which is similar to MSM, but a better penetrater and a source of sulfur.


It's very difficult to speculate on this one. Green or Black teas benefits may be limited unless they are used topically, however it's not too convenient and there are better topicals from other botanticals. Black tea theaflavin looks really interesting because of the potency as an antioxidant, but how long this protection lasts internally hasn't been fully examined. I looked at an vitro study and based on it, Theaflavins are do not last as long as EGCG from green tea.

I really wanted to order the Theaflavins, but I hesitated when thinking about the short half-life. However, I could be wrong. For right now I've been taking green tea phytosome, which is extends the active qualities of green tea some twenty times over its typical protection.

In non phytosome form, green tea still lasts longer than theaflavins.

[GliSODen, NAC, and taurin] GliSODin is useful for strenuous exercise. The other two are good for dealing with poisons and bad foods.


Acetyl-L-carnitine increases the activity of cytochrome oxidase in the mitochondria. An anti-aging effect that does also work in a hypothyroid state.

I don't believe there is any negative effect. It's been suggested that at high doses, which exceed 4 grams would help reduce hyperthryoid. Based on observation only, ALC appears to have a regulatory effect, helping both hypo and hyperthyroid condition


Sounds like adrenal fatigue. Potential causes, Mercury Amalgams, inoculations (shots), poor diet or stress.

[celery seed extract] this one below shows more protection against nitrosative & oxidative stress. Nutrosative stress involves inducible nitric oxide, the inflammatory kind, I think this would be very worth considering. It's already known as an effective anti-hypertensive and anti-gout medicine.

3-n-butylphthalide also possesses antiplatelet and antithrombotic activity and based on anecdotal results, it seems to lower blood sugar significantly.

This is a very relevant topic to this site I think.

When I was between 24 and 25 I remember having some trouble. At the time I was drink so many vegetable juices, my bladder was working over time and I unfortunately bought into vegetarian propaganda that meat was "evil." My amino acid intake was low as a result and that sapped my strength. I also had adrenal fatigue despite eating what I thought was a perfect diet. I would become dizzy from a lay down position (classic symptoms of AF).

Irregardless of diet, like the others were saying, performance anxiety plays a huge role, but having less than optimal blood flow to the right areas will just make "PA" much worse.

You an fight off PA with some physical help, such as with this supplement:

http://www.iherb.com/MRM-Natural-V-90-Capsules/4644?at=0

The primary power in this pill are Cnidium Monnier (12:1 Extract) and
Xanthoparmelia Scabrosa. These are phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors and they will give you boost of confidence
in all departments. I would add Acetyl L-Carnitine if you're not already taking it (4-grams in a day), check out the "Daily topic" on the reason for that.

Other than that, yeah those bloody condoms only add to the tension so a good rock solid physical lift from some of these supplements will help get around that obstacle too.

Orally, there is no chance. However, through the back end it probably can since the intestinal mucosa can absorb foreign tissue. Vaginally, I'm not certain, in fact I wonder if anyone has any supporting evidence that a guy could acquire HIV from vaginal intercourse.

From what I have heard from some sources, HIV primarily results from Hepatitis B or from Heparin injections given to the homosexual community.


Silymarin (from Milk Thistle) enhances glutathione-s-transferase (GST) activity and protects against abnormal liver. Selenium, Sulforaphane, Whey protein, Cysteine (or NAC), Glutamine, and lipoic acid to name the most well known to boost Glutathione Peroxidase.


I was thinking the same thing when the subject of AIDs came up. Honestly, I'm not sure. If you go on any AIDS info site they will tell you that anal entry will transmit it--of course that doesn't make it true. However the intestinal mucosa is in theory one way it could get there, but I haven't checked the studies to confirm it in the case of AIDS.


I would guess the reason for declining levels of testosterone and sperm counts in this day in age is due to estrogen-like molecules flooding everything. Pesticides are made with endocrine disruptors and/or estrogen-like molecules, herbacides, petrochemicals, and of course, BPA (Bisphenol-A) found in all kinds of foods, in plastic cups, can liners, plastic bottles, etc.

I went "nuts" over pomegranate when the studies first starting coming out, but unfortunately I discovered two things: (1) Pomegranate isn't cheap, at least in the quantities needed to get a good result. (2) I had not found it provide any noticeable effect on hair, at least on top of other supplements.

Pomegranate is a great nitric oxide inducer and I find it excellent for immunity also, but for hair purposes it's limited.

It's refreshing that hair loss research exists, they've been at it for a long time from the looks of it.


In my early days I never thought of myself as wheat/gluten sensitive, but I have noticed that when I eat a heavy load of wheat products, my skin tends to suffer, usually within a few days. I bought some wheat germ oil (Now brand) last year and I had what I thought was the unthinkable happen to me. The food sat in my stomach for hours on end, I never experienced heart burn before at least not like this. I didn't realize it was the wheat germ oil until my third try and that was it.

Food allergies for whatever reason occur with age, so it seems. I haven't a clue exactly why they occur outside of lactose intolerance.

Here is a product that helps with gluten digestion. I think this would be useful because it's incredibly difficult to avoid wheat/gluten entirely. Sourdough bread is a great substitute for wheat if you're into bread or sandwiches.

http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Gluten-Digest-60-Vcaps/12364?at=0


The reason sourdough is less evil than typical wheat/gluten breads is because of its lactic acid content.

I just wrote about his in my daily topic: Here's the meat of the article.

"According to the researchers in Lund, Sweden, sourdough bread is safe. Unlike standard wheat bread, It has been observed that bread containing lactic acid produced during the sourdough fermentation or added directly, has the ability to lower glucose and insulin responses after meals in humans.

The mechanisms for a lowered glucose response to bread containing lactic acid were found to be that the inclusion of lactic acid in bread reduces the rate of starch digestion by creating interactions between the gluten and starch."


I'm not sure which is the truth, but I can say that many report better benefits with iodine (Iosol) than Lugol's and vice versa. There doesn't seem to be complete agreement among the experts. Bernstein says his best results come from high doses of Lugol's (50 mg). Still others say natural food sources of iodine.

Perhaps ultimately, experimentation leads to the only truth.


Dr. David Brownstein reports that the best results come from 50 mg of Lugol's (or more) from his patients who lack iodine from presumably a near lifetime of consuming iodine blocking halides, such as fluoride, bromide, and chlorine. This isn't to say that everyone should mega dose, but different things work for different people-we are only as strong as our weakest link and that link could be reside anywhere.

If our entire body uses an approximate average of 1,500 milligrams of iodine, that's a lot of iodine to make up for so little. The thyroid only uses a total of 50 mg, but if it doesn't have its full capacity, then the rest of the body will be depleted in it.

jdp710 had mentioned in an older post that the discoverer of vitamin C, Albert Szent-Györgyi used about a gram of iodine daily. He lived longer than average.


If it happens to be toxic mold, the best treatment that I know of is HBOT (Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy).


Indoor Ultra violet light might be what you need to combat potential mold.


Usually when health is improved in both women and men their respective hormone profiles move in a positive direction for their gender. So in other words, when insulin resistance is reversed, testosterone levels usually rise in men, and they often fall in women.

However, it would still be nice to see a study on di-chiro-inositol involving men.


Something is wrong and hopefully further tests can figure it out. Usually when testosterone is low, cholesterol levels are high, in an attempt by the body to raise it, since cholesterol is a building block to your hormones.

I would suggest getting screen for conditions such as liver disease, hyperthyroidism, and intestinal malabsorption.
Another possibility is Manganese deficiency.

Finally, if you're using any kind of 5-AR blocker, like dutasteride or finasteride, this could wreak havoc with the endocrine system in some individuals.


High T3 suppresses testosterone.


The first study is on green tea, it's EGCG is inhibitory of oxalates due to the antioxidant activity. The second study suggest that black tea and coffee may increase oxalate. However, you can eliminate kidney stone virtually 100% by taking sufficient magnesium and b-complex (especially B6).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16724910

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17711092


That's correct, Magnesium & Brewer's yeast (or other source of B6) can prevent kidney stone formation.

As far as black tea goes, it can inhibit DHT by 72%, which is 2% above finasteride. Probably even more interesting is in that study, testosterone levels rose significantly which is very positive sign.

Some time ago I did a thread on Theaflavin extract, which comes from black tea. I honestly forgot try it as I had planned (see thread below). At the time of the thread I was not able to find Theaflavin extract at a reasonable price. I think this is worth a strong look, because Theflavins are incredibly potent free radical scavengers.


I'm not totally certain. Evidence suggests that black tea polyphenols do protect against androgen oxidation based inflammation. However, how long this remains active is another question.



Even though you DHEA is low, 50 milligrams is quite high for the age of 25. It would be preferable to boost the function by taking glandular extracts that combine pituitary, thymus and adrenal. These will assist with the thyroid and iodine you're taking.

The iron should be eliminated entirely (it can be a significant source of reactive free radicals). Iodine will help activate the iron you already do have.

Are you taking any supplements for the hair loss battle itself?

Two items I think that are sorely missing are a source of Omega-3 fatty acids and a potent fat and water soluble antioxidant.

Instead of a Vitamin E, I would guess that the sunwarrior brown rice powder is supplying some tocotrienols and other vitamin E like fractions. A high dose Vitamin E supplement can inhibit their absorption.


Have you had a toxic metals test? This is done through a 24-hour urine test. If you were to have even a modicum of elevated lead for instance, it can squash your testosterone levels.



[lupus] The first thing would be to check into undiagnosed celiac disease or at the very least, have her check into any sensitivity to wheat or gluten. Just to start off, would recommend the complete elimination of all grains except rice and corn to see if symptoms persist after a month.

Also have her avoid the nightshade vegetables just to be on the safe side, until they are determined to be safe.

Vitamin D levels are usually suppressed in Lupus as well as other autoimmune diseases. Would highly recommend her taking 10,000 IU of Vitamin D3 daily, or even better, have her get the levels checked and have the physician administer injections of 50,000 to 100,000 IU per week until her Vitamin D levels are in the optimal ranges, then to continue taking 10,000 IU per day.

Have her checked for heavy metals. Toxication can induce lupus. Appropriate metal detox maybe important. If this is the case, candida is likely to be a problem, but the elimination of most grains, and use of iodine and probiotics will help in time.

Have her prolactin levels checked. Hyperprolactinemia generally occurs in celiac disease and autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus. If valid, she's probably low thyroid. But only use natural dessicated thyroid, not synthetic prescription forms.

Would look into her taking high dose Iodine (Lugol's solution). In Lupus the ratio of 16-alpha-hydroxyestrogen to 2-hydroxyestrogen severely imbalanced. Healthy people have ten times the protective levels of 2-hydroxyestrogen than those with Lupus. The solution is both high dose Lugol's and taking Bio-DIM (diindolylmethane) at the therapeutic dose (four caps per day).

Lupus symptoms are exacerbated when a low stomach acid condition exists. Ironically, those with low stomach acid often take anti-acids, since these provide temporary relief during symptoms of low stomach acid, which happen to be reflux. More stomach acid will help fix the problem and provide relief. Read this for more info: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1762722-stomach-acid-is-essential-for-your-health

Dramatic relief can be offered to lupus sufferers with the use of low-dose Naltrexone. http://www.lowdosenaltrexone.org/ldn_and_ai.htm This will require a doctor's prescription, but it's worth the trouble. Forget the steroids, they are a death sentence, use LDN instead.

There are two specific Glycoproteins that are deficient in lupus patients. Mannose and Galactose are important for intracellular communication. Look for a Glycoprotein or glycoprotein product that contains at least these two or the whole 8-essential sugars.

Hopefully she's not taking any prednisone. Have her take a very large dose of Krill Oil (3,000 milligrams daily).

Typically lupus patients are very low in DHEA, she'll need somewhere between 25-200 mg in the a.m.

Finally would highly recommend her take Broccomax by Jarrow. It's a source of Sulforaphane, which will help fix a problem with Nrf2. If there is a deficiency in Nrf2 (at least in mice), Lupus development is at risk. Sulforaphane can help "repair" this problem.


Curcumin, which I would suggest to take with Resveratrol is taken just once per day with one of your larger meals.

Ecklonia Cava (Fibroboost) is best taken prior to your first meal and then again later on (could be prior to dinner or after if you forget). The idea with this one is to keep you protected a full 24-hours in terms of various age related factors.

Lipoic acid & Acetyl L-Carnitine should be taken together and either just before the meal or during.

Vitamin D should be taken once per day and it preferable to have with a meal that contains some fat.

Biotin could be taken at any time.

Probiotics (if you use these) is ideally taken before the meal.

Vitamins and Minerals I take at meal time, unless they are food based, such as with Brewer's yeast (can be taken at any time).

In general, I take various supplements just before or during the meal. I eat out a lot, so I'll usually sort out which ones I need for that meal and put them in my pocket before I leave and I'm ready to go. I store them in an Igloo cooler, so if I am traveling somewhere, the supplements are easily accessible.


Testosterone replacement has a catch-22, but if this is dealt with properly it can be very beneficial.

Testosterone improves a whole range of cardiovascular and insulin problems. However, having insulin resistance significantly increases the chance of very high levels of aromatase. One well known doctor describes this as hyperaromatization. It is becoming extremely common for men who receive T replacement to acquire some of the negative effects of estrogen, since much of the T is converted into estrogen.

The way to combat this is to take aromatase inhibitors and to improve glucose metabolism. I did a blog on this some months ago: http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1634153-estrogen-aromatase-insulin

You might suggest to him to go wheat and gluten free for a few months and see if there is any improvement. He may have alopecia universalis or universal body hair loss form of AA.

What is known is that a significant number of AA and AU patient have higher levels of T-helper 1 cytokines, Inf-gamma.

I would also suggest two supplements (1) N-Acetyl Cysteine and (2) Sulforaphane. Both of these together upregulate T-helper 1 immunity and restore of redox equilibrium.


[best ways to lower cortisol] Phosphatidylserine, Relora, and Ashwagandha are all effective, probably in that order (first being best).

[ashwaganda] Based on a study, I believe the maximum benefit is achieved with 250 mg, twice per day. If I am wrong, it's not too far from that figure.

[liver flush] These flush are good, but it is primarily sludge that passes through. They appear as many green stones.

As far as getting rid of the stones, chanca piedra works for both kidney and gallstones. Gallbladder problems occur from food allergy.

Here is a very low cost product that helps with water retention. http://www.iherb.com/Naturade-Herbal-Diuretic-60-Tablets/5617?at=0

This one here should be quite effective also: http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Water-Out-Herbal-Diuretic-100-VCaps/15373?at=0

I'm not sure about men, but in women, high dose B6 is quite helpful (this is usually due to hormone changes).

As far as cause, it could be related to your kidneys. In rare instances it could be from the liver. If it is, I know of only one thing that works, I would have to look it up, but it prevents astrocyte swelling in liver, that causes water retention.

How is your intake of potassium? The herbs in the formulas above should help with electrolyte balance.

Finally, do you know if you're prone to getting gout? See if you get anyway swelling in the ankles following intake of HFCS. If this is the case, try celery seed extract.


I think lund makes a good point. HFCS can raise blood pressure by raising uric acid levels. The mechanism of obesity and elevated blood pressure comes from this effect. Celery seed extract (3-n-butylphthalide) lowers uric acid levels, reduces blood pressure and does not adversely affect electrolyte balance.

I take 3-n-butylphthalide when I cheat (drinking soda or eating candy).


he most basic way to measure adrenal fatigue is a low DHEA level. Rather than taking DHEA itself, taking a glandular complex, containing the pituitary, thymus, adrenal, and thyroid along with iodine can potentate a normal DHEA level.

Of course, there are medical professionals who sometimes advise against taking glandulars, however results that I have seen contradict this advise. Moreover, physicians who have treated patients for decades have had good experience with glandulars for this purpose.


Every once in a while when my system stalls, which is fairly infrequent, I'll take an alternate probiotic to the one that I normally take (which is Jarrow EPS) and it's a generic formula quite similar to the Primal defense by Garden of Life, it happens to contain Saccharomyces boulardii, and it gets the job done!

This has me thinking that a little variety is a good idea.


Several years ago I went crazy trying to find sources of THC (Tetrahydrocurcumin), as at the time I wanted a non-staining topical curcumin to try. Eventually I ended up trying a topical curcumin that wasn't THC, but another non-staining version. I generally do not use topicals and did not for long.

THC is purported to reduce hyperpigmentation but this won't affect gray hair. Hydrogen peroxide according to the latest research is the what causes hair to go gray.


To treat keloidal scars you'll need to purchase SSKI or super saturated potassium iodide. Search for a brand called Tri-Quench on the Internet.

Apply the SSKI on the keloid a few times per day. This treatment works, but it will take a while, anywhere from several months to a year (maybe even longer). However, within a few months you will see progress and eventually it will flatten out to be a normal scar and not a raised scar.


If you use "iodine" for this purpose it has to be SSKI.

Here are some recent studies on hyperpigmentation:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19845667

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19735512

Therapy wise, probably the most effective and quick is to use intense pulse light therapy. It's a form of a laser. Look for IPL or Intense Pulsed Light Therapy.


Take your blood pressure while sitting down. Then, stand up and immediately take your blood pressure again. Your systolic (first) number should have raised 8 to 10 mm. If it dropped, you probably have adrenal fatigue.


I'm not too concerned, here's why.

The study used a very high dose of lipoic acid in a rat, which have vastly different redox (reduction/oxidation) systems than humans. The dose was an injection of 100 mg per kilogram of body weight of lipoic acid.

Note that at such a massive dose, that lipoic acid is a B-like vitamin and if you use a lot of it, taking full b-complex is important. B vitamins are what keep homocysteine down, especially choline, B6, folate, and B12.


If you're taking say, Acetyl L-Carnitine, I would strongly recommend you take lipoic acid with it, to prevent free-radicals as result of ATP generation.


Chasteberry or Vitex agnus-castus is best taken in a large dose. Prague commented the other day how he used 6 capsules and it kicked up a nice response.

I started taking Chasteberry twice a day a few years ago after I read a study on Prolactin being a target in hair loss.


I'm sure you're correct, b/c according to the research, Mucuna Pruriens lowers prolactin better than chasteberry, but the price of Mucuna Pruriens is kind of high. How much MP do you take? When I have tried Mucuna Pruriens I only took a single capsule. I was hesitant to take a larger dose at the time for reasons I cannot recall.


I know this is a little off the subject, but finasteride in some individuals totally and sometimes irrevocably ruins one's endocrine system. I wouldn't totally rule out your low cholesterols to finasteride use.

I wouldn't be surprised if there is a rise in prolactin post finasteride use. However, studies have not shown finasteride to to effect prolactin levels. But that said, I should mention that it is stated that prolactin levels remain in the normal range and any changes are not statistically significant. In plain English, it could probably still cause elevation in prolactin, it may just be slight (not statistically significant). Studies show that male balding profiles have a slight elevation in prolactin.

Any history of steroid use or opiate use could possibly affect endocrine system outcomes. I should also note, any history of SSRI's and anti-seizure drugs should be taken into account.

In any case, I would try to get off the poison. There are no long term studies on 5-AR blockers and in my opinion they probably will eventually lead to memory or neurological disorders later in life.

I'd say go for Chasteberry or other natural prolactin reducer.


Resveratrol products against endothelial mitochondria in metabolic diseases. Resveratrol is anti-aromatase and when combined with resveratrol has a number of synergistic effects. New studies are coming out weekly on this and other actions.


Whey protein is okay, and only initially is a strict diet needed.

Does the spit test really work? Depends on who you ask. My trouble with it, is that I do not know the origin
nor have I seen any tests that valid it either. A candida antibodies test is not cheap so the spit test is
a cheap alternative. I will try to find an answer to this--so far I've come up empty.

With a full frontal assault on Candida like those items spit test pass or not, you should be okay.


I agree, I think a tongue coated or uncoated is probably better indicator and more realistic. I searched a while now and still have not found anything to validate the spit test.


I'll start one with interesting fact and it just makes hair that much more of a mystery. If a man is castrated before puberty he will keep all of his hair.

If a man is castrated after puberty he will still lose his hair.

This is still a mystery and hopefully one of us or someone will figure it out.

Precocious (early) balding typically occurs with hypothyroidism or elevated prolactin or both. Prolactin is a target for hair besides DHT.

Early balding is essentially triggered by inflammatory proteins which DHT signals. One theory is that bacteria and to some extent yeasts, fungi and demodex mites benefit from the high yield of sebum from produced with high androgens.
The microscopic, lipid (sebum) living life emit an enzyme, phospholipase type enzymes which break apart these fatty acids to release potent inflammatory molecules and cytokines.


You might try Pycnogenol instead of ECE. Note that I will get an unfavorable reaction to pycnogenol, but I have heard of at least one example where one did well on pycnogenol and not too well on ECE. With me, pycnogenol seems to generate too much iNOS, which is an inflammatory nitrosamine. It may prove to be in the opposite for because some do very well with it.


If there's enough cheese on the pizza, it will help slow down the carbohydrate conversion into glucose.

Most soda (within the United States) is sweetened with high fructose corn syrup, which does not cause an insulin spike since it is primarily metabolized by the liver. HFCS only has about 10% potential conversion into glucose, so impact on blood sugar is very minimal.

If I eat that kind of meal---and I do eat like this once in a while, I won't be caught dead without my supplements but I can do this without any serious repercussions.

It's possible you're a carb type, but it's not conclusive due to the above reasons.


I'm sure the doctor will cite the Pichichero study on ethyl mercury. Is it really safe? It's probably safer than methyl mercury, however ethyl mercury's half-life is 6 to 7 days, while shorter than methyl mercury, it is still quite long for a highly toxic substance to to be in the body.

Notice the doctor said that it exits quickly. That has been proven false. You can state that the Pichichero study, while not evaluated for safety of ethyl mercury at all (one of its design flaws), it did at least confirm the half-life and that is enough to cause great concern. Note that the study was on infants, and how it reacts with adults is unknown.

The real truth is, no one actually knows how "safe" or dangerous ethyl mercury really is. I know that they have not evaluated the "safety" of adjuvants in the new vaccine. Studies on the vaccine has completely stopped as of last August last I heard. It's essentially a toxic human experiment and the long-term effects are never evaluated, and the very serious effects from these vaccinates are always latent, so several months or years down the road is when the scary result could happen.

If you end up taking the vaccine, I would suggest putting on a topical french clay which will help absorb the toxins somewhat from the affected area. On top of that, take a humic/fulvic acid supplement to combat potential mercury problems.


They are quite different besides what you mentioned. Acetyl L-Carnitine is an amino acid. Phosphatidylserine is a phospholipid. ALC generates ATP, or cellular energy and helps increase fatty acid combustion or using fat as fuel. It penetrates the blood brain barrier and acts like an antioxidant to the brain. It works even better when combined with Lipoic acid.

PS is useful in ADD and exercise induced stress.


Arginine pyroglutamate can cause skin eruptions on the scalp. This sort of arginine is resistant against lysine (does not block each other), but any extra lysine is complementary to taking it. The combo can boost GH release, but as hadrion pointed out, it should be taken on an empty stomach and especially without any carbohydrate consumption.


You might not really need these. "AP" is good if you're on a strong 5-AR inhibitor or need an extra boost in libido. The combo of AP and Lysine can increase pituitary growth hormone release, but this may not be an advantage is your not pushing multiple decades.


Both Krill oil and Ecklonia cava help reverse the type of skin aging that is accelerated with smoking.


Gout is especially aggravated by intake of fructose, especially HFCS. This is the primary culprit in most cases.

Fructose significantly raises uric acid levels and recently this has been shown to be a mediator in metabolic syndrome and obesity.

cpio mentioned celery seed extract. That helps, and the product to buy is tart cherry extract. Both of these lower uric acid just as well as the drug, except with no side-effects.

A side note: I take celery seed extract and cherry extract when I want to indulge in soda. I do not have any problem with gout, just want to counter the effects of HFCS. My impression is is rids some serious waste by causing an early elimination of by products of HFCS. By impression, I am just guessing based on my own experience with it.


Yes the amount of brewer's yeast to take would be a lot to equal, say the RDA. That doesn't really matter, because in natural, non-synthetic isolate form it is isn't the "weight" or milligrams that matter, it is the power of the natural source. A small amount of brewer's yeast b vitamins will outmatch several times the amounts of synthetic isolates.

I'll pop anywhere from 5 to 10 per meal, but it's no big deal. There are some sites that vilify magnesium Stearate, but I really do not believe this is a problem.

I guess as jksl pointed out, there's probably a lot worse things in McDonald's.


Brewer's yeast contains vitamin B4 (not found in regular b-vitamins), it cannot be synthesized. It also contains beta glucan, chromium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, and selenium. Even has the mineral tin which may or may not be good for hair loss (evidence only in animals so far).

Overall there's 14 minerals, and 17 vitamins . It's also loaded in protein and RNA and I think there's something to having a source of RNA for hair.

For whatever reason this combination of natural sources seems to improve acne and I'm not sure what else might be in there, but it works better than the "drug-like" B-complex isolates for sale.


Other studies show that iodide increases thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH) also, so I suspect it's the iodine.


Aging is lack of oxygen transport within cells. Blood flow is just one measure and fibrosis and inflammation are involved with hypoxia (lack of oxygen).

Better blood flow is better. Over the years I've heard a lot of theories tossed around about blood flow being a possible negative for hair loss, however it goes against the very diseases that exacerbate hair loss.

As far as calcification, this topic frequently gets over simplified. I should point out that is many diseases or conditions that involve poor regulation of calcium, which include calcium deposits, bacteria and heavy metal also follow calcium deposition.

Poor tissue oxygenation, inflammation, calcification, bacteria and heavy metals, free-radicals. Based on other disease models, these are key factors in this process.


Your ultra low cholesterol reading I think is of prime concern. Potential causes are hyperthyroidism, liver disease or some sort of malabsorption problem in the intestines (could be the wheat/gluten factor).

Low cholesterol can cause anxiety and depression, and cause strange cortisol and hormone output. I think the problem here is entirely related to your low cholesterol. All your hormones are made from it.


DHT is needed for bone.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19732831


The "acidity factor" is not applicable to everyone. My diet for example thrives on extremely high meat intake. In fact without enough acidity, some can be prone to get kidney stones and osteoporosis. Adverse calcium deposition can result from an overly alkaline system, not necessarily an over acidic one. In other words, every one is different.

Key factors for proper calcium homeostasis are Magnesium intake, Vitamin D3, Vitamin K2, healthy glucose and insulin metabolization, and Omega 3 fatty acids.

In the study, the key phrase here is "DHT is more active when used for short periods of time and in early stages of bone development "


Some of the anti-inflammatory effects of curcumin are mediated by the upregulation of peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-gamma (PPAR-gamma) activation. So no need to take the very dangerous drug Actos. In fact, the inhbition of TGF-beta by Curcumin is related to its PPAR-gamma activation I believe.


Soy isoflavones are tricky, because even if one is not an equol producer, taking large amounts of Genistein and Daidzein (the isoflavone that is primarily responsible for conversion into equol) can still product results. I had not taken soy isoflavones for any great length of time, as I was never that impressed with the research. I should mention that Kudzu contains both these isoflavones usually at about 2% of their dry weight.


Both Picolinate and Opti-Zinc are great, and the only way to out perform those is Zinc Orotate.
At worst dibasic calcium could have lead, but usually it's okay and is just a filler.


Stomach acid is the staff of life and it's critical for the immune system.


Is this a case of autoimmune pancreatitis?

Also does this person produce any insulin at all or just a small amount?

Would suggest lipoic acid and have them increase the amount slowly to see how they respond to it. If it is tolerated increase it gradually up a 100 milligrams every few days. If it is well suited switch to stabilized R-Lipoic Acid.

Have them check their vitamin D level and supplement amounts necessary to get a range of between 70 and a 100.

Gymnema sylvestre increases the production of beta cell islets in the pancreas, also Pterocarpus marsupium.

Usually pancreatitis is associated with Helicobacter pylori infection. I recommend anyone with an autoimmune condition to take large doses of sulphoraphane. It would be wise for this person to take a good probiotic also.

There's a study that has yet to be duplicated in humans but it was found that injecting capsaicin directly into the pancreas in mice recapitulated insulin producing islets. Essentially suggesting that it is autoimmune related and not such much complete failure.


Almost forgot, if there are other drugs used other than insulin would be important to know. Also the kind of insulin used is important. Unfortunately, greed and opportunistic pharma is undermining bio-identical human insulin and using synthetics which do not work well in the human body. The timing is off.


Metoprolol, a beta-blocker is a drug to avoid. Not only can it potentially exacerbate insulin problems, it is a drug to avoid for the sake of any patient or condition. Hypertension is looked to be a "disease," but it is more of a symptom of a problem not addressed with a medication. In the case of a beta-blocker, they are dangerous to drop so their physician would need to assist them. Unless their blood pressure if above 160 (systolic), medication is not necessary.

Ramipril is more benign, but ultimately getting plenty of vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acid, Magnesium, Vitamin K and a variety of antioxidants will do a lot more good.


hose Hydrochlorothiazides have turned out to be brutal. I never liked them, but once thought they were safer than the other antihypertensive poisons but now there's been a lot on them the last couple years. It's amazing that they are so commonly prescribed for diabetics.

What you listed won't interfere with the medications and it's all good stuff, but would seek to have the doctor eliminate them as soon as possible, especially the beta blocker.

Thinner blood is very desirable and for someone with now blood sugar trouble, Ecklonia Cava is ideal. Impaired glucose tolerance is a gateway to antiplasmin, which means that they will have an increased tendency to clot and have thicker blood, which leads to all the circulatory diseases.

Would also recommend Magnesium, Benfotiamine, high-dose Biotin, Vanadyl Sulfate, high-dose vitamin D.


Pretty steep Glycated hemoglobin. The absence of a C-Peptide on this lab report suggests this pancreas is still producing some insulin, so to clarify is the patient on any kind of insulin right now?

The average doctor is "drunk" on pharmaceutical propaganda and follow medical protocols blindly without question. In the case of blood sugar "medications" it does more harm than good to be on them. In other words, it is better to have high blood sugar than to be on this type of medication. Be leary of any medication to lower blood sugar, because to control glucose in the various ways these drugs do actually destroys the very organs that regulate blood sugar.

To protect against this kind of glycohemoglobin A1c, Carnosine, Stablized R-Lipoic Acid, Acetyl L-Carnitine and Benfotiamine are very important.


Recovery is possible. Important question, does the person have a history if digestive problems or any gallbladder trouble? Also, any recent operations or use of any other drugs aside from thiazides?

Would be especially careful about wheat/gluten. In fact, it would be wise to eliminate this for at least 30-days to see if there is quick improvement. The reason is wheat/gluten is a very common in pancreas problems.


Shouldn't be anything to worry about. Is he taking some sort of B-Complex? It would be a good idea to add benfotiamine and Magnesium also if not already. These two nutrients are in short supply for this type of problem.


None of these supplements have any drug interactions. Metoprolol is a dangerous drug (beta-blocker), would try to get off this when possible with cooperation with the physician.

Those with blood sugar problems need additional magnesium, because much of it is lost. Chelated Magnesium is fine, so is Magnesium Aspartate. Avoid Magnesium oxide unless there are some other forms mixed in.


'm not sure if this ended up on another thread, but did I mention Vanadyl Sulfate? This is the most effective way to get blood sugar levels lower, but a high dose is needed. Have him take one 20 milligrams capsules with each meal.


Sounds like peripheral neuropathy and/or diabetic neuropathy. It is a very common condition and is caused by the erosion of the myelin sheath, which insulates the nerves. After a while, supplements like Benfotiamine and lipoic acid will help restore this and at the very least prevent further damage. Diabetics cannot hold on to thiamine or vitamin B1, so this fat soluble form which is Benfotiamine will not be lost such as water soluble thiamine and will retain itself to protect the kidneys, nerves and the vascular system.


Blood thinning qualities is the way to extend life, especially with poor glucose tolerance. The greater the insulin resistance the higher levels of antiplasmin, which thicken the blood

I forgot to mention this but your idea on the 200:1 aloe is a good one, it's quite effective with blood sugar. Cinnulin PF is a good cinnamon preparation it contains type A polyphenols which have a very potent effect. Most important I think is Vanadyl Sulfate. All would be best if possible.


I've worked for probably the largest natural medical practice that treats Diabetes naturally. Thousands have used higher dosages than 20 mg or 40 mg of Vanadyl Sulfate. I'm sure you have noticed that 99% of all supplements contain fractions of this amount, but it is quite safe and effective.

Cinnulin PF and Cinnamon extract are not the same. Cinnamon contains some volatile fatty compounds that are toxic. Cinnulin PF is an extract of only the type A polyphenols (water soluble) that lower blood sugar and triglycerides significantly.



jdp710 - When you mentioned the topical Lysine, especially with you current experience it seems to wrap up all of the important factors such as all the posts in the DKK-1 thread, the herpes simplex virus thread, NO/ONOO cycle, etc.

Before this I wasn't all that excited about Lysine since I had tried mega doses in years past, mostly on the basis on a patent and a study on women's hair loss.

But topically this can bring on a whole new dimension.

europe - If you're reading this, Lysine inhibits MMP-9 (a collagenase enzyme that degrades hair follicles), it inhibits Herpes simplex virus (jdp710 has a great thread on this), helps prevent the deposition of Lipoprotein(a) and Lysine can help dampen the adverse effects of when Nitric Oxide combines with superoxide, forming potent oxidant peroxynitrite per NO/ONOO cycle.


his wheat/gluten connection seems to be the one major thing that would explain why something so unnatural (hair loss) is so common. Eating grains has only been around for 6 thousand years? Which is just a tiny fraction in human history.


TMG was introduced to me with a really startling prediction in that of all its potential can reduce 60 to 70% causes of all death. Whether this is accurate or not is difficult to say, but since in low thyroid, homocysteine is a silent killer causing perforations in artery walls and if homocysteine is not kept in check this could be the result. TMG, being a potent methylator and resolve this along with other functions.


Stabilized R-Lipoic acid (not standard R-Lipoic acid) is better than ALA because it's much better chelator of iron verses standard alpha lipoic acid. It's also offers superior anti-inflammation and inhibits MMPs, whereas standard does not all that much. Lastly, it's about 10 times more potent.


I like to rotate some extras on a whim, but I'll list a few that I've been using pretty regularly. I don't list iodine since it may not be applicable to everyone. I think it is, but I cannot prove it. Evidence is mounting all the time though, did you see that thread on Thyrotropin releasing hormone (TRH)? What increases that? Iodine and iodide.

I'll take Spirulina from Now brand and when that runs out, I'll use Chlorella from Now brand, then switch back to Spirulina again.

I take one serving of Source Naturals, Renewal Antioxidants
http://www.iherb.com/Source-Naturals-Renewal-Antioxidants-60-Tablets/4540?at=0

Other than that I take a two double-strength Hyaluronic acid capsules from Now brand. It's not for hair purposes b/c I already determined years before that it had no impact on my hair, it's strictly for preventing wrinkles and keeping the skin hydrated and all its other functions (eyes, etc.).


Fortified cereals on the other hand are a problem because they are inserted with inorganic iron, not part of a food complex.

Lipoic acid, Ecklonia Cava, and curcumin help reduce iron overload, accumulation and oxidative stress.


Brewer's yeast helps to fight yeast overgrowth. Brewer's yeast is not active yeast and it contains properties which are anti-yeast/Candida.


Okay, here is my counter. I highlighted in a section in this text that drives the main point, although this entire paste could be read to get the full picture. In a nutshell, iodized salt is linked to Hashimoto's yet when real quantities of iodine/iodide in the form of Lugol's solution were used prior to iodization of salt, there were no reported cases of Hashimoto's. Additionally, as stated in other threads, Guy E. Abraham's colleague, Dr. Brownstein has found his patients with Hashimoto's are not only low in iodine, they get better when they take real amounts, per Lugol's like preparations. Brownstein explains that while some medical text cautions against iodine and Hashimoto's his results in real patients is the opposite finding.


I'm not about to adopt Aajonus Vonderplanitz's diet, but I believe it a 100%. Conventional nutritionists still believe the current dogma about e-coli, salmonella, etc. If you have got healthy flora, this isn't a problem. Decayed food is pre-digested food and it supplies enzymes which are in short supply with cancer. Proteolytic enzymes are necessary to eat cancer, and when so called "safe" meat is cooked, you're just killing off the enzymes.


About ten years ago one of my colleagues, who was a nutritional expert that spanned over several decades (he was in his late 70's at the time) ate raw liver on a daily basis. He had great energy and did not act his age. Last I saw him he was in excellent health


I'm not so worried about the iron content in foods, except maybe for iron fortified grains. Most of the supplements we are taking combat the iron oxidation effect, so not too worried.

I think as long as there is essential fatty acids in the diet (Omega-3 supplements) to counteract Arachidonic acid, we're okay.

Iodine supplementation can counteract foods like broccoli that contain some goitrogens.


Whether goitrogenic foods present a potential threat is difficult to say, since from what I have gathered the body sees it has a temporary inhibition of thyroid hormone. Nevertheless it has also been studied that iodine prevents the initial negative threat in the first place.


It is safe to take Lipoic acid alone, but it's not recommended to take Acetyl L-Carnitine alone. The reason is that through its generation of ATP through the mitochondria, it can increase free radicals. This is not the case if you take it with lipoic acid.

Curcumin and Resveratrol should be taken together. They are synergistic in one or more actions, one of them being inverse agonists of the CB1 receptor.


It's been widely reported that MSG (monosodium glutamate) induces obesity in rats and triples insulin secretion. What I haven't seen until now is a proper human study. If MSG exhibits even half the damage in humans than it does in mice, it is something to avoid. Of course it's found in all kinds of foods.


Because some supplements are better to take in the morning or lunch than at night, take those during or just before those meals. Those would include Acetyl L-Carnitine and Omega-3 fatty source. Everything else could be taken with any meal just before or during the meal.


Most should be taken before the meal or at the time of the meal. The reason is to counteract free radicals and to buffer glucose and insulin response.


Some lucky non-balders have minimal upregulation of inflammatory proteins so there's no real attack on their hair.


Diabetics are much more prone to heart disease.

Here's a few questions before we proceed. If he's interested I know of a place he can go for various treatments to get everything helped, including the stroke, assuming there were some complications with it.

Would need to know what drugs he's currently taking. The reason is that diabetic drugs make the patient far worse in virtually all cases. Assuming he's also on heart medication is important also.

What's his general condition? Shortness of breath, his physical ability? Is he on any health supplements?

I wonder if the medical staff gave him an IV-Magnesium treatment upon his arrival? I sure hope so.


Considering his history of stroke, I can only hope he's not on warfarin/coumadin. If he's not on it already and you find out they are prescribing it to him, tell him it is a guaranteed death sentence. If he wants to live don't take any rat poison. If he's already on it, then he will have to continue to take it, but there are some ways to reduce the damage (will explain that if that is the case). If he hasn't taken any coumadin/warfarin yet and he is told to do so, tell him to take Nattokinase and Ecklonia Cava instead.

I would recommend the liberal use of Magnesium oil, Magnesium Orotate, Sulforaphane (restores activation of Nrf2 in the disease-prone regions of the arteries), Vitamin K2, find out if they checked him for Vitamin D levels, chances are very high that they are low. He'll probably need 10,000 IU of D3 per day.

200 milligrams of Ubiquinol per day is important.

A natural form of B-complex is essential (non-isolate forms), Brewer's yeast is highly recommended for this.

D-Ribose can regenerate heart tissue, the amount to take is 5-gram servings 2 to three times daily.

He'll also need plenty of Omega-3 fatty acids, but preferably 3 grams of krill oil per day would be better.

He'll also need to take 6 grams of Perfusia-SR per day (contraindicated with Nitroglycerin)

Hope they check his testosterone levels, because chances are strong that he's very low. Testosterone supplementation can work wonders on both diabetes and heart disease.

Cardiologists are taught to believe that heart disease is a "plumbing problem" but it is untrue. The real problem is nutritional. Natural forms of B-complex, vitamin E, Tocotrienols, complexed Vitamin C and Grape seed extract are very important. Vitamin C in the correct whole form is anti-viral, Vitamin E in the natural form helps rid the waste acids in the heart, and natural, non-isolate vitamin B-complex prevent heart paralysis.

Unfortunately, the conventional mindset only has evaluated studies based on synthetic isolates and without synergy and often by themselves in small clusters. I find more often that not, it is a deliberate attempt to prove failure for vitamin therapy. Synthetic isolates, might as well be drugs.

The guidelines that cardiologist must follow disparage natural treatments and recommend beta-blockers, nitro and daily aspirin but it doesn't work.


Coronary artery bypass is frequently unnecessary. Do you know which arteries are blocked? One surprising fact is that placebo surgery is just as effective, although there are exceptions depending on which arteries are blocked. Another question--does he any any shortness of breath or angina pain? Or did this heart attack occur silently without any warning or symptom?

An alternative treatment, which works better (it is approved by medicare) is EECP, this stands for Enhanced External Counterpulsation.

This treatment was developed by Harry Soroff, MD, at Harvard University more than 50 years ago as a treatment for angina. EECP is a noninvasive therapy that dramatically increases the blood flow through the heart arteries, pumping blood from the legs and lower abdomen. It's performed externally without surgery, it works by laying on an elevated surface, adjustable cuffs are placed around the lower extremities from the ankles to just below the waist. Then, timed with each beat of your heart, the stocking contracts, pushing blood up the extremities, through the veins, and into the heart.

It works just like heart bypass, except that it works better and without being cut open and being subject to anesthesia, which frequently causes other complications (memory loss is one).

What makes EECP superior to bypass surgery is that it opens up collateral circulation. This is a process that naturally occurs during artery occlusion. As coronary arteries gradually become blocked, the heart opens up additional avenues of blood around the blockage.

One treatment session lasts about an hour, and is conducted over a course of 3-weeks for 35 sessions. Usually the patient reads a book or listens to music, some even fall asleep. It's useful for other circulatory conditions as well.

Another nice thing about EECP is that it helps reverse the damage done by bypass surgery itself. Bypass surgery is considered "the gold standard," but it has been proven not to be, it's the money that keeps it going. But even if myself and others explain all these facts to a patient in ICU, they are already scared to death from their cardiologist saying that if they don't do the heart surgery they are doomed.

By chance if he is receptive to this idea, you can find places here to have the procedure done instead of bypass:

http://www.vasomedical.com/

If you have ask a typical heart doctor about EECP, they've probably heard of it, but they have been trained to believe it's a last line therapy, to be performed after (the much more profitable heart surgery is tried first). Yet, they rarely even offer EECP in the last place anyway.

EECP therapy was developed at one of the most prestigious medical centers in this country and is has been widely used in China for decades, it has been slow to get off the ground in the United States for obvious reasons.

Based on what he's taking so far, drug wise the supplements would be fine. That could change if they decide to put him on something else.


Resveratrol can chelate copper, but it's the dose that makes the difference. It takes about 4.9 mg per Kilogram of body weight to activate the calorie restriction gene profile. Amounts well in excess of that can lead to excess copper chelation which will negatively effect collagen formation and cause tendonitis and other problems.

Wouldn't be too worried about vitamin C getting in the way unless you're taking mega doses during resveratrol supplementation.

I left something important out. Resveratrol will work better when there are some synergistic components (other polyphenol sources) such as Quercetin, Curcumin, etc. Longevinex already has Quercetin in there so that will help and allow you to take less than 4.9 mg per kg. Exactly how much is hard to say, but somewhere between 100 to 300 mg.

Moreover, Resveratrol in amounts that exceed 500 mg can disrupt folic acid uptake, which is another problem besides copper chelation. That all said, 300 mg might be the upper limit for general safety. Personally I take 200 milligrams of trans-resveratrol from Now and I take some Quercetin from other sources.


I think the best explanation is low thyroid.

To summarize real quick, thyroid influences what I believe to be the next factor that influences hair loss, which is insulin resistance. Backing up just a bit, the causes of low thyroid are many, such as processed foods, additives, xenoestrogens, and many other factors.

Insulin resistance is a problem, because it reduces oxygenation, increases DHT, imbalances intestinal microflora, upregulates negative proteins, and invites chronic inflammation.


I can think of a few reasons to test reverse T3 levels. Firstly, if there is indication of insulin resistance or diabetes and secondly if there is high presence of mercury. Thirdly, if energy production is low despite thyroid and iodine replenishment.

In diabetics, the process of conversion from T4 (thyroxine) into T3 (triiodothyronine) is less efficient. Typically thyroid tests will reveal absolutely nothing wrong with thyroid hormone in patients with blood sugar issues, but if they also check into Reverse T3, this will indicate the trickery, fooling your body into thinking it has enough T3. If energy production is low despite whole thyroid treatment, this I think is a sign that bio-identical T3 would help gets things back into proper order.

Mercury of course, also increases reverse T3, again fooling the labs and making the patient appear to have normal thyroid function.

Other than mercury, there are other heavy metals, such as cadmium (we get this from just breathing brake dust in the air) or perpetual fasting.

I would try something like Humifulvate to gently clear out these toxins.


Taking large amounts of beta-sitosterol builds over time, it's a "silent" disaster. Libido slowly gets worse, depression can set in, but it can be so subtle that it's not obvious until you've used it a while.

Unfortunately, there are probably millions now taking it just to lower cholesterol since it's in so many products now. Beta-sitosterol reduces dietary cholesterol intake, so there is potential testosterone not available, including the other steroid hormones synthesized from cholesterol.


yaluronic acid like molecules are found in cancer, but it is not Hyaluronic acid and in fact in cancer there is a high break down of hyaluronic acid. This can be measured by looking at hyaluronidase levels, which increase significantly in cancer and can be used as a marker.

I take two of these double strength capsules per day. I have not issues with pain of any sort, but use it just to prevent wrinkling. It's also good for the eyes and practically everything else. The body loses about 1% of its capacity to make HA per year so when I hit the age of 70 and beyond, I wonder what kind of effect this will have. So far so good.


In the form of Broccoli sprouts, not regular broccoli is the best source of Sulforaphane. Personally, I'm not a fan of regular Broccoli, but Broccoli sprouts in my opinion taste better, and are very easy to eat. They are great in salads and sandwiches and the like.

Broccoli sprouts contain up to 50 times more Sulforaphane than Broccoli and they are extremely bioavailable, more so than supplements in this case. I've looked into this issue before and I recall that a modest amount of daily consumption of the sprouts only would give you a solid dose of Sulforaphane.


Broccoli sprouts contain 250 milligrams of sulforaphane glucosinolate per 100 grams per serving. So that's 2.5 milligrams per gram. The good news is that the antioxidant effect lasts for longer than a day, but apparently for a few days. I'll have to look it up to be certain just how long it lasts for.

10 grams supplying 25 mg sounds about right.


Sulforaphane research has been amazing in the last year, everything from skin and hair health, to cardiovascular and lung health, to prostate health, not to mention the digestive benefits. I think part of the secret to this nutrient is that it restores innate antioxidant protection to various body systems.

Sulforaphane is becoming a classical epigenetic modulator, capable of redirecting genetic expression. It does everything from histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibition (useful in cancer prevention), protects against glutathione degradation (useful in Parkinson's prevention), improves phase II detoxification significantly, protects against atherosclerosis by restoring Nrf2 status in the endothelium, blunts the androgen receptor in prostatic cancer, and protects keratinocytes from depletion of antioxidant capacity--this last part is especially interesting for hair growth.

I could go on and on, I believe it even protects the skin against atopic dermatitis (eczema), by modulating skin immunity.


She will want to check into underlying conditions that may be causing symptoms, such as low vitamin D is associated with diffuse pain often have low levels of vitamin D. Vitamin D deficiencies can cause a bone disorder called osteomalacia, which is synonymous with fibromyalgia. Find out how much sun or lack of sun she has had and get her to a doctor who will give her a shot of high dose vitamin D, then have her take large doses to amp up her optimal level.

Also she'll want to evaluate and test for heavy metals. Thyroid is another huge factor and there is where iodine comes in.

Fibromyalgia patients typically have low levels of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), so if this is the case in terms of he energy level she would need co-enzyme Q10 (as ubiquinol), Acetyl L-carnitine, magnesium, and ribose (3 to 15 grams per day in 1 to 3 doses. I would highly recommend Ecklonia Cava for this too, since it helps break down fibrin. She'll also need melatonin and serotonin precursors if depression is involved.

The treatment should should look into right away is Frequency Specific Microcurrent (FSM). Go to www.frequencyspecific.com to find a practitioner.

Another thing to look into right way is Low-dose naltrexone (LDN). This modulates the immune system and can provide almost instant relief. The dose is 3.5 milligrams taken at night, but she'll need a prescription for it.


Mag oil sprayed daily would be highly recommended as well.

High dose Lugol's would help break down the fibrin, I think I forgot to mention that.


[tribulus terrestris] No worries here. I've tried it for long periods of time.

Studies indicate there is no changes to androgen or estrogens in vivo. I've only seen a study where it raised testosterone when it was low via LH, but not with normal androgen status.

There is an interesting review (below) on how it increases melanocytes, which theoretically could help stall the graying of hair.

http://www.jfmmu.com/pdf2/200612/2006121777.pdf

Grey hair and thyroid has a connection. So consider iodine and GliSODin.


Like everybody else, I once thought of Lithium was some awful drug with terrible sides and used for bipolar disorders.
Of course our drug oriented culture makes it easy to forget that Lithium is really a mineral.

Lithium as carbonate is very poorly absorbed. Anything can be toxic, so the type and amount in this context is what matters.

Therapeutic effects of Lithium require large dosing for the Rx Lithium Carbonate. This large dosing creates a toxic effect.

Lithium as Orotate or Aspartate are much better absorbed and only a fraction is needed to do what it was originally intended for.

Criminals or people in prison typically have 400 times LESS lithium in their hair than the rest of us. Meaning that for whatever reason, their uptake of protective lithium is very low. A similar notion could be said for Omega-3 fatty acids, since both Lithium and Omega-3 protect against depression and violent behavior.

If it were up to Moi, I would put trace amounts of Lithium in our water supplies instead of the neurotoxic fluoride.

Lithium has been found to do some extraordinary things. It will prevent Alzheimer's disease. It will prevent and halt the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). It protects against Parkinson's and promotes autophagy, which a process of the body cleaning up proteins that shouldn't be present in the brain. It protects against glutamate toxicity and it protects against stroke.

Usually the human brain will shrink significantly during advanced age. Lithium prevents gray matter shrinkage. It also keeps "all your marbles," so as long as you're taking Omega-3 or using Lithium you're protected against being a vegetable or rather, our brain becoming a vestigial organ.

I could go on and on about Lithium, and there was a great link on it that should answer many questions. This is by Dr. Jonathan V. Wright who has used Lithium orotate for 30 years.


Wnt is a protein involved in hair growth. I can explain in more detail if you like but it gets complicated.


Elevated cholesterol can result from low testosterone, low Vitamin D levels, elevated metals, low iodine, or low thyroid. Generally high cholesterol is a sign that it is trying to make more of something.

Of course most physicians look to treat the symptom instead of the cause. Whether the cholesterol is actually higher might be another matter. Personally I would rather have a cholesterol level above 200 then one lower than 200. The reason is is the mortality rates, risk of stroke etc, found in low cholesterol levels.

Krill oil is very effective for raising HDL levels and lower LDL. There's also Niacin (regular), plus many other options. As long as cholesterol is not oxidized it's not a problem, this is where antioxidants come in.


I would go for 10,000 IU. I live in sunny California and I take 6,000 IU on a daily basis. Patients who are low on Vitamin D typically get 50,000 IU treatments per week. Taking it with a food containing fat will improve absorption.


I haven't heard of any reports of shedding from oral Vitamin D3. That sounds like Now Brand, which is the same D-3 that I take myself. Taking one every three days is only the suggested dose. When they caution not to exceed the recommended dose, they are referring to whatever dose your health care practitioner instructed.

In order for vitamin D to be harmful, you would need to take 40,000 IU per day, over several years. There are only a few, rare, medical conditions which 5,000 IU would be contraindicated such as sarcoidosis.

The amount of Vitamin D we actually can use per day is about 4,000 IU. Taking 10,000 IU per day has long been considered the "safe upper limit," meaning more could be taken although it wouldn't be needed.

If you live in a sunny climate and it's in the middle of summer and you're getting plenty of sun exposure between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, then you wouldn't need any vitamin D3 during that period.


That last time I found myself in a frequently stressful situation day after day, Ashwagandha did make things more manageable. Since it optimizes a cortisol and testosterone ratio, that think that contributes to its anti-anxiety effect. It works on a variety of systems, worth a shot for sure.


Sensoril is a patented extract of Ashwagandha, and according to the study, 225 mg twice per day (in divided doses) gave the best result.



Adding to the other's great responses I'll say a "few words" about SSRI's and other prescription drugs.
To start off, psychiatrists are the most compensated by the drug cartel. The average compensation last I checked is some 45,000 per year. If that's not enough to create a bias, I don't know what isn't.

Medical training or the non-science of psychiatry (yes, there are no real tests involved), it's not real science. All they did was get together and try to establish credibility by coming up with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM IV). To be frank, in my opinion it's useless. It merely is a manual on assessing traits associated with mental disorders, but does absolutely nothing to explain how to correct the problem.

Drug companies just push the poisons, and that is the extend of it, no science. Anyway, here is how an SSRI "works."
They act on blocking serotonin reuptake from your neuronal synapses. This means they merely allow your neurons to hang on to a deficient supply. In other words, it doesn't correct for a serotonin deficiency, it just keeps what little you do have remaining for longer. And when you stop taking them, often you will feel much worse.

Generally, well over half of those taking SSRI's experience withdrawal toxicity and this includes anxiety, dizziness, sleep
problems, fatigue, nausea, more depression, and others. On top of all this, SSRIs can be highly addictive and I've seen first hand just how addictive they are--it's a "perfect crime" by the pharmaceutical cartel.

I hope it's common knowledge that all those high school murders all took SSRI's, I don't know if this is generally public knowledge or not, but I have read this account so many times in the past.

SSRI's also cause hair loss because they raise prolactin levels (most of them do), and as others mentioned your libido will take a hit, additionally there are many more problems such as potential liver failure, metabolic problems, suicide and murder tendencies.

In a nutshell, as stated by the others, they only act as a band-aid by masking a deficiency. There are several totally different connections with respect to the causes of these deficiencies. What is needed is to fortify the body with the ability to make enough of the desired neurotransmitters, where it's serotonin, dopamine, PEA or others. Once the cause is determined, correcting it will encourage your body to make the neurotransmitters it actually needs.

Unfortunately in this mass marketing world, all of us become suckered into this propaganda until we believe "they" really know what they're talking about. Making matters worse, conventionally trained physicians who do not analyze other view points will believe this whole lie just as much as anyone else.


f the HPTA is balanced using iodine and glandulars your body can help balance its neurotransmitters.

I agree with rossman, drugs are not the answer.

I would suggest experimenting with a few natural serotonin boosters and then checking into adrenal problems.


I take almost everything just before a meal or sometimes during the meal. Just prior to the meal the idea to allow the antioxidants to buffer the effects on glucose and insulin levels. During the meal is when I'll take the vitamins and minerals to enhance absorption.

A night I might take some antioxidants before going to bed to quell the free radicals generated through the various metabolic effects that occur during sleep.

Fundamentally, I think it's critical to take the primary supplements at the time of the meal to prevent spiking of glucose and insulin since this is what raises free radicals and DHT.


Thanks for detailing the patent for this. I've been thinking a lot over the last year, wondering how many of us are not taking vitamin C regularly. I often mistakenly assume that anyone on a supplement regimen is already taking some vitamin C.

While this has been mentioned numerous times in the past, here is a good idea of how important vitamin C is to hair growth. Although a special note that it results would be more effective if the vitamin C is a fat soluble form, such as ascorbyl palmitate not standard ascorbic acid.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19416266

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16406749


Generally a good vitamin C also contains its bioflavinoids. These are what make it really work. Since I have a few sources of bioflavinoids in my supplement routine, I usually take vitamin C in the form of Ascorbyl Palmitate, which is fat soluble vitamin C.

If I'm not using that, I'll take something like this that contains Magnesium Ascorbate with bioflavonoids.


This is probably the most important study I've seen in 6-months. It may confirm a theory I've had recently about Sulforaphane, which is that it possibly could transcriptionally alter the antioxidant protection in the hair follicle. In male pattern baldness, there is a lower level of glutathione and other protectants. Nrf2 is a very relevant transcription factor which regulates oxidant stress through the primary defense systems that can protect the hair follicle.

And at least in the case of prostate tissue it can repress the androgen receptor (Mol Cancer Ther. 2009 Jul;8(7):1946-54.).

Based on this and a few other studies involving Sulforaphane and keratinocytes, this maybe a key nutrient in those with recalcitrant scalp inflammation.

Having tried this before, it seemed to be helping, but I did not use it long enough to be absolutely sure. This is going back into my shopping chart


Of course the Broccomax is much higher in Sulforaphane and since Helicobacter pylori plays at least a contributory role in some skin diseases the extra amount won't hurt at all. But I just love the price of this selenuim combination. It's like buying a great form of Selenium with a little free Broccomax thrown in.


As soon as your skin starts to turn pink--that's when it's time to seek cover and you've probably absorbed some 15,000 to 20,000 IUs at that point.

One serious problem is that sunlight exposure may not count for many months in the year if you live too far away from the equator and that's probably most of us here!

For example, according to a 2008 study of 637 southern Arizona residents, only 22.3 percent achieved "normal"
25-hydroxyvitamin D levels of more than 30 nanograms per milliliter. Understand that 30 nanograms per milliliter is the minimum considered adequate for good health and the optimal range is 60-100 nanograms per milliliter.

In hot places like Arizona a lot of people spend time indoors to protect shield themselves from the heat. Arizona is actually over 3000 miles north of the equator, which means that during when Earth’s northern hemisphere is tilted away from the Sun for several months out of the year, there won't be any vitamin D producing rays available.

The solution is during non-producing vitamin D sunshine months, taking a 5,000 IU supplement is probably the way to go.

Niacin is a good thing, whether it's regular flush niacin or non-flush (niacinamide). When you take regular niacin that causes a flush, this histamine effect is temporary. But even more important is that it serves as an anti-histamine. Regular niacin essentially flushes out your entire blood stream, and it will reduce for a time, latent histamine release from other causes.

The latest research shows that flush Niacin is actually *not* a threat to the liver. I'll have to find the source at another time. However, it would be a good idea to avoid the sustained type of niacin to be safe. Typically, Niacin therapy involves gradual increases in dosing until you reach between a 1,000 and 3,000 mg. A more effective combination than niacin alone is to take Omega-3 fatty acids with Niacin, its overall effect is much greater.


Unlike regular Niacin, Niacinamide does not lower cholesterol or triglycerides. Nevertheless it still has a large number of advantages.

It reduces histamine, inhibits iNOS, is anti-anxiety (might actually help with benzodiazepine withdrawal), arthritis, insomnia, dementia, mood disorders, etc. Therapeutic doses are typically 250 milligrams a few times per day.



Apple Polyphenols were heavily promoted a few years ago. Are they worth it? The results I've heard came back from those who were using other methods along with it. In other words, it didn't appear to bring on additional results noticable enough to create any attention.

Revita Hair Growth Shampoo has apple polyphenols in there. There's a company called Elsom research that will formula a topical with apple polyphenols in there, it's been done and many have tried it.

Personally I've tried both high dose internal and topical apple polyphenols, I didn't notice any difference outside of the regimen I used at the time.


As Gibson pointed out, grape seed extract is a good way to go. It's better performance for the money.

Saturated fat and meat can be good for hair. This is especially so if you get enough Omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. For example Lipoprotein(a) a cardiovascular risk factor is elevated in balding persons and the less saturated fat you eat, the higher these levels are, according to some studies.

You might consider dropping the Cayenne form your regimen. Several months ago, this board tried out Cayenne and the results seemed pretty bad. The only thing the Cayenne/Soy Isoflavone seemed to be good for was for alopecia arerata and the dose of Cayenne was only 6 milligrams.

lund - brought up a good post on how the vanilloid receptor TRPV1 is activated with cayenne. Maybe a tiny amount is good to stimulate hair growth, but too much which can probably be achieved with a very small dose can cause hair shaft miniaturization. Cayenne seemed to be a shed generator.


The reason is that vitamin D protects against against bacteria, viruses, and fungi and is antimicrobial.
I've heard of at least one account for vitamin D optimization helping to fill up the crown area. Also vitamin D is strongly correlated to long life.



It's better to take it or anything else for that matter for glucose spike prevention before the meal, not after.

Research on Dandelion is very limited, but I've been researching this "weed" for as long as anything. It works in a similar action to diabetic drugs that inhibit alpha-glucosidase, which is an enzyme that converts complex carbohydrates into simple sugars.

Another thing about Dandelion is that it is a very potent diuretic. So much so that it is more effective than Lasix (furosemide), so the one problem is that trips to the bathroom will be frequent. However, there are other advantages to this herb. It's very effective for cleansing the kidneys and toning the liver, as it increases bile and is quite helpful for gallbladder problems.

Many diabetics are taking dangerous diuretics, such as Lasix that is quite hard on the the kidneys and depletes electrolytes, Dandelion is the best alternative since it not only works betters, it supplies potassium instead of depleting it.


The clinical trial just completed, at least one of possibly many. It's not likely to be available commercially for a while. But you could make your own. It can be ordered on line or even a liquid version via a compounding pharmacy. If you're in Europe this should be easier to obtain than the USA. If not a liquid version, then a pill crushed and put into a solution, with the drug at a 5% concentration. This is for topical use only of course.


Yes that would work out. I just mention as a side note that Ecklonia Cava according to a study is as effective as doxycycline. However, I'm not sure if that is in all categories, but interesting nonetheless.

While we are on the subject, several years ago, mounting research was suggesting that many systemic diseases were initialized by the bacteria present in the mouth--or more to the point, if you have bad gums, then you probably are on your way to insulin resistance, heart disease, etc.

Brushing your teeth each day can literally reinfect this bacteria right back into your mouth and gums.

It's very prudent if one has bad gum's to submerge their toothbrush into hydrogen peroxide to kill off the bacteria before you brush.

If you don't have bad gum's and get sick, the same applies. Dip it in hydrogen peroxide to kill the offending bacteria.

It's no surprise that diet and what is lingering in your gastrointestinal tract is a breeding ground for this bad bacteria.
When you eat food that was never intended for regular consumption, this constantly reinfects the mouth with bacteria.

Back in the good ol' bad days of nutrition, I remember having terrible breath and my GF at the time made sure that I rinsed my mouth out with a potent mouthwash morning and night. I also remember very vividly that my gums and teeth were not particularly healthy. I had used a very strong, prescription strength mouthwash to kill off the offending bacteria. This helped me, but I was ignorant of the fact that this was entirely a result of my diet. That was some 15 years ago.

What raises MMP levels? Mycotoxin contamination in food, particularly stored grains. This is why yeast foods and refined grains are such a disaster for hair.


bsolutely everything his doctor has recommended is 100% wrong.

Staring wit the stent, this increases coronary incident risk by over 400%.

My guess with the Plavix is that he is on a medicated stent, which is worse than the old ones.

The threat about dieing is pretty sick, but it's pretty standard. If they actually read the studies they'd find
what they are doing is much more harm than good.

What they don't tell patients is that when an artery is occluded the body automatically via angiogenesis
builds collateral vessels.

The "plumbing theory of heart disease," while it does sound deceptively simple is not the REAL cause of a heart attack.
Unfortunately not one in a thousand cardiologist knows this. The evidence to the contrary comes out of Germany from the 1960's.

The underlying cause of a heart attack (myocardial infarction) is a destructive process from the accumulation of acid in the left ventricular tissue--completely unrelated to blockages in the coronary arteries.

This was latter confirmed here:

Am J Cardiol. 1988 Apr 1;61(10):677-84.
Determinants and protective potential of coronary arterial collaterals as assessed by an angioplasty model.
Rentrop KP, Thornton JC, Feit F, Van Buskirk M.

St. Vincent's, Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York, New York.

Two indexes of collateral blood flow, the ratio of distal coronary occlusion pressure/aortic pressure (DCOP/Pao) and angiographic collateral class were determined during elective angioplasty in 36 patients with normal left ventricular function. The association between collateral indexes and 8 anatomic and clinical variables was assessed. A reduction in luminal diameter by greater than or equal to 70% predicted angiographically demonstrable collaterals with 100% specificity and 85% sensitivity. Lesion severity (stenosis) correlated with both collateral class and DCOP/Pao: DCOP/Pao = 2.8809 - 0.0729 X stenosis + 0.00049 X stenosis. The data suggest a quantitative relation between lesion severity and collateral development beyond a threshold value of 70% stenosis. Left ventricular ejection fraction during ischemia caused by balloon occlusion (EFo) was found to be primarily determined by lesion location; however, collateral flow modified EFo significantly. For mid-left anterior descending and right coronary artery: EFo = 59 + 26 X (DCOP/Pao); for proximal left anterior descending artery: EFo = 24 + 89 X (DCOP/Pao). A model predicting the hemodynamic and clinical consequences of abrupt coronary closure based on lesion location and severity was developed. In the second study phase, this model was tested retrospectively in a different group of 23 patients who experienced coronary occlusion as a complication of angioplasty. The data of both study phases suggest that left ventricular function and clinical outcome after abrupt coronary closure are determined by an interaction between location of the coronary artery obstruction and the amount of collateral flow. Lesion severity and the extent of functional impairment resulting from abrupt coronary closure are inversely related.

In other reports it was stated that there is clear refutation of the most common explanation used to date to dismiss autopsy findings which detect NO coronary thrombi, ie. that thrombi existed at infarction but have since lysed embolized or washed away.

It was found in the American Journal of Cardiology, the summarization goes like this:

"They found that in an advanced state of the narrowing of the coronary ateries the supply of blood to the heart muscles is fuly assured via collaterals that enlarge naturally in response to the blockage. Interestingly they observed that the more the conoraries narrow, the less danger there is of heart infarction.

If you're interested I can explain this in much further depth, because usually this sounds so over the top, it's hard to buy--until additional details are given.

Central to the condition of tissue acidosis, the Nexium is a killer. Probably the leading cause of Pneumonia.

Assuming he has a medicated stent, he would have to remain on the Plavix for at least a year. Sadly, this drug is less effective than aspirin. But getting off of Plavix after a medicated stend presents its own problems.

He should drop the statin immediately, the Nexium also. If he has problems with indigestion, it's more than likely he needs more stomach acid not less. Two Betaine HCL tablets following a meal is a good place to start.

Betaloc is a beta blocker and this should be dropped, but if he's been on it for more than a week, then he'll need a doctor to help get him off of it. If it's been less than a week, try to get him to drop it. This drug will pervert the heart valves and reduce the force of the hearts contractions. It's a killer and usually a common cause of arrhythmia.

Avopro is more benign, but it isn't needed of course. Getting his Potassium, Magnesium balance would be much better.
Magnesium Orotate is outstanding for this, plus it relaxes vessels.

Get him back on the salt (preferably Himalayan or Celtic). The only people with trouble with salt have a low production of renin, but that happens from sodium chloride. Studies show that salt restriction increases death, not the other way around. If the heart or kidneys are damaged due to hyponatremia (low blood sodium levels), there's real risk of heat stroke, regular stroke and heart attack.

Asprin is another problem. Unfortunately many doctors do not screen for Aspirin resistance.

I got the following from (I forget), but it summarizes it here:

It is very important to identify patients having aspirin resistance as studies have shown that patients taking aspirin who had a high level of thromboxane in their urine had a 3.5 times higher risk of cardiovascular death than patients who had the lowest level. By detecting high levels of 11-dehydro thromboxane B2 in urine, patients can be segregated as responders and nonresponders. In the nonresponders an alternative antiplatelet therapy can be initiated, which can more effectively block thromboxane production. This technology can assess the patient's relative risk for heart attack by measuring the patient's aspirin resistance.

Regardless, Omega-3 fatty acid, preferably from Krill oil are vastly superior to aspirin. Also cardiovascular mortality is greatly lessened by sufficient intake of Omega-3 fatty acids.

Aside from that Vitamin D is extremely important on cardiac mortality. If he's indoors a lot, put him on 10,000 IU per day. If he's spends occasional time outside, then 5,000 IU per day.

The best form of exercise for heart is a rebounder. This is like a trampoline, but it has a stabilizer bar attached to it.
Just the process of the gravity and the "anti-gravity" effects during the rebound account for a significant increase in collateral vessel development.

Get him on the Vitamin K2. This stops blood sugar fluctuation and many men around the age of 70 develop problems with blood sugar. This is a primary heart risk factor.

Next: Ubiquinol (the active form of Co-Q10) He'll need 100 mg, but the more the better, especially after statin (lipitor use), because it stops co-Q10 production in the liver), it's exactly what his heart needs for fuel. Without Co-Q10 the heart is dead.

He will also need what is considered to be the "Anti-paralysis" vitamin, which is Adenine or B4. It doesn't exist in 99% of vitamin formulations. It's hard to acquire from food because it must be in raw form. Worse, most B-complex create a deficiency in adenine. The best sources are Brewer's yeast, Wheat Germ or possibly Spirulina. One of these three is highly recommended. If he prefers a supplement, Standard Process offers Cataplex B.

For improvement in blood flow. Sustained-release L-arginine, use 6 grams per day.

1,000 mg of Carnitine, a 1,000 mg of Taurine.

Polyphenols, such as Cocoa Flavanoids and Pomegranate. Both of these increase Nitric oxide and protect against free radicals. Mixed Tocopherols and Tocotrienols with Lipoic acid to accentuate the effects.

50 milligrams of DHEA in the a.m.

Consider testosterone therapy (absolutely amazing for heart disease).

If he needs convincing, it's not easy. But if he refuses. I'll talk to him if you want, I have a lot of practice
unfortunately.

Tell you one thing, when they get done (the skeptical ones) they are totally overwhelmed. Heart disease is
pretty easy compared to hair loss--no joke!



D-Ribose 5 grams twice per day. This is the closest thing to regenerating heart tissue).
Ecklonia Cava -- It beats Nattokinase on fibrin reduction. 2 to 3 times per day.
Dosage on Krill Oil six 500 milligram caps per day.
Dosage or Magnesium Orotate 4 to 6 per day


Because I've been down this road so many times before. Standing up to doctors is not usually a good idea. They don't want to be told they are wrong, especially by a patient. Plenty of them get information from well meaning patients and they rarely if at all read it. After all, they were taught by "the best" and if they don't know it, "it can't be true."

Also, the pressure to get the routine screenings and operations is pretty intense. They stand to lose revenue and that isn't going to go down too well. They use common scare tactics, "ticking time bomb," and you will die if you don't do this.
There's nothing like fear (False Expectation Appearing to be Real).

These doctors are well meaning and usually and honesty believe what they recommend is right, but they will probably not take it well if the patient is questioning treatments. The #1 question integrative physicians get from their heart patients is, "What do I tell my primary care doctor or cardiologist?"

If his doctor is open minded and willing to work with him, that's great (not likely). Assuming he won't, he may want to find an integrative physician.

http://www.acamnet.org/site/c.ltJWJ4MPIwE/b.2242497/k.2C78/Integrative_Medicine_Physicians/apps/kb/cs/contactsearch.asp


There are no interactions between Vitamin K2 and the Beta Blocker or Plavix. Perhaps the doctor is citing caution since the blood thinner Coumadin is generally contraindicated with K1 or K2 use. However, newer studies reveal the opposite to be the case even in Coumadin use.

K2 keeps the calcium out of the arteries and improves bone remodeling.

Try to get him off of Nexium as soon as you can (no more symptoms). Not only does this double risk of pneumonia,
blocking stomach acid severely weakens the immune system and impairs mineral and protein absorption.

Hopefully he can get off the beta blocker if his symptoms improve and his doctor is willing. Integrative cardiologists
will seek to rid patients off of a beta blocker as soon as it is appropriate.


The marketing of anti-acids and Protonics is a brilliant marketing scheme, because its convinced virtually everyone, including most doctors that stomach acid is the problem.

The excess acids that contribute to reflux occurs only when our own hydrochloric acid, the only inorganic substance the body makes is low. When it is lacking, the food becomes a pile of poorly digested acid waste residues called acids of fermentation.

Probably the best book written about this is, "Why Stomach Acid is Good for You." By Jonathan V. Wright.
http://www.amazon.com/Why-Stomach-Acid-Good-You/dp/0871319314/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236034548&sr=8-2

The anti-acids only "cover up" the problem by suppressing all acids, both good and bad.
The only true resolution to this is to add more stomach acid (not reduce it). This is accomplished by taking Betaine Hydrochloride tablets (with Pepsin). By increasing the inorganic HCL, will decrease the fermenting organic acids.

Further, it will assimilate the minerals better, promote much better digestion and allow much better elimination.

Yet with too much residue of fermenting acids, the food stagnates in the system and is left for the bacteria to devour the mess. Refined carbohydrates are the major culprits, as they promote this acid condition.

Discomfort from stomach/acid indigestion is a result from fermenting waste acids. Also the esophageal sphincter
does not stay shut during times of low stomach acid. Ordinarily when food is ingested it is designed to shut immediately, but often stays open during low HCL production. There's a supplement that works pretty well for this problem called "Heart Burn Free" from Enzymatic Therapy. It increases the surface tension and "trains" the valve to stay shut. It takes 20 days with one pill taken every other day.

Another thing about hydrochloric acid, it's our major defense against pathogens, as we age our real stomach acids production begins to dwindle, with that goes our immunity with respect to bacteria. Hydrochloric acid cleans up acid waste products, so supplementation is a good idea, especially if indigestion is present.

B12 and the eight essential amino acids are dependent upon adequate stomach acid. Two good books on this are "Three Years of HCL Therapy" & "Why stomach acid is good for you."
not digest minerals, proteins. It is this type of acid that will help alkalize the system.

The system become acidic when processed foods are eaten, as this produces fermenting waste acids, which deplete production of real stomach acid (hydrochloric acid). There sometimes is a Helicobacter Pylori connection, as this literally soaks up good stomach acids.

Without enough hydrochloric acid, the immune system is compromised, this is why pneumonia runs so rampant (double the risk). Low stomach acid equals infection, low phagocytosis more bacteria, etc.


It is quite a phenomenon to see commercials advertising products that stop the secretion of stomach acid for up to 12 hours. It seems almost a "regular" thing to expect medicine to have it 180 degrees wrong. Many take anti-acids for years with no apparent problem. Others just for a short time. The trouble is the accumulated effects over time. The problem is the while the symptom is covered, the real problem however large or small is not addressed.

One theory that doesn't get much attention as it did in the early 1900's is the amino acid Glycine. Glycine deficiency is believed to be a main cause of stomach acid deficiency. Whey protein which is abundant in Glycine is useful in preventing gastric ulcers.

Here is an article written by Jonathan Wright who also authored the link below it, "Why stomach acid is good for you."

http://www.vrp.com/articles.aspx?ProdID=art784&zTYPE=2

On this link, check out all the reviews of this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Why-Stomach-Acid-Good-You/dp/0871319314/ref=pd_bbs_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1236034548&sr=8-2


There's an interesting book where I think the author might have nailed the solution as far as alcohol goes. It doesn't involve any willpower abstinence, check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/Cure-Alcoholism-Willpower-Abstinence-Discomfort/dp/1933771550/ref=pd_sim_b_6

Alcohol when in excess (a little is actually protective against strokes and some cardiovascular diseases), causes severe free-radical damage. Both liver and intestinal environments are changed for the worse.

It's a lot like the destruction of refined sugars but more concentrated.

There is a doctor Bert Berkson who has done some very interesting research on Lipoic acid over the years. I used his protocol for patients with severe liver problems, such as biliary cirrhosis, liver poisoning and hepatitis C. This involves a "Triple therapy" involving Lipoic Acid, Milk Thistle, Selenium and Vitamin C.

I think Curcumin based on the research is highly protective of the liver also.


With ulcers the problem is with acid, but in the wrong place. Essentially the lower esophageal sphincter opens at the wrong time, even if there's a small amount of acid in the stomach.

Provided the lower esophageal sphincter remains closed, heartburn and reflux won't exist.

That said, only fixing the valve problem will resolve heartburn and GERD, but using anti-acids will only provide temporarily relief.

The lower esophageal sphincter normally opens to allow food in, but will stay open for burping or vomiting. Using Nexium for vomiting would be a good reason since it should be short-term.

However if the sphincter is working, it would never matter how much acid there is in the stomach, it won't back up into the esophagus.

If there is an ulcer, or if there are particular foods that cause a problem, taking Zinc-L-Carnosine (PepZinGI) would help.

If there is some heartburn, maybe due to certain foods, etc., DGL with Glycine is excellent:


It would not be overkill, actually more vitamin K2 is better the older you are, and it's especially good for prostate issues too. One critical nutrient for calcification is Omega-3 fatty acids. This is important to diffuse calcium.

On a different note, but still an example is that cervical dysplasia often occurs during the summer months when there is abundant vitamin D, which helps build up the calcium when there is a deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids required to diffuse the calcium accumulation. Omega-3 fatty acids prevent this accumulation.

The only other element that could be added is something like Ecklonia cava, since it acts in a similar fashion to doxycycline by antagonizing bacteria. Normally I would suggest EDTA chelation to address metals, which is always found with calcium accumulation but for reasons unknown, those over the age of 60 do not seem to benefit from metal chelation for this purpose. It could be that they simply have too much metal stored in the bone and during remodeling or bone turnover there is a recirculation of metal back into the tissues.

Bacteria, calcification and metal all relate to calcium deposition. I suspect that vitamin K does a lot more than keep calcium in check via Gla matrix proteins. Ecklonia cava would also add to the anti-fibrinolytic effect to keep the blood thinner to prevent the sludging blood effect which is what causes friction to the endothelium.


Thanks for the comments. I realize this may sound strange, but the heart is the most responsive organ in the human body, while hair loss is one of the most challenging puzzles like an unusual autoimmune disease.

3 grams of Krill is an optimal dose.

Gromit137 - Taurine is very useful and used in any heart disease protocol, particularly through IV. A very common drip or IV used contains coenzyme Q10, arginine, taurine, carnitine, thamine, selenium, and vitamin C.

Whip - The radioactive iodine is a really bad test, it's too invasive and I can't tell you how many bad reactions this has caused. Alternatively there are other tests that are non-invasive that can tell the same information, such as doppler and Color Doppler, which use ultrasound to observe how flow flows through the arteries.

Beta-blockers as you suggested do just that, they can cause arrhythmia. If they are taken for a while, they can be quite dangerous to drop, so careful monitoring is required to help the patient get off of them.

Magnesium Orotate is one of the very best Magnesium supplements for arterial health. Overall, what helps an irregular heart beat is high dose Omega-3 fatty acids, Magnesium, Ubiquinol (active Co-Q10) and especially iodine. For any type of heart disease, non-isolate b-complex is vitally important, especially adenine (B4, the anti-paralysis vitamin).

What they may need is to see an integrative cardiologist who uses non-invasive diagnostics only.



It's an overall anti-aging and disease prevention. The three primary principals are keeping inflammation under control, quenching various types of free-radicals, and hormonal balance. There are other things that it addresses also that further contribute to anti-aging.

Diabetes type II (Mellitus) is caused from a generation of free radicals. This regimen should prevent that from ever occurring. In some respects heart disease is an extension of diabetes, meaning that they are not often mutually exclusive. There are various supplements that have a profoundly positive impact on heart disease itself.

This regimen should have the chance of Alzheimer's a virtual impossibility (at least based on all the research). Chances of cancer are significantly less on this regimen also and the list goes on.

Some more immediate benefits are energy production, protecting against sun exposure and premature wrinkling.

Every time you exercise, eat food or inhale the atmosphere there untold numbers of free radicals being generated. When the mitochondria or energy producing factor in the cell is producing ATP (the energy molecule) there is a free-radical side-effect. When the body is replicating its DNA, these excess in free-radicals contribute to generating errors for the each subsequent replication.

So with the protection from a broad spectrum of free-radicals you're going to live a lot longer while looking healthier and feeling better.

About half the regimen chelate (bind) various metals which are thought to be responsible for the aging process. This also keeps free-radicals fewer, while also preventing inflammation and various types of cancers.

Other aspects of the regimen prevent fibrosis and keep blood at a healthier viscosity, while allowing for better oxygenation.


In male pattern baldness, there are lower circulating antioxidant enzymes, and a greater level of reactive oxygen species. That said, we are simply more prone to acquiring diseases of mitochondrial dysfunction such as diabetes and heart disease.

Also, the there are high levels of DKK-1 upregulated in balding scalps compared to non-balding scalps. DKK-1 is normally found in the palms of the hands and the bottom of the feet, places where hair simply does not grow. DKK-1 inhibits Wnt signaling which is required for hair growth. DHT triggers DKK-1 in balding scalps, but doesn't make much of an impact in non-balding.

In correlation to DKK-1, Lipoprotein(a) levels are higher in balding than non-balding and this is also a connection to heart disease. Lipoprotein(a) or Lp(a) is a sticky substance which is involved in the adhesion process in atherosclerosis and increases coagulation or causes thickening of the blood by causing excess clotting, while also inhibiting fibrinolysis, which is the breaking down of fibrin or pre-clots. Lp(a) inhibits plasminogen activity.

As far as stress, it can be destructive in a few ways. (1) Stress can induce neurogenic inflammation, this is very powerful and has little to do with DHT. Curcumin & Resveratrol are reported to help neutralize neurogenic inflammation.
(2) Hair follicles are a miniaturize organ system and actually contain their own cortisol releasing hormone, it is possible that this plays a role. (3) Stress can be a symptom are something larger such as thyroid and other hormone imbalance if sensitivity to stress is higher.

The closer you get to 30 the greater the risk of lower testosterone and higher estrogen. One way to guard against this
is by keeping optimal insulin sensitivity and avoid certain foods which bring on insulin resistance. Antioxidants are very protective in this way. Another is eating fermented foods or taking a quality probiotic.



edony posted an interesting study on lysine and arginine reducing basal cortisol levels. This combination also increase growth hormone at night so that will also aid in sleep. Here's the thread on that:


It doesn't appear to be. R lipoic acid alone without stabilization polymerizes and loses its potency to the point of being inferior to the standard R + S version. Also, the Na-RALA is a lot cheaper than this R + at AOR.


ecause most food on the shelves are designed for long shelf-life, there's a lot more Omega-6 fatty acids in food. Animals are often feed grains instead of grass, so there Omega-6 content is much higher than it is supposed to be. Then there are hydrogenated oils in foods which further displace good fats.

Omega-3 sources differ in terms of effectiveness. For example, alpha linoleic acid (ALA) which is derived from seed and plant sources, still need to convert into DHA & EPA. The problem is that men have a very low conversion rate--just 1% or a little higher. If large quantities are taken, it could cause a shortfall of an important enzyme, so if ALA is used as a primary Omega-3 source, then supplemental zinc, magnesium and b-complex would be wise to insure there is adequate production of the enzyme needed for this conversion process.

Fish and/or Krill based already has DHA & EPA ready for use. If Fish and Krill are not an option, then taking in Borage Oil is a good adjunct to ALA sources. While borage contains GLA, which is in fact an Omega-6 fatty acid, it is an anti-inflammatory Omega-6 and functions similar to Omega-3.

On the HGH connection, I've wondered about this myself and there are different ways to go about raising it. Lysine with Arginine is quite potent and I do not recall this being a problem in terms of Prolactin.


In terms of food, everyone has unique metabolic activity and it has been said that one mans poison is another one's good meal.

A few members of this forum have been drawing attention to wheat and gluten as a potential toxin and harmful food to hair. You might have seen the dietary page on immortalhair.org briefly mentioning mycotoxins in foods. Wheat/Gluten and its derivatives are definitely full of mycotoxins. Whether these mycotoxins are responsible for some or all of the problems isn't entirely understood.

Various grains have different effects in terms of how long an insulin peak occurs. Generally, Wheat and Rye create a prolonged insulin peak.

Not everyone is sensitive to grains, but from some recent posts on here they can be quite destructive depending on one's reactivity to them.

To answer your question, there isn't an easy answer since no single diet or types of foods is right or wrong for everybody. However, it is safe to say that avoiding refined grains, starches and sugars is appropriate for everyone. Also avoiding excessive intake of Omega-6 oils, so-called "heart healthy oils" such as Canola oil and vegetable oils for cooking.

After that it gets a little bit more tricky. For example, some do well on a high fat, high meat diet, while others do better on a vegetable/fruit/whole grain type of diet, and still others tend to do well on a diet full of variety.

It sounds like you're in good health so you may not run into any problems. Typically there is a period of time following finasteride use where unexpected surprises can occur, but there does not seem to be a universal expectation. In other words, everyone seems to react differently.

Regarding the weed, it's hard to say. I've looked into this tissue based on all the research and there is nothing conclusive. There is somewhat of a paradox and it hasn't been totally sorted out yet. For example, this study here could easily scare most: http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/full/21/13/3534

However, it isn't that conclusive because weed actually improves insulin and cardiovascular parameters and it's possible that it may not negative or positively effect the Cb1 receptor by smoking it. What is known is that there are some variances to how cannabinoids effect a person. Usually what they do is prolong the effect of neurotransmitters.

Normally this would be negative, because neurotransmitters in excess and create neurogenic inflammation. However, it would that the neurotransmitters that are sustained during weed are not the bad kind. So based on that, I'm uncertain if it's negative.


[ADHD] Check into iodine and thyroid. Check for wheat/gluten sensitivity (this is very prevalent in ADD/ADHD).

Somewhere hidden in this forum is a "mountain" of information on the subject, but so far I was only able to uncover these two threads.

https://immortalhair.forumotion.com/natural-hair-regrowth-forum-f1/help-for-add-like-symtoms-t848.htm

https://immortalhair.forumotion.com/natural-hair-regrowth-forum-f1/an-alternative-to-add-drugs-t493.htm

I did a search on another forum I used to visit when asked on this previously: So here's what I wrote, you'll find some of this information repeatably, but you'll get the idea.

ADD drugs are class II narcotics, they should never be prescribed. They can cause advanced heart disease and other serious medical conditions.

Alternatively, there is Aphanizomenon flos-aquae is the first thing I'd suggest or AFA which is a source of PEA (Phenylethylamine).

PEA is a neuro chemical which is typically deficient in the urine of children with ADD.

Second, I'd recommend having her tested for allergies, this is a frequent contributor. She may have gluten/wheat allergies for example. Keep in mind that very different allergies types are common, so it could any number of different foods.

Sugar and starch? As you would probably guess cutting as much of these out of her diet as possible with help.

Essential fatty acids are important. Krill Oil is probably the best way, since a little goes a lot further than fish oil alone.

Phosphatidylserine is very helpful.

DMAE is helpful, also found in sardines.

For real tough cases there is a drug called Phenytoin. While it is an anticonvulsant, very low dosages can show dramatic effects on extreme cases of attention hyperactivity because it smooths out the electrical "static" in the brain.

A prescription is required and further, most physicians are not aware of its use in adhd, so they are likely to be reluctant to prescribe it. The dose to try is 50 to 100 milligrams once or twice per day. The effects if it works are dramatic and within the hour one would know if it works for them.

For more information on that drug, read "The Story of a Remarkable Medicine" by Jack Dreyfus.

More info here:

http://www.remarkablemedicine.com/

Go to www.acam.org to find a physician if you're interested in trying this option for her.

In addition a physician preferably skilled in natural medicine can help with desensitizing neurotransmitters (like acetylcholine, adrenalin, GABA, etc.) Virtually all Adhd's have overactive neurotransmitters.


Probiotics are quite individual and experimentation is very worth while. For example, in my case my body had a preference for Jarrow EPS over Dr. Ohhira's.

If you're going through the Cutler protocol, there's a lot of unpredictable things that can occur. Hopefully the probiotic connection will have you gradually improve.

Have you looked into the wheat/gluten allergy factor? While this has been somewhat of a hot topic on the forum lately, it's especially prevalent in cases of mercury problems.


This is part of the reason why I only use Brewer's yeast for my B-complex. Synthetic isolates are missing critical pieces.

I believe the answer is that thyroid problems (under and over active) are overwhelmingly undiagnosed, despite frequent and routine testing saying otherwise. Myself and my family have never been diagnosed with thyroid problems, yet some of them have had some symptoms of thyroid problems.

Before providing some plausibility to this hypothesis, first let's take a look what thyroid dysfunction causes (relative to hair loss).

Under performing thyroid is strongly correlated with elevated Lp(a) which is not only linked with androgenetic alopecia, but seems quite probably tied in with DKK-1, a highly negative protein associated with DHT triggered hair loss.

Both insufficient and excess levels of thyroid hormones T3 and/or T4 can result in hair loss. For example, T4 prolongs the duration of the hair growth phase (anagen) possibly due to the down-regulation of TGF-beta2.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18728176

Over active thyroid creates an environment of high reactive oxygen species (free radicals).

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19540741

Metabolic syndrome, which is a state of high free radicals and insulin resistance are highly correlated with hypothyroidism.

Low thyroid is strongly correlated with heart disease, so is hair loss.

Inflammation is widespread in thyroid diseases.

Low or over active thyroid can be influenced through iodine intake. There are a great many external influences that can negatively effect thyroid function. Some examples are fluoridation (By the way the EPA is finally considering a moratorium on municipal fluoridation nationwide), bromide (found in bread, soft drinks and some sports drinks), synthetic estrogens, heavy metal contamination, and anything hard on the liver is also thyroid suppressive.

Since it is estimated that as many as 70% of the world (perhaps more) has less than optimal levels of iodine it would not be a surprise considering the influences mentioned above. Iodine is required for proper conversion of T3 from T4.
Also many who are using synthetic T4 actually can acquire hair loss, mostly likely since synthetic T4 inhibits iodine.

I should mentioned that low iron (a problem generally rare in men, but not uncommon in women) can inhibit conversion T3 from T4 also.

Also note that thyroid disease can be caused from a deficiency of copper, which causes an excess storage of iron. A very high copper level can also cause thyroid problems and hair loss too.

This is far from a complete dissertation but am throwing it out there as I think it is odd that hair loss is just a "normal" process.


If hypercoagulation is a factor in hair loss, your current experiment with lumbrokinase and other should be pretty interesting. When I added Ecklonia to my regimen in '07 I noticed a positive change and had wondered since that time if coagulation was a factor and it seems in light of all the recent threads that it is.

If Dr. David Brownstein's research is correct and it probably is considering he has tested over 3,000 patients with iodine, it is a bit of an irony that it is so difficult to find good information on iodine in the scientific literature, but also not surprising given that most of the medical community considers iodine to be dangerous in the amounts I casually drop into my water every day.

In Dr. David Brownstein's practice he has found that over 95% of those tested have demonstrated low iodine levels.
Dr. Brownstein says, “In all my years of practicing medicine, I have yet to see one item provide such miraculous effects on the body as iodine does.”


With regular use of stabilized R-Lipoic acid, I have no worries about iron overload.


I'm not sure, but lipoic acid will work without the vitamin C. Of course it will help keep vitamin C working longer, especially ascorbyl palmitate (fat soluble c).

Misirlou - I'm not really sure. I find that the general expert consensus on iodine is quite mixed. There are two other forms of iodine that are popular such as Prolamine Iodine and Iosol. David Bernstein says he gets the best results with those taking lugol's solution at 50 milligrams per day (8 drops) but those are notably thyroid patients. Dr. Buy Abraham suggests that the optimal daily intake of iodine is 12.5 milligrams per day.


Historically iodine was once commonly used to cure polycystic ovaries, thyroiditis, hypothyroid, autoimmune thyroid problems, etc. And since high dose iodine effectively cures PCOS, the women equivalent of male pattern baldness would it not at least help with us? This is one thought I have had for a while.


iodine is considered to be one of the safest minerals in the world. An allergy to iodine which is rare usually exhibits hives.

It is through some 3,000 to 4,000 patients from a clinician. According to Dr. Brownstein, it will be some 100 years from now until you this truth is accepted as fact.

Having worked in medical practice I can name a rather huge list of medical "sacred cows" that most medical professionals believe like a religion but are utterly patently false. depending on what area of medicine it is, most doctors are somewhere between ten to 50 years outdated.

Having said all this, there isn't going to be much in the way of published research supporting these new views.

There is some very strong anecdotal on this stuff, which I think accounts for something also. One that is especially interesting is that high dose iodine is known in some circles (users) to engender longer life.


There's a bit of an irony with iodine supplementation that is similar to other substances that have a potentially great benefit, which sometimes there are some short term side effects that cause the user to panic
and unbeknownst to them they are getting rid of toxins, they then stop taking it and never realize the full benefit.

I experienced some very mild side effects from high dose iodine use in the beginning, which are listed in the post above. I have noticed health improvements since that time, which is surprising since I had already thought I had "everything" covered.


The fact that optimal levels of iodine protect against DNA oxidative damage, help normalize blood sugar and protect against inflammation and diseases of hypercoagulation is hard to ignore.


Contrary to what was once believed and is still thought by many, eggs do not increase cholesterol.

This all started when the Cereal Institute of America financed a study using dehydrated egg yolk powder (not real eggs). The process of dehydration oxidizes it, completely changing its effects on the body.


Most processed foods that state on their label, "Cholesterol free food" actually increase cholesterol in the body.

Starch, sugar and refined grains raise cholesterol, yet foods that contain cholesterol generally have a very negligible effect on cholesterol levels. Besides that, the liver manufactures 80% of our cholesterol. But in any case only oxidized cholesterol is bad. Death increases when cholesterol counts drop below 200.


Here's a great link on cholesterol information.

http://www.ravnskov.nu/cholesterol.htm

The reason refined grains, starch and sugar can adversely affect a cholesterol profile is because when insulin is raised
due to a glucose spike (this occurs during that tired feeling after a meal) this forms triglycerides and when there is excess triglycerides in the blood, the amount of HDL (good cholesterol as they called it) shuttles the those blood fats back into the liver, effectively reducing the amount of HDL, and while that action increases the LDL, the free radical effect from glucose combustion can oxidize cholesterol in a manner similar to how a fried food or rancid fat can.

In the case of cholesterol, when fractionated off as LDL (Low Density Lipoprotein & HDL High Density Lipoprotein), these are actually protein molecules. These particles do not become a problem unless they are oxided or effected by free-radicals.

Another matter that really trumps of the issue of cholesterol is glycation. The process of glycation or cross linking of simple sugar molecules such as fructose or glucose become attached to proteins or fats and this is basically a rapid way for collagen to harden, such as in atherosclerosis.


I agree with you that vegetarians have lower cholesterol levels than meat eaters. What I'm not really sure about is how or if iron has a role in this. At first glance it would make sense, but I have failed to make any connection.

However some cholesterol containing foods lower cholesterol and some do not. Most seem to agree that saturated fat increases cholesterol. Ultimately, I've become quite convinced that eating the correct food for your type is essential, whether it is low fat, high carbohydrate (15% of the population fall into this category), a mixed type and a protein type of high fat, protein and low carbohydrate.

In Dr. Mercola's book, "Take Control of your Health" he is very revealing in his multiple failures along the way, seeking to find the correct diet. All the along the way he believed it was correct. At the time he was on a low fat, high carbohydrate diet his cholesterol was only 70. He discovered rather quickly that this diet was unhealthy for him since his triglyceride level was too high. Depending on who you ask, a normal cholesterol level could be anywhere from 175 to 250.

I believe it is unfortunate that cholesterol is a target at all, since in the study implied that heart disease rates would plummet a certain percentage if a vegetarian diet was adopted. If cholesterol really had anything to do with heart disease it would be important. Most integrative physicians (95%) at least believe now that cholesterol has nothing to do with heart disease, including one who once worked for Nathan Pritikin for years.

In Mercola's book he details various patients who did better when switched from one type of diet to another.

Regardless of the type of diet that works, it seems there is a few universal rules that do work. Avoiding refined starches and sugars, and avoiding trans-fats (hydrogenated oils), transesterified fats, and fried foods. I would also had to avoid cooking with vegetable oils, since these oils truly were not meant to be heated, suffer from very high free-radical production and increase 5-alpha reductase enzyme.


I should state that Lipoic acid will not so much lower iron or ferritin, but it will reduce the oxidative damage from it: Here is the last line of the abstract: "Therefore, Lipoic Acid may reduce the risk of Fe induced oxidative damage and also might be useful as a treatment of Fe overload"


Aside form the gluten factor, any wheat product will keep glucose levels up for much longer than other foods.


I was thinking the same thing. You've been analyzing the Scleroderma connection for quite a while. Another autoimmune condition which is has very prevalent hair loss is Lupus. One of the best treatments for Lupus is to leave off wheat and gluten.


Fructose is major cause of gas.


[no/ohnoo] - Thanks for this, very interesting. This is a subject that I think "sheds" a some light on hair loss. One of the reasons I'm so fond of Ecklonia Cava is it's ability to quench peroxynitrite.

I've found over the years that many associate nitric oxide as only positive, but its dark side is affiliated with Matrix metalloproteinases. I found noticed in the past that the use of certain arginine products would raise inflammation in the scalp.


This nitric oxide/peroxynitrite cycle really explains a lot on what's going wrong with our scalps.


While Nitric Oxide (NO) is important and does increase hair follicle growth, not all forms of NO are good, such as with Peroxynitrite and iNOS (inducible nitric oxide synthase). Both Ecklonia Cava (inhibits Peroxynitrite), with GliSODin can mamizize the good nitric oxide and keep Peroxynitrite levels low.


If you're taking between 400 and 600 milligrams of Magnesium per day, you should be getting enough. A type II diabetic will often absorb less and may need more (in divided doses). If you're low on stomach acid or suffer from food allergy that can comprise your absorption of any mineral.

Taking too much magnesium can induce a shortage, as it increases gastrointestinal transit. If stools are too loose it's a sign to reduce the dosage of magnesium until your eliminations are in the normal 17-hour cycle.


If it's chelated Magnesium one per day is enough if it's 400 mg.



Ecklonia Cava contains no iodine, at least in supplement form as the iodine is removed.

The recommended dose for us is just twice per day rather than 3 times.

How much iodine you need will depend on various factors. There's still considerable debate on what iodine is best or how much is needed. Since the body needs about 1500 milligrams of iodine and the thyroid only uses 50 mg. Once it has what it needs, then the rest of the body can utilize the iodine for its purposes. I'm partial to Lugol's, but others like Iosol or food based iodine.


A lot of doctors have been scared straight from taking what they need the most. The dogma began with erroneous research, which thyroidologists would cite the Wolff-Chaikoff effect and warn that TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) blood levels can rise with an iodine intake of a milligram or more. The Wolff-Chaikoff effect is a temporary inhibition of thyroid hormone synthesis that supposedly occurs with increased iodine intake, but this is of no clinical significance.

This means that no signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism accompany its rise. Some people taking milligram doses of iodine, usually more than 50 mg a day, develop mild swelling of the thyroid gland without symptoms. The vast majority of people, 98 to 99 percent, can take iodine in doses ranging from 10 to 200 mg a day without any clinical adverse effects on thyroid function. The prevalence of thyroid diseases in the 127 million people in Japan who consume high amounts of iodine is not much different than that in the U.S.


Dr. Brownstein has stated that among his Hashimoto's patients they were all remarkably low in iodine and were thus treated with iodine to recovery from it. Essentially his clinical results on patients are the exact opposite of what the texts say will happen. Also for what it is worth I have recommended iodine to at least three with diagnosed Hashimoto's disease and there have been absolutely no problems. I will add that Selenium is an important component and certainty hope that her ND is familiar with its importance.


[no libido] finding a way to get rid of that estrogen is at least part of the answer. In case you're not aware, Melatonin is a very potent anti-aromatase inhibitor. Even though the sleep effects generally are short lasting with this, it still a good idea to take it for the anti-aromatase factor.

Also, as you know I have mentioned iodine in the past, this is helpful for estrogen problems. If you're hypothyroid and myself and some others here seem to think that's a very real possibility with you, getting that leveled out will help turn down estrogens effects. Estrogen is synonymous with low thyroid function.

Have you ever tried a Far Infrared Sauna? This totally makes up for the non-vitamin D benefits of the sun. That is, the sun has other benefits besides vitamin D and since you live in Canada, you're probably pretty short on some solid infrared rays from the sun. This is what provides radiate heat and it also increases your body's nitric oxide. It allows you to sweat out toxins at 20% compared to only 5% with a regular sauna. Since your skin is the largest eliminative organ, that would help out your liver considering GS.

Might as well mention to you that Chasteberry (St. Vitex) increases prolactin at a low dose < 80 mg and decreases prolactin at >120 mg.


When it comes to thyroid, lab tests and numbers do not reveal the whole story. But if you have some symptoms of low thyroid along with a lower basal body temperature recording before rising out of bed in the morning, it can reveal hypothyroidism type II (undiagnosed by conventional testing).

Regarding Gilbert's Syndrome, orthodox medicine is good at making names of illnesses and diseases but often runs short on treating and fixing them. You'll find just a cursory look at most organizations with their respective health targets that most of the information they contain are generic, watered down, mostly unless information.


Anytime sources of soy foods come up, it's a good idea to revisit the metabolite Equol. If anyone reading isn't aware, Equol is metabolized via soy isoflavones via intestinal microflora. roughly 30 to 40% of people are "Equol Producers" and the rest simply cannot produce it. What makes Equol so interesting is that is literally prevents DHT from doing damage to hair.


I will have to update the site, since there isn't much explanation for curcumin or even what it does.

7-HMR (Spruce Lignans) are okay, nothing wrong with them. The reason they were replaced was to make room for something that does a lot more, that being BCM-95 Curcumin.

Even though the search function in the upper right corner doesn't work nearly as well as it should. It will work pretty well if you type in "Curcumin." You'll find a load of posts on its value.

A quick summary is that it inhibits DHT, inhibits GSK-3beta (reduces sebum, inflammation), inhibits mast cells, increases the efficiency of cells to make them work better, downregulates TGF-beta, inhibits MMP-9, is a potent antioxidant, reduces negative effects of neurogenic inflammation (especially if used with Resveratrol), it's anti-gynecomastia, balances out the adrenal system, and positively regulates serotonin under times of stress.


Curcumin antagonizes estrogen receptors. In fact, curcumin is well documented to protect against environmental estrogens.

7-HMR is no where as dynamic as curcumin.


Lithium Orotate can inhibit the NMDA receptor.

I would suggest using Kudzu (Pueraria Lobata) to use an an alternative to benzodiazepines


I think for the most part Pueraria Lobata hasn't really received the attention it deserves. I'm highlighting the Lobata to make a clear distinction away from the other type of Kudzu (Pueraria species).

I wasn't quite sure exactly how the calming effects of Lobata Kudzu worked, so I decided to see if there were any new studies available. By the way I should mention that I first become quite interested in Lobata Kudzu when researched showed it has both anti-hyperglycemic effects and is anti-aromatase, quite a contrast to the other Kudzu that has received so much attention on this forum.

I didn't find all that much since I searched before. Other than PL showing protection against non-fatty alcoholic liver disease, the calming effects are probably due to both daidzin & puerarin content.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19222113


I no longer recommend the Activated B-complex you mentioned, but it still is one of the very best synthetic isolate formulas available.

Both of the natural B-complex items you selected are excellent. Or you could go for brewer's yeast which would suffice for either of the two.



I've always found this topic interesting. Much of the problem I believe is that many vitamins are evaluated as "drugs" or as pharmaceutical synthetic isolates instead of a whole food complex.

Additionally, many studies survey measures that are too broad and are not directly physiological to the body. Further, there is individual biochemistry. I consider the idea model for hair loss prevention (not for everyone) the Australian Aborigines who ate a diet high in fat and protein, and ate absolutely no grains or other products of agriculture. Based on what is known with respect to Lipoprotein(a) levels, their diet would be ideal.

There are other individuals who benefit from more of a plant based diet.

Based on longevity research, I believe it's quite clear that antioxidants (not the isolate forms so commonly known), but of the whole complex forms offer a true edge in extending life span.


[irregular menstrual cycle] Yes, lots of Lugol's iodine (perhaps start her out at 50 mg per day). DIM is great.

This one here is good, because it is bio-DIM which works better than standard DIM.

http://www.iherb.com/Nature-s-Way-DIM-Plus-Estrogen-Metabolism-Formula-120-Capsules/4117?at=0

DIM not only improves estrogen metabolism, but it may raise the libido also.


For cramping, the best thing for this is a hot compress. You can find these at any drug store.


Low SOD levels are definitely a factor I think. For instance with adrenal fatigue/dysfunction, copper stores can get pretty high, yet it isn't usable copper and that can cause an SOD deficiency.

When the liver secretes enough ceruloplasmin it can remove copper accumulation and help make the copper more usable.

This is somewhat of a copper paradox. Too much copper increases oxidation levels yet it is not usable as it has built up into tissue stores. A higher estrogen level along with sugar cravings can hint at higher copper levels. Repairing adrenals such as with glandulars may make copper more usable and allow the liver to produce enough ceruloplasmin.

GliSODin source of SOD would help a lot, at least with the symptoms but getting to the source of the problem (adrenals) would ultimately be the best approach in the long run.

I'll add that since HFCS is so abundant in foods today, this can render copper unusable and probably plays a strong role here. I do not recall off hand, but there is another product similar to GliSODin that doesn't use a wheat polymer (Gliadin) to stabilize the SOD. So if wheat/gluten is a problem this other product should be sought out.

I've seen a study somewhere showing the reversing of gray hairs with its use, but I'm not sure if that was company sponsored research or not.


The primary problem with pasteurized milk is that the lactose is now converted (via pasteurization) into beta-lactose which raises insulin rapidly, which in turn increases DHT production. It's probably no help that bovine growth hormone is added to milk which probably only exacerbates this effect although I have not fact checked this last assumption.


Lactose free milk unfortunately still has plenty of bad stuff of regular milk.


I think it's totally unnecessary. Probably the best book ever written on nutrition and the health of teeth, which is the window into whole body health is Nutrition & Physical Degeneration." In it, there are pictures of teeth of both people on a primitive diet and also of a "civilized foods" diet. Peoples who had had a "primitive" diet had died with perfectly intact teeth, no cavaties, no malformations of the jaw bones, no crowding of teeth, no need whatsoever for dental intervention.

Once the primitives began to eat the "civilized" foods their health and their teeth became like those who go to dentists.


Nitric oxide has a very dark side in hair loss. Certain levels of Nitric oxide which are stimulated by either injury, toxic agents such as LPS used in the study induce Nitrosative stress.

Nitric oxide is not always good, and for that matter, TGF-beta is not always bad either, even for hair.

Nitrosative stress is associated with and involved with metalloproteins. There are many antioxidants that will combat this, Ecklonia Cava, Taurine and Curcumin to name a few.

You might have seen some discussion on here about inducible NO synthase (iNOS). This mediates nitrosative stress.

The "good" Nitric oxide you'll find is typically Endothelial NOS (eNOS) which regulates the vascular system.


There's a bit of a long history...I started treating my hair loss in in the early 90's not having any real clue and trying out various worthless products which at the time were kind of a joke (i.e, Helsinki Formula). Then I tried hardcore vegetable juicing which I think helped keep my hair but it was far too labor intensive and difficult with a busy work schedule. In the mid 90's I had this theory that Saw Palmetto would help since it was used to treat prostate disorders and the DHT connection. It certainly wasn't only my theory, I saw dozens of products eventually emerge that contained various natural DHT blockers. I thought I found something special with Beta-Sitosterol and used that for a number of years along with some other things. At best it helped to slow down my hair loss but at the expense of ever increasing side effects--not too dissimilar to what is described with Propecia use. In late 1999 I published an online book that is free (pretty much obsolete now days). That research was primarily limited to DHT control.

Some several years later a lot important research started to make the question of hair loss causes and treatments clearer, with a little trial and error over the years I have the current line-up. This research was inspired by how the primary diseases of aging occur, and practicing medicine in the field of orthomolecular medicine has been especially insightful as to how these processes occur on an intimate level.

Personally I have found the greatest hair loss occurred in a few key periods in my life where stress was at its highest. Relationship, personal loss related stuff. Essentially Telogen effluvium (TE) where the amount of hair that is lost is extremely disturbing and happens rather dramatically. Kind of like a massive shed that would go on for some period of time, pretty depressing. Emerging research suggests this is neurogenic inflammation and the current line-up address that aspect.

Of course there are many other focuses such as dietary avoidance (in my case reduction), but inflammation control is the major focus of the regimen.

To answer your last question, I felt my regimen to be stronger into 2007 when some major changes were made. So far here in 2009 the contributions to this board have been fantastic and I believe overall some of us having something to look forward too.

The degree at which we bald greatly differs and also the age. These are important factors that play a strong role in the outcome of any regimen. For example, very young balding types should focus heavily on androgen blockade, while those over 26 will be more effected by a wider variety of influences. Lastly, there is the "30 month opportunity window," which suggests that what we have lost after that time may have limited recovery.


To combat the androgens, taking 500 milligrams of Pueraria Mirifica seems to work or possible half that amount. It's definitely a bad idea to exceed 500 milligrams since there are risks of Propecia like sides beyond that dose.

There's also topical Pueraria Mirifica. I've seen evidence that this works, and it may prove to be even better than internal use but still no confirmation of that yet.


All drugs are poison. But pertaining to 5-alpha reductase inhibitors such as finasteride (Propecia) and dutasteride (do-trash-your-ride aka or Avodart), they are irreversible 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.

Suppressing this enzyme does not allow all that much androstanediol to be formed, which is the very next metabolite after DHT. This is an anti-carcinogenic androgen. It also suppresses the reductions responsible for the production of neurosteroids which, when absent can result in anxiety and depression.

These drugs have a sustained effect over this enzyme for a period of time, and in some individuals could result in potentially long-term to semi-permanent adverse effects.

Finally, I have a long standing theory (I cannot prove this), but it is based on observation only. Because the body always seeks homeostasis when possible, when a drug blocks an enzyme or protein or whatever, receptors often increase sensitivity. In other words, it's possible that when the use of the drug is stopped, the body may carry on an increased sensitivity to the androgens. I've witnessed countless similarities in other drugs, (i.e, anti-anxiety, anti-depressants, anti-hypertensives, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, the list goes on). Getting stuck in the 5-alpha reductase blocker cycle is a trap is perhaps enormous consequences. This is merely observation and I have no data to back this up, but if what I've seen in other drug classes is any indication it's not out of the question given what I have just casually heard over the years from fin and dut users.

Pueraria Mirifica on the other hand does not block 5-alpha reductase, rather it supplies an estriol like molecule that will reduce the inflammatory nature of excess androgens. It's possible that using it topically can further reduce the risk of unwanted side effects. If any sides occur, just reduce the dosage. The drugs do not act in a dose-dependent manner in this way.


Fortunately the natural stuff works differently but there's one side that's pretty tough to fix (Gyno), which is always a possibility in some cases.

I "abused" my body with Saw Palmetto and then followed that with Beta Sitosterol for years, the sides just slowly crept up on me until I noticed what was happening. No sustained damage, only wish I didn't start losing hair in the "dark ages."

I hope those experiments you're doing work out, I'm a huge believer in what you're doing (fighting hypercoagulation) with Lumbrokinase, Nattokinase and Serrapeptase. I think this clotting thing even if it's not diagnosed could be one of the missing links.

Decro435 - Pueraria Mirifica seems very promising for high androgens and if you try it, start with a small dose either topically or internally. It's still pretty early in this board's collective knowledge about what to expect from it since the topical products haven't been around that long.

If you're suffering from any stress, curcumin and resveratrol helps (not sure if it works for everybody in this regard).

As far as the top six, it focuses on three primary pillars which is managing inflammation, reactive oxygen species, keeping glucose/insulin levels normalized and decreasing blood viscosity. I put resveratrol on the "extras section" since acute stress isn't a factor for everybody.


I forgot to mention that you could slowly introduce the Pueraria Mirifica in and just add anything after that seems to fit. When approaching the mid-20's and beyond that is when something like the "top six" would be increasingly important.


Yes, if your hair loss is aggressive you'll need all the help you can get. Many studies suggest that precocious balding is indicative of cardiovascular trouble done the road. Personally I believe its highly indicative of thyroid disorders which are a primary driving force behind cardiovascular diseases and hair loss.

A regimen like this is really an anti-hair loss and longevity regimen rolled into one.


Thyroid problems are under diagnosed largely because standard thyroid tests come up perfectly normal. Tests that are not typically performed are Reverse T3, Iodine loading/saturation test and one that can be done at home, the Broda Barnes test (basal temperature). The long standing medical dogma on iodine is another factor this it is practically ignored in conventional medicine, except for the toxic versions used for atrial fibrillation and invasive heart diagnostics.

Synthetic thyroid such as T4 preparations often increase hair loss, but quite the contrary with natural non-patent Armour thyroid or OTC dessicated versions. However, if thyroid is addressed early with iodine, there is no need to supplement with thyroid. Iodine is the primary missing link.

Diseases relating to excess fibrin are not surprisingly remedied with iodine therapy. Giving an familial history with thyroid disorders supplementing with iodine would be a good idea.


Also can under estimate the importance of avoiding excess foods that stimulate the elevated glucose and insulin levels.


You may an over methylator, which if is the case you would be prone to having high histamine. At the moment this is the only explanation that I know about that may explain the paradoxical action of B-vitamins in your case.

Here's a few questions to see if this guess is right. Do you have very few or no cavities?
Do you find yourself never over weight or have a rapid metabolism?



But in any case, methylation (under or over) is enormously complex. Generally zinc and copper balance is affected. With trial and error is the best way to evaluate the effects. For example, if synthetic b-complex promotes inflammation, such as folic acid, then natural folate should be tried instead. Methyl type b-vitamins are necessary for some, such as methylcobalamin instead of cyanocobalamin for B12.

In general, a purely food based source of b-vitamins is not going to be an issue.

Over methylators may benefit from Sam-E and Methione, where as under methylators would benefit from TMG, DMG, and other methyl donors.



Also sulforaphane seems to modulate T-helper-2 cell cytokine immune response. In allergic skin diseases, including seborrheic dermatitis, there is an usual sensitivity to the malassezia yeasts causing an exaggerated "autoimmune" response.


There are a few ways that I know of to test for under or over methylation, 1st is to check for low histamine levels, homocysteine levels, and copper levels. If copper is high, you're probably an over methylator. If histamine is low, you're very likely to be an overmethylator.

Typically you maybe low in folate and B12, something to also check. See how well you do on those.

Also if you take folic acid and B12, avoid the methyl containing versions.


Progesterone has been something of a mixed bag. I've been experimenting with it for well over a decade and in a nutshell it's worth trying, but not everyone will get positive results from it. In fact, some may have negative experiences with it. Another problem that progresterone's half-life is too short. One experiment that is worth trying is to use it after sex to possibly prevent the inflammatory effects. I tried that for a while but realized that my regimen was working too well for the experiment, because these days I no longer get the inflammation after wards.


You probably already know that progesterone inhibits DHT, and that the prostate contains several progesterone receptors.

In the mid-90's I was really quite intrigued with progesterone as at that time the Late Dr. John Lee had been getting some attention in his work on progesterone. I wondered why it was not getting much attention in the hair loss community, actually this brings me to the 2000's with the Internet and still virtually nothing about it in regards to hair. I had a relative try it and he felt that it slowed down his hair loss, which is strictly anecdotal. Personally I've tried it at length but experienced difference reactions.

Usually there is an initial libido kick, but with continued usage the body will downregulate its own progesterone conversion so it has to be cycled. Here is the problem, is at least for me, doing cycling regularly is very easy to forget. I'll just eventually forget to continue to use it.

For whatever reason when I would apply it to the scalp instead of the typically recommended area (testicular sac), I observed a very rapid inflammation reduction on my scalp. This was a time when I frequently experienced early morning scalp inflammation. Such is no longer the case with my current regimen over the years. Anyway, I would find the inflammation return some minutes later even worse than before applying progesterone cream. Knowing that it has a short-half life, it seems that its effects do not last in the scalp. However, I have heard contrary reports as well.

One of the members here MasterExploder said something positive about applying to his scalp.

I think there's a lot more to learn about it, and as you mentioned the discussion on user experiences is scant for men with hair loss. I've experienced no real problems applying it to my abdominal area, chest, and the T-sac.


Lyme's disease is not easy to cure.

It requires long term antibiotic therapy. I've seen very good results in terms of patients feeling better when they have several week courses of high dose Intravenous vitamin C (100 Grams), and several weeks worth of hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Orally, there is a cat’s claw preparation that must be free of TOA (tetracyclic oxindole alkaloids).

Here is one: http://www.iherb.com/Allergy-Research-Group-Nutricology-Prima-U-ntilde-a-de-Gato-Liquid-1-fl-oz-30-ml/3447?at=0

Also, Carnivora is very helpful (Venus fly-trap extract). I've got lots of this on hand, so if you know someone who needs it, I have it in liquid extract and capsule. It's far from cheap but I'll sell it wholesale.

Finally, there is MMS (Chlorine dioxide), but I do not have any experience with it, I only heard that it is good for it


What's interesting about the human body is that everything has some sort of "weak link" on the chain and it can sometimes take a while to find. I went through several years looking and trying all kinds of things until I arrived at a semblance of agents that cover a lot. At the same time, I have wondered very much how critical macro and micro nutrients can be.

Magnesium is one thing I have been extremely diligent about taking on a daily basis. Here's a recent blog I did on it:

http://www.immortalhair.org/apps/blog/show/1683510-magnesium-deficiency-damages-telomeres-

If you're interested, I could send you a copy of the e-book Magnesium for life.

Iodine maybe another possible link for some. And recently, even the mineral tin may have a place but the research is very limited. I feel that a natural source of B-vitamins can be critical as well.


Female marathon runners are very prone to producing high cortisol and highly subject to adrenal exhaustion. I've seen this cause thyroid suppression and insulin resistance.

androstenetriol (5-AT) counteracts the immune suppressing aspects of cortisol, so wonder that the steroid profile would look like today.

If you're currently training, would suggest a good break from an active exercise routine. This will allow cortisol levels to plummet hopefully back to normal.

The symptoms you describe sound like immune suppression from high cortisol, so wouldn't worry about androstenetriol (5-AT), but would worry about the cortisol. I have heard of a few cases where very active females were switched from a steady exercise routine towards just walking and in each case allowed a normalization of cortisol levels.

Have you skipped any periods or are you regular?

What type of progesterone were you given? In pill form sounds like synthetic progestin, this could not help you.

I would ask many more questions to get a better handle of your situation, but based on what is known, would continue only on the phosphatidylserine and add magnolia, standardized for honokiol.


I wish I knew the answer to this. There is simply no research on this. When I think about the former practices of Dr. Mercola, being a long time distance runner and who used to consume a lot of grains, he seems like a perfect model for hair loss. But that is just a subjective observation on my part.

If endurance exercise does play a role, I do know that cortisol (a catabolic hormone), and a build-up of free-radicals does ensue. In shorter exercise routines, there are some studies that point out some increased endogenous antioxidant activity, so with that said, there is some credence to endurance aerobic activity at least contributing. Maybe we should do an informal poll limited endurance type exercise.

One thing is for sure, It's pretty easy to spot balding runners, but traditionally a lot of them practiced carb loading, so there's all kinds of variables in this.


Have you ever had an anti-gladin antibody test? It checks for wheat/gluten intolerance.

Yes, your migraines are mostly likely attributed to low progesterone, but natural progesterone cream is what really does the trick. Were you taking synthetic (patent medicine) progesterone?

The uterine fibroid maybe an indication of an iodine shortage. Have you had the opportunity to try high-dose iodine?

Also it sounds like you could be low thyroid as well. You can test for that using the Broda Barnes test.


Progesterone isn't a sure thing, but if you try it again go for a progesterone that has 5-10% cream, ¼-½ teaspoon, or ½-1 gram (depending how dispensed) twice per day topically (inner thighs/arms, breasts, neck, palms, abdomen; rotate sites). May use daily except during menses (days 8-28 of cycle), or may start during luteal phase (days 15-28); may use maximum dose in week prior to menses (days 21-28).

An anti-gladin antibody test is used to detect sensitivity to wheat/gluten as you may not have celiac, but there is a fair amount of people who have digestive problems which do not have celiac probably as high as 1/3rd of the population.

An easier way is to simply avoid wheat products for a while and see how you feel after a few weeks. You might check out the buckwheat thread that was made yesterday.

Here is how the Broda Barnes test works: http://drbate.com/Ref/thyroid.html

The problem with standard thyroid testing is that it doesn't take a lot into account. One of the major things is that it does not measure thyroid hormone resistance. Just like insulin resistance, there is also thyroid resistance--unfortunately this test is no longer available. Also, your TSH is on the high side anyway. Additionally, a uterine fibroid is a strong hint of estrogen dominance as well as iodine deficiency. Given that 95% of women are deficient, it's not a large stretch that you are in strong need of it.

The confusion on iodine stems from medical dogma: This site will help clear some of that up, but if you search this forum using the google option (not the Inside) you'll find loads of information on iodine here.

http://www.scribd.com/doc/1959949/IODINE-Solution-to-Healthproblems

On the cortisol, you could try the Magnolia as I mentioned previously or you could add additional aids such as Magnesium and Ashwagandha which are excellent for this.

All diabetic medications are dangerous and actually worse than taking nothing at all--even if it means having higher blood sugar.

Getting off the drug would be important.

As far as supplements goes, there are some critical things that are needed in the correct amounts.

This supplement here is not easy to find in stores or even at many internet retailers, it is a high dose form of
Vanadium, called Vanaphage. The dose is 50 mg (milligrams, not micrograms which will be found in almost any other form). This will lower blood sugar powerfully.

Here is a link:

http://www.netriceuticals.com/listing.asp?id=1112

Another critical ingredient in the correct amount is Lipoic acid. I would suggest him using a sustained released Lipoic acid such as this one: (taken with each meal).

http://www.iherb.com/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=143

Diabetics need a very high biotin intake. 15,000 mcg (or 15 milligrams)

At least a 1,500 milligrams of Magnesium daily (in divided doses). Magnesium is paramount since diabetics lose plenty of it. It will improve their glucose metabolism.

Getting testosterone shots is highly recommended. This can powerfully improve sugar metabolism. This along can have profound effects in diabetics. Also he'll want to take 50 milligrams of DHEA in the morning.

Lastly, 100 milligrams of Ubiquinol (activate form of Co-Q10).

If he takes all this in addition to those others, he should see improvement.


Often or always with any blood sugar formula, there is something left to be desired; either in quantity or quality.

Relating to the previous diabetes question, I mentioned a few items to add-on what the other formulas had since they were already being used. That said, I will list a full regimen for Diabetes to make this more straight forward. For females the dose of DHEA should be 25 milligrams as opposed to 50 for men.

Getting tested for adrenal exhaustion/adrenal fatigue and iodine insufficiency can make a huge difference.
Subclinical thyroid problems are often seen with diabetes.

Metabolic typing/Nutritional typing to determine proper diet. Most diabetics do well on a low carbohydrate diet.
Here's a simple alternative test to the metabolic or nutritional typing I got on this forum, so I will list it here:

Niacin test: Take 50 milligrams of niacin on an empty stomach. If you experience and immediate flush, you are most likely a fast oxidizer. If you feel a moderate flushing effect, you are a balanced oxidizer. If you experience a significantly delayed flushing or nothing at all, you are a slow oxidizer.

Or

Vitamin C test: Take 8 grams of vitamin C in equally divided doses over 8 hours. The fast oxidizer will respond by feeling acidic and uncomfortable, and may even experience other symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea or increased intestinal gas. A true balanced oxidizer may find that his or her stomach feels less acidic. A slow oxidizer will have no response at all.

Much more detail on this here: http://www.yourpersonalwebmd.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=106&Itemid=118
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Diabetic (mellitus) regimen:

Vanaphage. The dose is 50 mg
Sustained released Lipoic acid 300 milligrams (taken with each meal).
Once blood sugar levels are stable, can make the switch to 100 mg stabilized R-Lipoic acid.
Diabetics need a very high biotin intake. 15,000 mcg (or 15 milligrams)
At least a 1,500 milligrams of Magnesium daily (in divided doses). Magnesium is paramount since diabetics lose plenty of it. It will improve their glucose metabolism.
200:1 extract of Aloe (this is actually a very potent blood sugar reducer)
Gymnema sylvestre (at least 250 milligrams)
Ecklonia Cava three times daily (keeps the blood thin and the inflammation down)
Cinnulin PF (150 milligrams)
Krill oil 1,000 mg
Green Tea Polyphenols, mostly EGCG 400 milligrams
100 milligrams of Ubiquinol (activate form of Co-Q10)
500 mg of Benfotiamine (triple the dose if neuropathy present)
If Neuropathy is present, add 2,000 mg of Acetyl L-Carnitine in divided doses.
If Neuropahty is present, add a good amount of Borage oil for GLA content.
500 milligrams NAC (N-Acetyl-Cysteine)
A good probiotic
A good Multi-mineral/vitamin formula containing chromium, selenium, manganese
and many others including all the B-complex, Tocotrienols, etc.
Females 25 milligrams of DHEA/Males 50 milligrams of DHEA.
Have doctor check testosterone levels (both male/female)
Consider bio-identical hormone replacement therapy
If history of hysterectomy, is is essential to use bio-identical hormone replacement therapy.


Last, but not least exercise is needed to burn visceral fat. Diet burns subcutaneous fat, but exercise is needed for the internal, visceral fat that creates inflammation. One alternative to exercise if mobility is hindered by say, an injury is to use a FAR infrared Sauna. This will burn visceral fat and flush out toxins at an amazing rate (20% as opposed to 2% in regular saunas). It's only limitation is that it is not as adept at eradicating brain waste matter, that is where exercise trumps it.

A really simple type of exercise, that is amazing for diabetics, heart patients (or anyone) is a rebounder. This is like a trampoline, and often comes with a stabilizer bar. It's an excellent way to achieve a high intensity workout for short duration; which burns the most fat and will keep inflammation down. The gravity force works in your favor as it rapidly grows new pathways (angiogenesis) to improve peripheral circulation and cardiac output. It will work better than a bypass for heart patients and is cheaper than natural bypass (EECP), which is better and cheaper than unnatural bypass anyway.


I forgot to mention one thing in the earlier regimen for Diabetes, which is high dose Vitamin D3. D3 helps regulate the immune system and blood sugar. A lot of diabetics do not get enough sun exposure even in the summer. So Vitamin D3 at 3,000 to 5,000 IU would be a good idea.

Let's say if he only wanted to take three things. I would have to narrow that list to high dose Lipoic Acid, Vanaphage 50 mg, and 1,500 mg of Magnesium. If you had it take a forth thing, then high dose vitamin D3. A fifth thing would be Krill Oil or somekind of effective fish oil.

Testosterone optimization can create profound changes to blood sugar levels and to help reverse diabetes. It can increase heart function to remarkable levels, and if there is any problem there, it is essential. Estrogen of course can increase blood sugar problems, especially Bisphenol-A, which is found in various plastics, it's hard to avoid entirely.

DHEA reduces inflammation and decreases some of the negative effect of diabetes, improves energy and alertness.

Most sustained released products are bad, as they are hard on the liver. One of the exceptions is sustained released Lipoic acid. Incidentally, Lipoic acid is used in oral and IV use to reverse severe forms of liver disease, such as biliary cirrhosis, hepatitis C, liver poisoning, and fatty liver. Since Diabetes/metabolic syndrome is largely linked to liver health, this makes Lipoic acid a must have supplement.

I had worked in the largest center in the United States for treating diabetes in the natural way, having spent a lot of focus on the respective complications, diabetic patients, etc. I can say that conventional diabetic "treatments" are legalized murder. This sounds harsh but is it explains why the dis-ease of diabetes is perpetuated by the sick industry that treats it. There are so many industries that profit from its utter failure.

The conventional doctors do not have much of a clue and I feel very sorry for them, because their training does not include much of any real dietary or supplement intervention. To them, it is just a disease to manage.

Magnesium oil is good, but dietary Magnesium is important. If he has any problems with circulation, then Mag Oil would be great.

Borage Oil, which is a good source of GLA is good since Diabetics typically have an enzyme shortage, that makes GLA a practical supplement to overcome inflammation and myelin sheath degradation. GLA is the "good" Omega-6 fatty acid and acts in a similar way as Omega-3 with respect to prostaglandins. It's also excellent for hydrating/moisturizing the skin.

High dose Niacinamide is only used for Type I diabetics, as it can intervene in the deterioration of insulin producing beta cells in the pancreas However, high dose Niacinamide is great for Rheumatoid arthritis.


When the liver becomes overburdened, its role in regulating glucose and insulin levels along with the pancreas is compromised. The liver and pancreas work in concert in keeping glucose and insulin levels balanced. For example the liver converts excess amounts of glucose in the blood into glycogen. When glucose levels drop to a certain level, the pancreas secretes the hormone glucagon instructing the liver to change its glycogen reserves back into glucose.

In conditions of metabolic syndrome, the liver and the pancreas become dysfunctional. The pancreas secretes too much insulin via insulin resistance, which is primarily a result of oxidative stress, and the livers role of producing glycogen diminishes. Therefore high levels of glucose in the blood will damage tissues (rapidly aging via glycation).


As far as a time line, it's hard to say for just one reason. It depends on his diet and how many of the correct supplements are taken. I can say for certain that under the correct conditions that just about anyone with type II can normalize their blood glucose levels within 5 days. Within months the glycohemoglobin A1c levels can fall to near normal.


he diabetic doesn't sound too bad off with a 1.7 Creatnine level. Unless there is kidney disease where Magnesium retention begins, chances are good that he or she is deficient in Magnesium. Diabetics lose a tremendous amount of Magnesium regularly. During chronic kidney disease is where Magnesium retention usually starts.

One of the best ways to improve kidney function in a diabetic is to use slow Chelation (a long drip of 3 1/2 hours) of EDTA
of 15 to 30 treatments. Or an easier way is to take various oral metal chelators.

Regarding Vanaldyl Sulfate. 4-weeks is a short study. Here are some other studies which differ in result:

I had once worked at the largest center for treating various diseases that had the largest population history of diabetics, they have used Vanadyl Suflate (BFOV) since 1985.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19162329

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18812026


Depending upon one's nutritional or metabolic type may determine how long is good or bad between meals.

Fiber seems to be a good thing if carbohydrates are a primary dietary source. I suppose it could be the difference between eating a lot of starch verses vegetables.

Personally I do not subscribe to fiber, but that's has to do with my dietary type and preference.

Some do well on Psyllium, others like myself feel bloated and uncomfortable. Gluccomannan (Konjac root) is actually better
if there is interest in fiber. It can slow down blood sugar also.


Probably the biggest concern about almond milk is how is it sweetened. Based on some studies, foods that contain goitrogens are safe just as long as you take enough iodine.


[flu] Samcubol (Elderberry extract) works extremely well. On a side note, optimizing vitamin D usually works as a preventative.


Based on what little research is available, there is the amino acid Leucine
in the activation of mTOR. This is a potentially effective aid in insulin resistance.


I should also point about that leucine inactivates glycogen synthase kinase-3 (GSK-3). It may improve beta-catenin apparently without regard to wnt signaling. I haven't explored this before and I wonder if anyone has. A poster already asked about Leucine, so from the looks of it, might have something to offer.


There are differences between myo-inositol, IP6 and D-chiro inositol. Primarly of interest is its action on insulin.
I think it's very interesting that in PCOS these women have a problem making it. It is synthesized in the microflora and some diseases of insulin resistance are related to bacteria (lack of good bacteria).


Hopefully there are some tocotrienols in your gamma E complex besides the tocopherols, since a large dose of tocopherols can inhibit dietary tocotrienols which are much more potent.



Arginine can promote iNOS, the inducible form of nitric oxide which is inflammatory. The other reason is that arginine can increase prolactin.


Yes, regular flush niacin does have some advantages but to use it may not be pleasant for the user. Niacin lowers Lipoprotein(a), lowers triglycerides, blood pressure, increases HDL, and is a co-factor in ATP production.

The problem is the flush, and for some of these advantages a relatively large dose is needed. I've had a lot of friends take 500 milligrams on an empty stomach over the years--they wanted to try it despite the warning. It's only partial relief to soak in the bathtub for a half-hour because it feels like a sunburn with all that histamine being cleared out. About ten years ago I used to recommend it as blood pressure reducer and it worked very well. I had them take 100 milligrams the first week and increase the dosage to an additional 100 milligrams each week after until they reached 1,500 milligrams. The body will adjust slowly to the flush, but it is still noticed just not as bad. I had a colleague who suffered from schizophrenia, he took 1,500 milligrams daily and as long as he took it, he was perfectly stable.


All forms of arginine will increase iNos and prolactin.


I prefer Lugol's solution, but you may have noticed by some of the reviews that some respond better to Iosol.

I like the Lugol's since the body doesn't have to convert the iodine into iodide and having plenty of iodine is quite potent against a variety of pathogens. That said, Iosol would be more "friendly" towards your bacteria, but also not effective at killing Candida. To kill off a significant amount of bacteria good and bad from Lugol's would require quite a high dose for an extended period time.

I haven't found it to interfere with my probiotics in any way. If I ever get bit by a mosquito the first thing I do is apply Lugol's iodine to it and the itchiness goes away within minutes. There is no such effect at all with Iosol.

The dosage on Iosol depending on what is needed could be 1 to 9 drops, just an estimate. It's important to take enough vitamin C so that your body can convert it to the iodide form that it needs.


I've got a guess. The enzyme of the Papaya is similar to Bromelain, the enzyme from the pineapple skin. They are both proteolytic enzymes, sever peptide bonds and suppress TGF-beta.


If the milk is pasteurized is one of the worst foods ever, for the body and the hair.
Usually it takes a few days for the inflammation to kick in, so it's not immediately noticeable.

I haven't had any issue with Raw Milk, but I've heard at least one on this forum say it was also a problem.


I wasn't able to access the full study, but I have heard a few years ago that taking 3 grams of krill oil instead of the standard 1 gram (1,000 milligrams) will have a remarkable effect on clearing out the arteries. For some time I was taking mega doses of krill until about a year and a half ago when I tuned it down to the standard dose.


facial hair is androgen driven, while scalp hair is catagen drive by androgens. There's a study called the paradoxical actions of androgens on scalp and beard hair. Later in life, you hear about females growing more facial hair and this happens when they lose estrogen.



[Is it true pyroxidine hydrochloride increases DHT while pyroxidal 5' phosphate decreases it?] Yes it is true. For many reasons, I don't take synthetic B vitamins and this is just one of them.


7-HMR is more of an anti-aromatase. Pueraria Mirifica is pro-estrogenic. There is another species of kudzu, called Pueraria Lobata which is anti-aromatase, so maybe that is causing the confusion.


Pueraria Mirifica contains a molecule that is virtually identical to human estriol, one of the safer estrogens. However, it appears that it decreases DHT levels too much and so like dutasteride it can lead to gyno.


Without enough B-vitamins the body cannot properly make neurotransmitters.


Great responses, well I'll just add that with fish and cod liver oil, the body has to break down the triglycerides before it can access the EPA/DHA, whereas Krill oil already is in usable form. On top of that, it is bound to phospholipids, so these are escorted effortlessly into the cell membranes. Furthermore, the phospholipids themselves have a benefit, plus the existing astaxanthin prevents oxidation and maximizes the integrity of the oil.

Finally, it is very easy on the stomach--especially if you compare it to taking a lot of cod liver oil.

The only downside is that there is practically no vitamin D in Krill, so supplementation in that area is highly recommended.


stainless steel is okay. I'm not certain about aluminum alloy utensils and aluminum foil. But imagine the risk is low unless it is swallowed. The others might have more precise info on this.

Kelp can sometimes contain lead, but if you're looking for a safe alternate to Lugol's, there is Iosol. You can get it at iherb.com


I was going to post a new thread on homocysteine, but I think it's more relevant here. The initial injury of the artery wall is caused by elevated blood levels of homocysteine. Taking some sources of b-vitamins and choline is important to keep homocysteine levels lower. I've been curious for years if there was a relationship with homocysteine and hair loss, but had not found any connection until associating it with lipoprotein(a). Check out this study below.

Homocysteine and other sulfhydryl compounds enhance the binding of lipoprotein(a) to fibrin: a potential biochemical link between thrombosis, atherogenesis, and sulfhydryl compound metabolism.

http://ukpmc.ac.uk/articlerender.cgi?artid=211369


Thanks for the update. I think topical PM would be ideal for chicks too at least for their face since they have many more estrogen receptors, and this would keep theirs and our faces more tight and firm with age.


Loss of estriol is a major cause of sagging and wrinkling. Topical Pueraria Mirifica would be ideal for this.


- I can address the safety issue, it's not harmful. Of course internally there is a chance of gyno if you take enough. The consensus so far is if you exceed 500 milligrams per day internally you run the risk of low libido and gyno.
The active ingredient in PM is a molecule virtually identical to the safest class of human estrogen called estriol.

Native Thailand has used this for centuries. There is growing research on this I've looked at the toxicology studies. It's extremely safe when used properly. Anecdotal information from native Thai have reported unusually low BPH symptoms in the elderly, hair color seems to be retained and in the nation itself ranks the lowest of reproductive cancers in the world.


lpha lipoic acid contains both the R & the S isomers, whereas the R-Lipoic is only the active isomer. The S-isomer is not active and actually diminishes the potency of the R-Isomer. If you buy stabilized R-Lipoic (safe from polymerization) you'll get not only a much more potent dose of lipoic acid strength, approximately 4 to 14 times the power of ALA.

The other advantage is only R-Lipoic inhibits MMP's and is much more potent as an anti-inflammatory.

The only advantage to taking the standard ALA is if you're prone to hypoglycemia, then the R-Lipoic would be too strong.


Wheat products of all kinds should be avoided for the sake of our hair.

In some degree, many of us suffer from an intolerance of wheat/gluten products and not even know it. Studies suggest that eating wheat and/or gluten products increase prolactin production. This is not good for two reasons, one excess prolactin increases DHT and second, prolactin is a hair loss target (delays anagen and induces catagen stages).

In one study, there was a high number of children with celiac disease with hyperprolactinemia who eat wheat products.
Elevated prolactin is often correlated to hypothyroidism. Having an accumulation of estrogen in the body will only make prolactin production greater, a perfect recipe for low thyroid function.

It shouldn't be a surprise either that of the grains products, wheat elevates glucose and insulin levels for a protracted period of time. I know at least one group of primitives who eat zero grain products and yet had full heads of hair into old age.

Today the male species are suffering from an unprecedented growth in accumulation of estrogens, which not only bring down testosterone levels, but induce insulin resistance. This is a real primer for more DHT.

I'm not sure if it's the mycotoxins in wheat or the gluten that is causing the problem, but this problem is not limited to men as it appears they can bring on endometriosis. Quite a number of autoimmune diseases are brought about by consumption of wheat/gluten, so if we are to assume that hair loss is an autoimmune disease it would make sense given that it can also affect thyroid function, insulin resistance, prolactin, estrogen and intestinal absorption of proteins and some vitamins.


That was very interesting and it makes good sense. I've been really intrigued with a natural substance called L-3-n-butylphthalide and it offers potent protection against, nitrosative & oxidative stress.


Both iodine and Diindolylmethane inhibit HSV type I. Oh yeah, so does lithium.

Lithium flat out prevents Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's is probably primarily driven by thyroid disorders which is effects the mitochondria.

This study below explains how HSV eliminates host mitochondrial DNA.

http://www.nature.com/embor/journal/v8/n2/full/7400878.html


About 10 milligrams of elemental Lithium (as Orotate) would work for Alzheimer's prevention.
I should point out though that most of what a lot of us are already taking will prevent Alzheimer's. Everything from Vitamin D, Curcumin, Magnesium, Essential fatty acids (omega-3 source), Lipoic acid/Acetyl L-Carnitine.

Also recently, an animal study strongly suggested that a cognitive cure for Alzheimer's would be 500 milligrams of the Niacin metabolite, Niacinamide taken 500 to 1,000 milligrams three times daily.


Practically everyone is confused about acid/alkaline balance. It is an over promoted concept, because not everyone needs to move towards alkaline. My metabolic type for example starts off as alkaline and if I were to eat mostly alkaline foods it would be a fast track to osteporosis and other problems.

But back to the question at hand, pardon my diversion...

The potato can be alkline if eaten with the skin infact, but is acid if not. Of course some fruits may appear to be acid, but are alkaline. I believe it's more important to determine which side of the autonomic nervous system brand is dominant for one's metabolic type.


The elderly are often subject to influenza as they have lower production of glutathione. This is how NAC helps by increasing glutathione. Broccomax does increase phase II detoxication enzymes. In some areas of the body, but not all it will raise glutathione, but it's quite different from NAC and not certain if it would help with influenza outside of respiratory diseases.

But, a new study I posted earlier was quite intriguing and shows how it could improve cellular defense mechanisms in skin.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19558496


I've read some very disturbing information about microwaves in the last few years. What is starting is that microwaves have not receive proper studies for safety in human nutrition. From what I recall, it is generally bad enough to where I just won't use a microwave, even for heating water.


That Mercola article summed up most of the negative information I have seen over the years on microwave dangers. But like the others just mentioned, there's really no evidence that microwaving is safe.

In the past I posted some very disturbing information not found in the Mercola article. I'm at a loss to find it but it relates the the early 80's Swiss research. In a nutshell microwaved food caused a heightened immune reaction and lower energy.

Judging what microwaving does to food and knowing that energy medicine principles have to life, it doesn't seem all that safe.


While I take supplemental hylauronic acid, which I really love I should mention that Ecklonia Cava allows hylauronic acid to remain in the system for longer and helps increase its synthesis.


had a similar question to scottyc33 regarding cellular phones, but something to protect against microwave frequency radiation from these cellular phones, where you can put something that looks like a watch battery in the phone. Have you seen these? I wonder if any of them work.

I never use my cellular/mobile phone to my ear, I only put it on speaker. I will get ear pain within a very short period if I use it to my ear. And even when using the speaker phone, if I am using it for a long time, I will feel just a slight effect on my eye.

I've already read some mention that it effects the eyes. From what I remember, this microwave radiation can literally cause protein changes to exposed tissue.


Yes, it's one of the most important herbs for heart disease. It's been extremely well studied and there's no doubt that it increases cardiac oxygen capacity and as a result lowering blood pressure. Hawthorn is definitely a winner.


In the human body 1 + 1 does not always equal 2.

We are one of the most complex organisms on the planet and suffice to say that non-balding types have a natural
shield against TGF-beta for example, so it would not matter how bad they eat unless it's something extreme like protein deficiency.


Conventional thyroid testing is usually a waste of time. The reason is that the criteria is not thorough enough. For example, much like insulin resistance exists today a glucose level does not give the full picture. More extensive tests are required to determine insulin resistance. Thyroid resistance tests once existed, but they are not practiced today, it is unfortunate. A number of factors affect the thyroid, liver function, hormone levels, iodine suppression, metals, etc.

To consider the possibility of a low thyroid, ask yourself a few questions: Do you exhibit cold hands and feet or have poor tolerance to the cold? do you suffer from dry skin or constipation? If your circulation poor? If any of these are true, then try out the Broda Barnes test. If you're basal temperature (average reading shows a low score), you should consider iodine supplementation. If you're low energy and exhibit other traits, also consider dessicated thyroid as well.


I am not certain. Usually when a male is diagnosed with low thyroid, he's already lost of a lot of his hair. However, low thyroid is associated with excess prolactin secretion, which in of itself increases DHT. That said I would be inclined to think it can affect several forms of hair loss, AGA and diffuse hair loss.

This study suggests that hyper-thyroid increases DHT in women.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9439933

This one suggests that DHT reduces growth of thyroid follicular cells.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8958778

[losing weight on IH 6] The weight loss effects are initially a result of detoxification, but are also probably due to decreasing insulin levels and increasing levels of adiponectin, which offer protection against pro-inflammatory molecules. For the most part, the weight loss effects should level off. In those who are over weight, the last two factors mentioned should at least help prevent excess lipogenesis or new fat formation.

In short, you will not lose weight indefinitely. Maybe another question is how to optimize a normal weight if underweight. The only answer I know about it finding the correct nutritional type for the system.


The latest news on coffee that I've heard is on timing. If you drink it in the morning, its effect on insulin is negligible, but drink it with lunch, the caffeine can raise insulin levels. Drinking it in the evening makes the most pronounced spike in insulin levels. Also in the evening when cortisol levels should be tapering off, the coffee may keep them elevated which may adversely affect hair.


You could switch to Omega-3 from fish oil, but to be effective would require at least a few grams and it would be very wise to insure that when they are taken to include some antioxidant with them.

The reason for this is because the body must break down the triglycerides to utilize the omega-3 in fish oil, so more is needed to be taken to get a sufficient anti-inflammatory effect. The other advantage that krill oil has is that it is bound to phospholipids so that a little goes a long way and to top it off it is naturally rich in Astaxanthin which prevents oxidation and offers potent antioxidant activity to the body.

If you decide to go with the Omega-3, avoid the 3-6-9 combination it doesn't offer any advantage.


[alcohol] Be sure to load up on a few grams of Taurine, you'll thank yourself in the morning.


On the old forum, which unfortunately doesn't have a search function the issue of appendix function was brought up a few times. I was pretty surprised to see a mainstream article on the subject because among natural physicians it's been known for some time that this "vestigial organ" is quite important.

http://www.freewebs.com/immortalhair/oldforum.htm

The answer to your first question is yes, Candida overgrowth does have an impact hair. If you scroll down on this page and look for the Candida section the reasons are explained:

http://www.immortalhair.org/physiology.htm

In short, yeast overgrowth impacts the skins bacteria balance and steroid expression.


If you ever have to take antibiotics for any reason, this is where you're recovery would be compromised, so taking a probiotic will protect you.

I haven't looked at any studies, but would imagine that having no appendix would raise the risk of Candida overgrowth.


Manuka honey effectively kills and heals MRSA infections.


I've never heard about it before. And only recently, heard some mention about tin and hair loss. There's just one animal study, and two anecdotal mentions. All I know is that tin can be toxic when found in sources in industry, but if it is a natural component of food it is probably beneficial but if it is good for us, there's nothing that I can find that proves it has any real benefit in humans. But just in case, there is some tin in brewer's yeast. I take this as a natural form of b-vitamins, and if tin is ever found to be good, it's nice insurance.


David Wolfe mentioned in an audio interview that schizandra, which is great for the adrenal glands contains tin. Earlier this year, there was a study mentioning a certain type of schizandra (nigra) helping with hair growth.


It's quite common for Candida, Adrenal and hypothyroid to be in unison.

Grateful - Russian immune & Del-Immune only have a single strain of lactic acid bacteria. At least for me, I quite prefer Jarrow EPS over Dr. Ohhira's. The enteric coating is nice, it's room temperature stable and it really works well.
It's especially effective at cutting out my desire for sweets.


[zero carb all meat] I think this diet is very useful if you're prone to hypoglycemia, but needless to say, no one diet is correct for everyone.

For a person to convert to a full ketogenic diet, devoid of carbohydrates takes the body some weeks to acclimate itself towards glucose conversion from protein on a more efficient level. Once it is acclimated there isn't much of a draw back, but in this society even if one is benefited by this type of diet, it is certainly not the most convenient way to eat but one thing seems certain, it's pretty hair friendly.

Personally, I believe the closest thing to reality is that there are at least three primary metabolic/nutritional types. Protein, mixed, and carbohydrate and of the later, only 15% fall into this category. Regardless of which type, laying off the refined carbohydrates is the way to go. These macronutrient differences among individuals maybe do to differences in how their bodies store glycogen and produce insulin and Glucagon.


In food and medicine no one person reacts the same as others. Myself and others thrive on a high meat diet, but not everyone does. Of the three types of nutritional types, protein types require high purine intake, mixed types need a mixture of purine meats and carbohydrate types do not benefit from purine meats.

Uric acid from meat is not really a concern, but before explaining that, what does elevate uric acid quite dramatically is high fructose corn syrup and second to that is consumption of vegetable oils.

In contrast to some animals, humans avoid the overproduction of uric acid by decreasing the activity of xanthine oxidase. This enzyme is about a 100 times lower in humans than in animals.


Also Carnosine, which is found in red meat is a powerful antioxidant and protects against some of the most pernicious free-radicals. The studies on ketogenic diets clearly demonstrate better glucose and insulin levels.


Unfortunately the reality is that there's little to no focus on hair loss because prevention is rare among the young. Patients that come in are typically at an advanced age and have more serious health issues. There isn't any education in this area, we are pioneers to an extent willing to experiment. Whatever information is disseminated will not be widely practiced upon until "X" number of years in the future.


If anyone doesn't mind the taste of palm oil, it is a rich source of tocotrienols.


As far as I am aware, high dose biotin would only benefit chronic bowel/intestinal diseases, using lipoic acid consistently, being diabetic, metabolic syndrome, strongly insulin ressistant, history of accutane use, or having yeast overgrowth.

For diffuse hair loss, stress is definitely a factor. Check into Vitamin D also (70 ng/mL)


It isn't a bad idea to include some other antioxidant with another meal since even healthy meals will still produce free radicals, just not as many.


Research is mixed on Taurine, showing more impressive figures in animal research than on actual humans. It does help protect against adverse changes to collagen during HFCS and does provide good protection against alcohol toxicity.


In PCOS, it is an excellent model to compare to us men, since these women are frequently insulin resistant, have high iron levels due to irregular periods, typically have higher prolactin levels, more DHT, and of course tend to suffer from pattern baldness.

Having low iron in men is not common unless there is something seriously wrong such as internal bleeding.

In the earlier part of the 20th Century, the remedy for low iron used to be sipping hydrochloric acid. If iron supplements are taken, avoid ferrous sulfate, there are much more friendly forms of iron.


Never use undiluted DMSO on your skin, especially the 99.9% variety. I have this at home when I would use it in my shampoo, I would poor about 2 teaspoons of it into an 8 oz bottle of shampoo. That is definitely diluted.

The maximum amount of DMSO on the skin one could tolerate well would be something like 50%. It is used for arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.



Having an optimal level of iodine will do a lot of good. Besides the thyroid which accounts for only 3% iodine stores, most of it goes into muscle and fat.

Sufficient iodine prevents excesses free radical damage. Probably the biggest risk of getting cancer is simply due to insufficient iodine.

Know anyone with a heart arrhythmia? Atrial Fibrillation is extremely common today, yet it would be virtually non-existence if iodine was adequate. Conventional medicine uses barbaric tactics such as a very toxic form of iodine called Amiordorone, or they'll resort to terrible procedures such as cardioversion and cardiac ablation.

Iodine prevents estrogen tendency to divide cells too much (excess proliferation), that is a major mechanism with cancer and hyperplastic tissue (think BPH/enlarged prostate) Most men over the age of 70 are going to have BPH--unless they have enough iodine. Prostate cancer is almost a certainty without iodine if you live long enough.

Iodine removes metals of various kinds. I don't have much to back this up, but this is a great link on iodine:

http://www.scribd.com/doc/1959949/IODINE-Solution-to-Healthproblems

High dose iodine in my experience seems to give libido an extra kick.

It is fairly well established though that iodine helps get rid of excess fluoride and bromide. The former seems to be highly correlated with Alzheimer's.

Since most thyroid tests are not adequate, it's difficult to say if one has low thyroid or not with standard tests. Without reverse T3 (a prominent indicator of heavy metal intoxication), T4, T3 and Barnes Basal temperature besides TSH, it's not conclusive.

In other words, subclinical hypothyroid is very common.

Iodine improves blood sugar metabolism, and it may even reduce Testosterone to DHT conversion (but that is theory for now).


Probably one of the most fascinating things about iodine supplementation to me (optimal dose) is that it is a little known way to engender longer life. Anything that helps protect against DNA oxidative damage is probably going to be good for hair.

If you live close enough to the ocean you may pick up enough iodine just by breathing the air off the coast.



t probably should be, but the idea of iodine and hair loss restoration is just a hypothesis of mine. If it happens to be accurate it would account for some positive changes over a period of time. Also, iodine alone would not be sufficient but I think it probably deserves to be on the regimen page. While 90% of women probably have some form of thyroid problem, very frequently sub clinical (which is not detected by standard tests), about 50% of men are estimated to have this. I believe it's definitely worthy of strong consideration to include iodine.


Some signs to look out for are lower energy, fatigue, constipation, dry skin, and low temperature (cold hands and feet). Normal axillary body (underarm) temperature is between 97.4 and 98.2 degrees Fahrenheit.


in MPB Glutathione levels are lower, we need all the help we can get.


The main problem is that doctors rely primarily on TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone). This does not account for that many cases. They may also rely on T4 and possibly T3 depending on how thorough they are. Yet there are other factors and a condition called "Hypothyroidism type II" is where standard tests given today will not indicate a thyroid condition.

Why is this? Thyroid hormones such as T4 operate in a manner similar to how insulin or leptin sensitivity works. In other words, there is not only insulin and leptin resistance, there is also thyroid resistance. The amount of T4 is often normal, but its sensitivity is not. Thyroid resistance tests are no longer available, but if they were it would make a more accurate measure.

The most common problem in us is most likely T3 conversion problems. T3 is more active than T4 and all kinds of things can inhibit its conversion from T4. Iodine deficiency is one glaring cause. It is possible that taking Armour or a dessicated thyroid product maybe necessary for some of us. There isn't any way to really determine how well T3 is working in us unless we simply try it. Is there is no response from taking iodine alone after a while then consider also taking a dessicated natural thyroid preparation. Avoid synthetic thyroid medications, because they can cause hair loss and actually make you feel worse.

According to some figures that I have read, 40% of all Americans suffer from hypothyroidism yet only about 10% of the patients tested will be diagnosed. I'm not sure how these figures apply to Europe or other parts of the world, but given all the foods we eat it's not much of a surprise.

There are other tests too, such as Reverse T3 which is almost always associated with heavy metal toxicity. Other things to consider are medications, many can be thyroid disruptive, especially anti-depressants.

Using the Broda Barnes test (auxiliary temperature) along with having some symptoms of low thyroid is probably going to be more accurate than seeing a physician alone.


It turns out the skin patch test which has been widely touted is not really effective. I found some old studies that set out to prove its viability and it was discovered that most of the iodine evaporates into the air, and very little gets absorbed into the skin. This is probably why a more accurate test was sought after and it wasn't until Dr. Abraham came out with the iodine loading test that iodine sufficiency could be accurately assessed.


[vertigo, tinnitus, triamterene, meniere's] This is pretty tough, and for what it's worth will throw out here what limited information there is.

If any of you have suffered from cervical spine injury or have vertebragenic hearing loss, the answer may lie in an adjustment for upper cervical spine.

If it's "autoimmune" related, it may not be autoimmune at all and could in fact be hormonal.

Would check into a wheat/gluten allergy by taking an anti-gliadin antibody test. This will rule out wheat allergy and is important because it can actually cause some autoimmune like problems.

Check for hypoadrenia or adrenal fatigue. This is important because along with being potentially low on cortisol, it is also possible that aldosterone levels could be critically low. Normally in these pages I'm bashing elevated aldosterone levels, but in the case of hypoadrenia and even some hypothyroids, which this is also associated with, blood pressure maybe too low. If aldosterone levels are low, it will adversely affect hearing.

If in fact low blood pressure is occurring, it results from too much excretion of sodium (be watchful of overzealous salt restriction advice). Symptoms such as feeling light headed, diz­zi­ness when you stand up; fati­gue; and a cra­ving for salt. Cravings for salt is a possible indication of both a cortisol and/or an aldosterone deficiency.

If any of the above applies, ask for a 24 hour urine test for aldosterone.


If you have reason to believe there is hypoadrenia, then sodium restriction would be a mistake. The reason is that a lack of cortisol and aldosterone will cause sodium depletion. This will cause an imbalance of electrolytes but following salt restriction will only make it worse.

On the other hand if it's not hypoadrenia, then salt restriction would not be so harmful. However, salt restriction is generally futile unless you avoid all processed foods and meals out. The drugs they recommend can cause blood sugar problems, but the link I listed above will reverse sodium retention and actually improve glucose metabolism, so it's a win-win.

Back to low adrenal function. To figure this out, other than having a test for low DHEA-sulfate, you can have your systolic blood pressure (top number) taken first when laying down for a few minutes, then immediately following the reading take it again when standing up. If the number does not rise or if it fails to rise about ten points, you may have hypoadrenia. If you get a positive reading, ask for a 24-hour urine test for aldosterone. If it so happens this is low, then you have solve a major piece of the puzzle.

If there's no sign of low adrenal function, then taking this drug for a short time should be too much to worry about.


Another thing about the iodine is its role in males is not quite as understood. I strongly suspect it will prevent us from acquiring prostate cancer, which if you live long enough is almost certain--although men usually die of other causes.


It might be uric acid possibly. A good test would be to try buying either Tart Cherry Extract or celery seed extract (3-n-butylphthalide). Either of these help clear out uric acid.


It's a cheap way to find out the cause. If either of these take about the pain or prevent the cramping it would an indication of uric acid.

If it works, you could continue to take them during times of eating certain foods. High Fructose corn syrup and vegetable also raise uric acid levels.


[type I diabetic lipoic acid] It may lower insulin levels a little with time, but there's a limit for type I. It will at least improve insulin sesnitivity. and when used with benfotiamine will decrease the effects of AGE.


My personal inflammation only got worse until I embraced treatments that went beyond DHT blocking.

A lot of inflammation is also silent also and whether thyroid effects one or the other or both is still largely unknown.


However, both laser therapy and topical L-Carnitine and Magnesium oil also increase ATP, so it may exceed any expectations.


[CS: Betaine HCl Dosage...] Unless you're over 50, have digestive issues, you probably do not need it. Eating meat encourages a strong release of stomach acid. But if you want to try it, would start with one and see how you feel. If you have an acid sensation it means it do not need it.


[Pomegranate extract] It's a natural form of estrone and it inhibits MMP-9.


In most cases a good branded distributor of Stabilized R-Lipoic Acid will also put some biotin in their product, but not always. As Misirlou suggested it may not be enough for optimal use though. There is an area where it gets tricky. Airing on the side of caution, biotin levels are at the greatest risk when there is either poor glucose metabolism or a history use of antibiotics.

Taking extra biotin does have other benefits, but if you're healthy in all respects do you need to take extra? Unfortunately unless any of the above paragraph applies there isn't enough evidence one way or the other to be certain.
I can say that a 1,000 milligrams instead of 5,000 mcg should be fine.


Usually every time I take Lipoic acid I also take biotin. This isn't necessary, but I do it usually.

It is much preferred to take Ecklonia with Breakfast and Dinner instead of right after bed or before sleep. The reason is that it will absorb better with the food while protecting against some of the metabolic waste products of that food.


In the late 90's when I was heavy on natural DHT blockers such as Saw Palmetto, Pygeum, etc., I suffered a lot of scalp itch, no doubt about it.

I do not recall this itch occurring before using the treatments however.

My regimen is primarily based on counteracting inflammation, followed by reducing DHT sensitivity, and finally by inhibiting excess DHT.

There are lots of questions on what is the exact cause and so far it is not fully understood. We know for instance that DHT signals DKK-1, a highly negative gene that is upregulated in balding dermal papilla. It's also implicated in reducing the activity of osteoblasts which are responsible for building bone. DKK-1 inhibits Wnt signaling which is essential for hair growth. It is possible that this can be counteracted by controlling levels of lipoprotein(a) or possibly by decreasing the upstream JNK/c-Jun signaling, which involves optimizing vitamin D levels (70 to 80 ng/mL).

(DHT) stimulates synthesis of transforming growth factor-Beta2 in dermal papilla cells, that is where curcumin comes in.

Various factors, including TGF-beta increase expression of serine proteinase enzymes such as MMP-9 which are responsible for follicle miniaturization, this is counteracted by Ecklonia Cava. Normally, Protease nexin-1, a serine protease inhibitor, which normally controls the over expression of MMP-9 is stymied by DHT (in balding scalps only).

There are other ways to reduce matrix metalloproteinase-9 and keep in mind that it is an inflammatory enzyme present in atherosclerotic lesions or plaque. So besides Ecklonia Cava there is Omega-3 fatty acids. Krill oil is a highly efficient form of EPA/DHA and lowers triglycerides significantly.

Some unanswered questions is how impactful are Malassezia yeasts, fungus, mites (demodex) and bacteria involved in the pathogenesis of AGA? Just one study shows there is a higher Malassezia count during shedding, and other lipase enzyme producing parasites emit this to break down triglycerides in the sebum which end up liberating an inflammation cascade of cytokines, AA, LOX, MMP's, etc. We know that certain antibiotics inhibit MMPs, such as doxycycline (I use Ecklonia Cava instead of this).

The population of these lipid subsisting organisms is hinged on androgen production since these are what stimulate how much sebum is produced. The more sebum, the greater the population of these organisms, the greater the inflammatory potential. Phospholipase A2 is a lipase enzyme that is secreted by these organisms to liberate arachadonic acid from the triglycerides in the sebum. This unleashes the inflammatory cascade.

Then there is bacterial folliculitus and its variants which cause fibrosis (scarring).

A lot of the "bad" proteins and enzymes mentioned are not always detrimental and serve many important and protective roles in the body. MMP's, TGF-beta are absolutely critical for good health and even hair, it depends on the a series of complex interactions in the body. I believe the key here is proper regulation of these substances.

Finally, there is a relationship between neurotrophins and hair cycling (neurogenic inflammation). This is highly complex, but involves stress and can be help counteracted by the Resveratrol/Curcumin by blocking the Cb1 receptor which regulates the endocannabinoid pathway.


Have you checked into nutritional and/or metabolic typing? In most cases, Syndrome X do best with high protein & fat with no grains whatsoever. Here's some additional data to check into on Syndrome X, but it already sounds like you have it.

lipid panel, magnesium, uric acid, liver function tests, Glucose tolerance test with insulin levels,
Fasting insulin (>15 may be suspect) or 15 minutes after eating, Glycohemoglobin (HbA1C)
DHEA-sulfate, Testosterone, Chromium, hair or 24-hour urine, Ferritin (elevation may suggest insulin resistance)
and Red blood cell fatty acids.

Not related to hair, but will not hurt are these supplements for syndrome X:

Pterocarpus marsupium 450 mg, vanadyl sulfate 100 mg, gymnema sylvestre 400 mg, chromium 200 mcg, banaba leaf 48 mg, holy basil 200 mg, green tea phytosome 100 mg, cinnulin PF, Krill Oil, Stabilized R-Lipoic acid with each meal, Magnesium 200-1,000 mg, and iodine supplementation.

The myomin you're taking is a good idea, it is a good aromatase inhibiting Chinese formula.


For about 70 years or so there has been a lot of evidence on the dangers of synthetic hormones (non-bio-identical hormone replacement), especially progestins, followed by various unnatural prescription estrogens. The evidence is clear that the many decades of use by post menopausal women have increased hormone related cancers significantly. Only about 5 years ago were these dangers getting more mainstream reporting, so the numbers should start to decline eventually.


[Bronchiectasis] Would have her ask her family physician or pulmonologist about a prescription for inhaled glutathione, 300 milligrams nebulized twice daily. Unfortunately neither maybe familiar with this treatment so she may have to go through can ACAM physician to acquire the prescription. www.ACAM.org

Here is one compounding pharmacy that will dispense this: http://www.mcguffpharmacy.com/

The other thing that can be done is to taking Sulphoraphane, since it will increase Nrf2, which protects against insults such as arsenic that cause bronchiectasis. So she'll want to check out Broccomax from Jarrow at iherb.com


[Mitral Valve Prolapse] The New England Journal of Medicine back in late '99 pronounced that Mitral Valve Prolapse is not a dire consequence as it was made by most doctors to believe. Hopefully she is not on any medication, but that would be unusual. That said, what is she taking?

The cause of most cases of Mitral Valve or a leaky valve is a slight paralysis of the heart, which fortunately is easily corrected with a food source (non-synthetic form of b-complex). This would work in the form of brewer's or nutritional yeast, or wheat germ. Also would recommend she take hyaluronic acid, which a deficiency of such can cause mitral valve prolapse.

Finally, Blue Ice Fermented Cod Liver Oil.

Alternatively, there is another option.

Both of these are excellent for MVP when taken together: Cardioplus & Cataplex B. These dosages may not seem high, but are complexed their natural co-factors and devoid of synthetics. This is a proven protocol for MVP for the majority.

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/displayFile.aspx?docid=56&filename=/Public/Lit/TabSheets/cardioplus2065.pdf

http://www.standardprocess.com/display/displayFile.aspx?docid=62&filename=/Public/Lit/TabSheets/cataplexb1200.pdf


Scalp inflammation can be caused from various insults.

Starting with your shampoo. Make sure there is no Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) in there. Anytime I use a "regular" shampoo instead of Aubrey Organics or one of the other very few shampoos that are truly natural, I will get scalp itch.

Other possibilities are over production of skin cells (dandruff), seborrheic dermatitis, over population of yeasts (Malassezia), scalp psoriasis, lichen planus, folliculitis, and it goes on. It would be a good idea to see a dermatologist who can properly diagnose a potential infection.

I'll try to look at this with the potential causes in mind and it might help you pinpoint the cause or treatment.

Generally speaking, insomnia is the inability to produce sufficient amounts of melatonin. Starting with that, for melatonin to be produced sufficiently, requires us to sleep in conditions of total darkness. So dark in fact that you cannot even see in front of you. One way to get around this, since living in the 20th or 21st century for that matter is melatonin glasses. These block the blue spectrum of light which allows the pineal gland to start producing melatonin naturally. When we so much as look around at night with lights, even on an alarm clock it can keep us awake.

Using dark drapes to keep out light from the windows and to use red lights for night lights are helpful since they do not block melatonin production. Back to the glasses, they really work and they are ideal for using when at the computer or just preparing for sleep.

One common and overlooked factor is how much sunlight you're getting through the day. Natural, full-spectrum sunlight instead of the type of artificial lights we are exposed to indoors. The answer here is to replace your ordinary bulbs with full-spectrum light. Not only will this make you feel better all around, it will also help you produce more melatonin. It would help further to make sure your vitamin D levels are in the optimal range. This helps your body make serotonin which will make melatonin. You might remember days when you were out in the sun and it was easier to fall asleep that night.

Another factor is growth hormone, although since this has occurred since you were very young it may not be a problem. Insufficient growth hormone is a factor. In medical school they teach the opposite (they are incorrect), which they say sleep is necessary to make it, but really it's the other way around.

If your insomnia is not melatonin related it is probably other hormones, such as adrenaline and cortisol which can interfere with the synthesis of serotonin, which like melatonin is going to help with sleep. It could be that your PM cortisol levels are too high, yet they are supposed to be at a low.

If this is the case, then you'll be interested in a recent study (2008), where 82.8% of individuals taking a combination of Magnolia officinalis bark and Ziziphus spinosa seed said it helped them get restful sleep. These are anxiety and cortisol lowering agents. The later has been used in China as treatment for insomnia.

This all said, would look into finding a formula with these two ingredients and would consider either taking melatonin at night (problem is that is has to be cycled since it does not work every time without a break) or to use melatonin/blue blocking sunglasses in the evening with the above light and darkening recommendations.


On the melatonin, would suggest getting the extended release forms which are offered in either 1 or 3 milligrams. Either would work. Would not recommend using them for more than 3-days straight, but fortunately using the melatonin glasses be be idea for this.

Regarding sleep apnea. There is a dentist who have come up with an unusual cure for it--reportedly a 100% success rate although I had a patient who said it didn't work for them (oops). Nevertheless it's intriguing, it is a mouth splint that it keeps the airway passage open. When this passage way is obstructed, the levels of cortisol shoot through the roof which physiologically and psychologically cause the throat to clench or tighten up.

I'm pretty certain that the hypertension connection with asleep apnea is absolutely correlated to the elevated cortisol level that follows it. This splint treatment is a great alternative to the uncomfortable C-Pap machines.


I believe as a general rule it is preferable to engage in anaerobic activity with greater frequency than aerobic activity.

Endurance aerobics promotes catabolic action and more of a frail frame. Yet short interval exercise promotes muscle building and a good physique. One good example that has been cited by many is the difference in appearance with sprinters compared to long distance runners.


I have a theory about temple recession, but I have no evidence to back it up. I believe temple recession is mediated from stress. It could be frequent high adrenaline/cortisol release or neurogenic ala endocannabinoids which also result from stress.

For high cortisol there is either Ashwaganda (Sensoril) or Phosphatidylserine


[IGF-1] It's mostly good, but too much can be detrimental. Not enough IGF-1 will prevent hair growth, too much can contribute to DHT.


I give very general information on the regimen page but plan to expand on it because for most of us, 1,000 IU isn't going to cut it for optimal health. I actually take an extra D3 with 5,000 IU in addition to my 1,000 IU + K2.

According to vitamin D council, 10,000 IU is the safer upper limit. Vitamin D deficiency is an epidemic, probably mostly to sun phobia and bad advice from dermatologists, etc.

Vitamin is inversely correlated with all cause mortality, which means the more vitamin D you have the longer you will live.

Most patients tested who came to where I worked were low in vitamin D. What happens when you optimize vitamin D levels to 70 ng/mL? You get better blood sugar metabolism, less inflammation all over including skin diseases, improves the mood, fights dementia, regulates over 2,000 genes, it goes on and on.

What does Vitamin K2 do? It inhibits vascular calcification and regulates Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) signaling. It's also a powerful antioxidant and improves the skin.


I really like Hyaluronic acid, but I can say that internally it doesn't do anything for hair. I take two double-strength capsules per day for my skin. It helps keep the wrinkles away. Ecklonia cava helps preserve Hylauronic acid too, so it's a nice combo.

In the past their have been advertisements for high molecular weight HA topically, which is supposed to inhibit DHT. I'm not sure how well this works but it's not a cheap treatment.


For starters, flax oil contains a very minute amount of lignans but certainly more than virtually anything else in food. The flax seed hulls are what contain most of the lignans and the oil doesn't contain the hulls.

I took flax seed hull lignan extract and 7-HMR for years which have hundreds of times more lignans than flax oil has. These lignans metabolize into beneficial estrogen like molecules which inhibit 17-Beta-HSD and help decrease the bad estrogens in the body.

As far as flax seed oil goes, it's poorly converted into DHA and EPA from Alpha linoleic acid and may cause an enzyme deficiency, so if one uses a of flax oil it would be a good idea to include magnesium, b6 and zinc to compensate. I prefer to use sources of EPA/DHA for my omega-3 fatty acid supplementation.


Not all foods are right for everyone. The same goitrogenic qualities that flax have also belong to some cruciferious vegetables. If flax were thyroid toxic enough, the following study would not get the result it has.

Notice here that flax lowers Lp(a). Lp(a) tends to increase when thyroid is suppressed.



I will also add that this study on animals shows that iodine supplementation will reverse the negative effects of such foods if there is a concern.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/reprint/61/1/87.pdf



Curcumin stimulates bile flow. The cause of gallstones are food allergies virtually 100% of the time. See this thread for more details:


- Would do the blood donation right away, it will extend life. Another advantage women have is that menstruation keeps the supply of red blood cells "fresher" and more flexible since they have to be made more frequently. In males, we have to hold to on these for 120 days and they are more prone to rigidity. Considering that for red blood cells to travel in the tiny network of capillaries so small they need to line up in a single file to move through, having this flexibly improves oxygenation.

Personally, I do not give blood donations since my veins are really hard to see and they have to draw from my hand. What I do is take regular doses of stabilized R-Lipoic acid and Ecklonia Cava to fend of the reactive iron. Ultimately everything comes down to free-radicals in the end.

Would definitely look into iodine use for your thyroid. Consider that the rest of your body needs iodine. There are some marvelous threads on this site on iodine and you might be very surprised on what you'll find in there.


Yes, I think it is a mistake to avoid vitamins and minerals. Every once in a while vitamins and minerals are brought up here. Personally I wouldn't go a day without taking Vitamins and minerals.

Magnesium is a must have in my opinion. I also value natural, non-synthetic isolate b-vitamins (Brewer's yeast).
I take Vanadyl Sulfate (this is a proteosome inhibitor) and can help improve hair growth via Hedgehog-BMP-Wnt signal transduction cascades (Ann N Y Acad Sci. 2007 Nov;1117:298-301.)

Short story shorter, I take them all, Chromium, Manganese, Boron, tin, lithium, tocotrienols, tocopherols, vitamin A, vitamin C, high dose vitamin D3 (6,000 IU), Vitamin K2, zinc, selenium, iodine, natural salt, copper, all of the b vitamins in natural form.

tommmash - Vitamin A is not bad for hair, especially in the form of pro-vitamin A. Certainly a toxic dose of synthetic vitamin A can but one would have to go out of their way to put themselves at risk.


Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) turns it into the florescent color, it's totally harmless. However, I prefer to get my folate, B6 and B12 from natural sources.


I use bestvite also for my Acetyl L-Carnitine purchases. I had a hard time believing it was real ALC until I broke open a capsule and it tastes the same as other more expensive brands. I don't use it for anything else but I did notice they started selling maca recently. Note: Never buy R-Lipoic acid from them since it is not stabilized, but the stuff you're using is A-OK since it's alpha lipoic acid.

scottyc33 - I'll answer on the biotin part. Taking biotin is very important, since not only is it required for healthy hair but lipoic acid "competes" for it and uses it up and to a lesser extent other b-vitamins.


he believed mechanism behind the disappearance of cluster headaches from cayenne use is inhibition of substance P. Both Curcumin & Magnesium also inhibit substance P, but I am not certain if it is dose-dependent or as potent as cayenne. It might be worth a short trial to see if using this combo could also work sans the cayenne.
There isn't anything to suggest that cayenne and curcumin would work against each other.

The concern about cayenne is that while it blocks the Cb1 receptor (as does res/curcumin do), it also activates transient receptor potential vanilloid-1 (TRPV1) channel that promotes catagen stages in the hair follicle. Still confusing is that other studies show hair growth effects, such as a small dose of it with soy isoflavones, but this is through another mechanism and for alopecia areata.

The brewer's yeast might be a good idea as a source of B-vitamins, especially with heart disease in mind. The reason is that brewer's yeast is one of the very few things that contains vitamin B4 (Adenine), which is not found in any standard b-complex on the market. It's unfortunately not legal for any company to even print that a product contains it. In there is some very intriguing research, mostly in the 1930's and some in the 1960's extolling the benefits of this "anti-paralysis vitamin." Brewer's yeast has most of the B-complex in its natural state and this works so much better than synthetic isolates. Folate is 100% useful for everybody, yet folic acid, which is synthetic is not. When synthetics are used, it can exacerbate a B4 deficiency which is believed by some natural cardiologists to be a primary factor in heart failure. I believe this to be true as this has been verified by hundreds of patients via echocardiogram.

Another reason to try brewer's yeast is that it contains some of the mineral tin. Unfortunately, I have no reliable data that supports its connection to hair loss. I have only three sources. Two are not scientific and the other is only in animals. So for what that is worth, it's a potential bonus.


Almost forgot...Brewer's yeast also improves complexion and reduces acne. There are several reasons for this and I'm not sure if all have been completely elucidated.


The short answer is that brewer's yeast is not active yeast. It is destroyed by heat. For erroneous reasons at one time or another it was believed that any yeast was just bad all together, but rarely are there any absolutes to anything--especially in medicine.


The type of brewer's yeast might depend on your preference of use. For example, I find swallowing a handful of these to be my preferred way, so I use this product:

http://www.iherb.com/Now-Foods-Brewer-s-Yeast-10-Grain-650-mg-500-Tablets/427?at=0

However, swallowing quite a few of these is not for everyone and buying the flake form would work well in a shake or sprinkled on food. So that is something to consider.

To get a decent amount of this, you'll need to take 10 or more of these per day. When I have been doing is taking about 10 of these once or twice per day.


The way I see it, we live in a very toxic world--more so now than perhaps ever. Our recent forebears did not exactly consume a perfect diet or be free of toxic insults either. Right now in this period in history, supplements of this nature are more economical than they have ever been in the past.

Back in 1995, I would cost me 30 US dollars to buy 60 capsules of Acetyl L-Carnitine. Today, I can buy 8 times the quantity for the same cost.

The "symptoms" and process of aging that most of society believes is just part of getting older isn't at all normal. So the small inconvenience of taking hordes of supplements will protect against the now and the later consequences of living in this modern, toxic environment.

I use a small cooler that has a strap, so on the go I can transport it--never to have a meal without protection. I'll be honest, I eat far from perfect diet and it's very difficult to trust what is in food when bought at a restaurant or out on the town.

I've worked in one of the largest integrative medical clinics in the world, and I can say first hand, the medical system globally is the #1 killer. This also includes what we eat besides toxic cut, burn and poison treatment. What I have seen over many years is patients getting completely better when drugs are stopped, and supplements and diet changes are made as replacement.

This goes far beyond hair for me, it is about living a very long life, completely free of disease.


What other benefits do I get with fighting hair loss? Zero arthritis (most people do not understand that sugar and their byproducts cause most types of arthritis), smoother skin and complexion, perfect regularity, optimal bedroom performance, defense against heart disease, cancer and dementia.


I've often compared the process of hair loss to the physiologic changes that occur in a diabetic patient. Diabetic patients also are extremely prone to cardiovascular diseases. Hypoxic conditions are a problem in both these patients. Additionally they are very prone to clotting problems and high fibrinogen levels. I am fairly certain that DKK-1 a highly negative protein, which is stimulated by DHT and is specifically upregulated in balding scalps, is in part correlated with Lp(a) levels, which compromise blood flow. Certain diseased states encourage hypercoagulation, which also increases incident of hypoxia in many surrounding tissues.

Since the degree of balding is greater the higher the level of Lp(a) and since elevated lipoprotein(a) levels lead to decreased fibrinolysis (the ability to break down fibrin), I believe improving circulation and oxygenation is vital to strong hair growth. Another point I should make is that several studies point out the relationship between hypertension and androgenetic alopecia. Generally there is less blood oxygenation the greater the systolic blood pressure.


The IH-6 once had 7-HMR, but was dropped in favor of Curcumin. For what it is worth, the regimen once had natural DHT blockers such as Beta-Sitosterol, but that was a few years ago.

DIM, inhibits DHT, inhibits MMP-9, and metabolizes estrogen to more favorable ratio of metabolites (more anti-carcinogenic and less carcinogenic). It will not however, combat the anxiety and depression that comes with finasteride use.

If you want to use a strong anti-DHT plan in your regimen, a topical is probably a better way to go.


DIM is a good idea if you're not taking iodine, or you believe you have too much estrogen in your body. It's perfectly safe either way.

On 7-HMR, the best bang for the buck is at Swanson's. Anywhere else you're going to pay some serious money.


Having low DHEA will contribute to inflammation. I actually take a little DHEA (5-milligrams). It is best to optimize thyroid, pituitary and adrenal gland function which can bring back a low DHEA reading in time.

There are various dietary factors that reduce DHEA levels, particularly high fructose corn syrup. One way to tell if DHEA is potentially low without even testing is to look at the stomach. If there is abdominal obesity there, it is often indicative of low DHEA.

HFCS is very hard to avoid, so I take Vanadyl Sulfate (good for hair anyway) to compensate, as it protects against HFCS suppression of DHEA.


Excercise or manual labor can help reduce insulin levels somewhat. A little chocolate here and there, shouldn't be too bad. Wheat however, raises insulin for a prolonged period, so that is especially troublesome.

Candida overgrowth is an indication or either past antibiotic use or simply a bad diet. If the overgrowth is excessive it can reduce the results of any hair loss regimen.


Interesting lab results. For some years I have a long standing hypothesis that temple recession is deeply impacted by neutrotrophins and possibly excess cortisol release. Have you tried the Curcumin/Resveratrol combo for the neurogenic inflammation angle?


When both Curcumin & Resveratrol are taken together, they are synergistic in one particular area. They serve to block the CB1 receptor, which attenuates neurogenic inflammation (neuropeptides with inflammatory effects). Apart from that, they also have their own respect qualities. Here's an abstract pointing towards this action mentioned above:


The reason I ask is that low folate could lead to gum disease.


Nice link from Grateful, regarding the source of B-vitamins, Brewer's and/or nutritional yeast is one source. If you end up taking another form as a mutli, look for it to be in the form of L-methylfolate or folate, but not folic acid.


Coconut oil is the absolute best, that is of course if you don't mind the taste. Some love and others do not. I'm quite a fan of this.

Here's why it's so great.

Lowers Lipoprotein(a)
Lower 5-alpha reductase
Naturally antimicrobial
Has very high heat tolerance, you can actually enjoy fried chicken with ZERO guilt.
It is one of the very few fats that is absolutely safe to fry with.


Essiac has an interesting history and it's quite long. I've never heard anything about hair benefits from it before, but I can say that burdock root which is one of it's four ingredients is a traditional treatment for hair loss. In Eastern Europe they refer to it as Bur oil. It is used both topically and internally.

Anti-cancer treatments in generally are very helpful against hair loss, so might be worth a try.


Wouldn't drop the krill oil, it helps protect against Omega-6 dominance which is a major source of inflammatory prostaglandins. This prevents high elevations of 5-alpha reductase.


Dutasteride is something you would want to avoid, since it is only going to increase anxiety. The problem with withdrawal is that the drugs half-life is exceedingly long, approximately 5-weeks.

I noticed you are not taking any vitamin D. If you get these levels up to the optimal range, approximately 70 ng/mL. Besides the potential hair benefits, an optimal level of vitamin D is effective against anxiety and depression.

Additionally, whether you decide to withdrawal from Dutasteride or not, Acetyl L-Carnitine (should be taken with Lipoic acid) will improve the mood and help compensate for some of the physical and mental drawbacks of the drug.


I didn't notice before, but it doesn't appear as if you have any essential fatty acids.
Anything from Krill oil, salmon oil, fish oil, Chia seeds, or borage oil would be helpful. This is important to balance out prostaglandins.


For about 70 years or so there has been a lot of evidence on the dangers of synthetic hormones (non-bio-identical hormone replacement), especially progestins, followed by various unnatural prescription estrogens. The evidence is clear that the many decades of use by post menopausal women have increased hormone related cancers significantly. Only about 5 years ago were these dangers getting more mainstream reporting, so the numbers should start to decline eventually.


I agree with sublime in that there is no specific or one way to treat Candida. There are a wide variety of protocols for it.

The triple combo of wormwood, black walnut and cloves was and is the fundamental base of Dr. Hulda Clark's anti-cancer protocol. Note that cancer is Candida and vice verse, so that said, over the years I have asked as many patients of Dr. Hulda Clark's as I could (I've probably talked with at least a dozen or more) on how effective her treatment was. They all seemed quite satisfied.

I am quite convinced that anyone with Candida should take a probiotic, but as far as what methods to eradicate it--there are dozens and dozens.


Candida overgrowth is not easy to normalize within a short period so be patient. The idea here is not too have too much Candida, but having some is normal.


[Reducing sexual sides from beta sit] A long time a ago I had Beta Sitosterol on my regimen. Eventually it was replaced and then eventually had 7-HMR on my regimen for a few years. 7-HMR does not produce sides, so give it a try.


Well, Nizoral actually is Ketoconazole. When Lithium was compared to Ketoconazole, Lithium outperformed it with respect to seborrheic dermatitis.


When the sun isn't out, not only is there no warmth but there is no infrared rays either. You could buy a Far infrared sauna and this will change everything. This is provide radiate heat, stimulate nitric oxide and help stimulate a good mood, especially if you're vitamin D levels are up (might have to supplement).


Recently a poster mentioned his hyperhidrosis went away just from the regimen. It can be a sign of hyperthyroid. Younger people with hair loss are probably more prone to having early thyroid problems (hypo or hyper).


Let me reassure you about the DMSO. I have worked at a clinic where patients in the thousands have used DMSO topically (usually on there arthritic areas) and at 70% delivered by a cream.

The FDA has for questionable reasons deems it a solvent, so despite the therapeutic uses, which are many, we were not able to make any medical claims whatsoever. To quote one of the pioneers who brought this into use on a mass scale has said regarding DMSO and the FDA's requirement that it be labeled as a solvent, "That's just FDA nonsense."

Mixing two tsps (you can use one, but I prefer two) into an 8 oz. bottle of shampoo is extremely diluted significantly well 70% DMSO. There's nothing to fear but fear itself--at least the DMSO.

Lithium is probably the question. To many including myself there is nothing negative. However, for reasons totally unknown to me, according to studies, while Lithium works well for certain disorders, some apparently get an irritation from it.

I've used it know for a while without any hint of incident, so see how it goes.

I put "warnings" about sensitive skin about DMSO on the site, but only did so just in case. I think if anything, it's the Lithium.

It's easiest to pour out half the bottle of shampoo into another container (to be later be added back), toss the lithium powder and DMSO in there, put the cap on and shake. You'll likely notice a little heat being generated (that's the lithium).

Add back some of the remaining shampoo until it's almost full, the rest you can add later as needed.


Most Dermatologists would recommend ketoconazole. Lithium is not used by conventional doctors that often.

Lithium is quite safe, I think if there's any concern it will be apparent quickly but without anything noteworthy.

Lithium is practically an essential mineral.

I use the stuff just like any other shampoo, but I have peace of mind when I use it, because the shampoo that I use is totally natural, so there's no guilt using something that's going to hurt the hair. Also I suppose you could gently massage it in for 30 seconds or a couple of minutes, but either way it'll work.


I got a general formula and it goes something like this:

95% of physicians are going to follow the AMA and FDA approved procedures, it keeps them out of hot water.

The conventional viewpoint is safe from a professional standpoint (think career stability).

Among 5% of physicians are highly innovative and eventually break strides from the heard. Usually it's the doctor who is informed outside of medical school who becomes of these, because medical school is nothing short of indoctrination.

Here's what is usually heard when an exchange of questions regarding unconventional treatments occur between doctor and patient.

"There's no research" (Most of the time, there is research, they just haven't looked at it).

"It's not FDA approved" (It's natural so there's no financial incentive to pay the FDA the required fees to obtain approval).

"I don't know" (an honest doctor)


The lithium most people are familiar with is the prescription type for bipolar disorder. However, lithium is a natural mineral and when used in its correct form and dose, it is beneficial rather than toxic.

Prescription lithium carbonate requires a toxic dose in order for it to be effective, and those toxic effects can be thyroid suppressing, which maybe at least be in part responsible for hair loss.

In contrast, small dose lithium in the form of aspartate or orotate have high bioavailability. The chloride form is water soluble and ideal for absorption through the skin. Orotate with DMSO also works even though it is not as soluble in water. Lithium inhibits GSK-3beta which is a primary factor in high sebum. Topical lithium gel is used to fight viruses and seborrheic dermatitis.


The type of Lithium used in the trials for hyperthyroid normalization was not the Orotate form, but more importantly, they used high-dose lithium. If you were to take one or two 5 milligram elemental tablets of Lithium orotate there is no risk of thyroid suppression. However, if you were to take Lithium carbonate which is always prescribed at significantly higher doses, such 600 milligrams then there is risk of thyroid suppression.

Yet still, the trials on hyperthyroidism used doses of lithium much higher than the already high amounts of toxic lithium carbonate for regular prescription use.


I still use the Aubrey shampoo however. If I use anything else my head will itch with those SLS varieties.


Recently I estimated that I spend approximately 77 dollars a month if you tie in my VIP discount at Iherb, which everybody gets fairly quick in most cases. How well and how fast your results will depend on how aggressive your hair loss is, your general diet and preexisting medical or inflammatory conditions. Generally you should notice the inflammation subsiding within weeks or a month--that is the first thing to look for since hair takes a while to grow. You should notice something within 3 to 6 months--I am generalizing since there are so many variables.

Depending on how long strong inflammation has occurred, and what factors these involve, such as coagulation defects and fibrosis will require longer treatment so things can get really interesting in terms of visible density after a year and beyond.

Iherb will ship your order very fast, say if you order before 4:00 EST the order will take usually 1 to 3 days. I've even heard that British orders will arrive in 3-days (someone correct me if I'm wrong).

I get my order the next day as long as I order before 4:00 EST, that is because I'm in California, but regardless they are the fastest delivery worldwide.


What about the Ancillary/Supplemental? Okay, the answer here is if there is any stress or want maximum protection, then would add Resveratrol. The reason is that the addition of resveratrol unlocks additional protection with curcumin with respect to blocking the negative effects of the cannabinoid pathway.

Cannabinoids regulate neurotransmitters and during stress they can prolong the damage that neurotrophins create. So when Resveratrol is added to curcumin, a receptor involving a key cannabinoid receptor is blocked.

Brewer's yeast is a great source of B-vitamins, chromium and other factors. Other than these, the rest of the extras are not as important.


Another thing for asthma which is quite important is Magnesium and be watchful of gluten/wheat allergy/sensitivity.

Given what I found in an astonishing study last year, it may not be "too good to be true."

Broccomax or Sulphoraphane does something that blew me away--that, it is the only thing identified that may actually help reverse COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). I posted this late last year, here is an excerpt.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18755929

In the lungs we have an antioxidant defense system controlled by a protein called NRF2. In COPD, it was found that
their levels of NRF2 was very low and being gradually in decline. Without adequate levels of this protein, there is
practically no antioxidant protection to guard the lungs from any sort of insult. In integrative medicine the best treatment is to use inhaled glutathione via a nebulizer.

But now, taking copious amounts of Sulphoraphane is now the ultimate solution. There is a protein called DJ-1 that keeps levels up NRF2 levels to normal. In COPD these levels are low, so in turn, keeping levels of NRF2 levels low.
Studies show that Sulphoraphane from Broccoli can restore NRF2 levels to normal and bringing back antioxidant defense systems back to normal.

This is nothing short of amazing.

Sulphoraphane increases phase II detoxification by 1500% in these patients. Sulphoraphane is an outstanding anti-carcinogenic substance also. In my opinion, anyone with a "mysterious disease," such an an autosomal recessive disorder should take it just too see what it will do for them.


With a meal like that, most of the supplements would not need to be taken, but it's a good idea to take some antioxidants, whether it's krill oil (has astaxanthin in it), Ecklonia cava or something else. Even good food causes negative metabolic processes (free-radicals), just not as many has bad food.


I wouldn't recommend getting rid of anything, but there are exceptions depending upon the individual. For example, various factors play a role in how advanced an individual's hair loss will be. Some of us have inherent metabolic disorders, which increase free radicals and this will occur regardless of diet. All the circumstantial evidence points towards heredity or "genetics." It is likely that the genetic expression was fostered by whatever our parents or their parents, parents ate or lack of.

Take magnesium or iodine for example. If either are low, free radicals and aging increase. Looking at what our immediate family's health and their parents may hold a clue as to what problems we may have. A stroke in a relative at a young age hints at coagulation defects. Having a relative with diabetes, heart disease or Alzheimer's hints at thyroid disorders, etc.

If your hair loss is mild and the diet is nearly perfect, you could try taking less. I will take extra stuff if I eat a really sinful meal, but will go lighter when I eat a very healthy meal.

From a dietary standpoint, if you have a very healthy population of good bacteria, have no apparent mitochondrial defect and/or metabolic disorder, then doing without ALC/ALA would be okay. Personally, I wouldn't go a day without them because according to some research this combination may extent human life by 20 to 30%. This whole supplement routine is much bigger than hair loss to me, it is about getting the maximum out of life while looking younger for a lot longer.


our history is good detail, so here's a few things to consider:

With a family history of heart disease, this is strong inclination towards potential thyroid problems.

The problem with medical testing and most endocrinologists is that A: 50% of lab tests are routinely wrong (shocking I know) and B: Most thyroid tests are useless.

You've probably heard about the Broda Barnes test before, and to save time I found a site that pretty much spells it out: http://drbate.com/Ref/thyroid.html

If your thyroid is low, that would lead to a few more questions: (1) How much lugol's iodine are you taking presently and (2) Does anyone in your family take thyroid medication?

If you do have low thyroid according to the Broda Barnes test, I would suggest taking dessicated thyroid along with 50 milligrams of Lugol's solution per day.

Low thyroid accounts for about 70% or higher prevalence of heart disease. One of the factors behind this is that homocysteine is typically out of control for low thyroid patients. Unchecked homocysteine is a harbinger of inflammation. While B vitamins & choline can help, normalizing thyroid will correct this.

Graying hair is strongly linked to low thyroid, something to consider.

Precocious balding does have a link to heart disease and based on the appearance of patients I have noticed a visual correlation, but that is in agreement with the studies anyway. What the studies do not spell out exactly is that their CRP (C-Reactive Protein) levels are typically high and usually there is coagulation defect or at least a tendency towards hypercoagulation.

I was able to find some evidence below that supports precocious balding and elevated CRP levels.

Dermatology. 2007;214(2):125-9.

With low grade inflammation present, a supplement such as either ubiquinone or ubiquinol (Co-Enzyme Q10) is very effective to lower CRP levels. Additionally, it's vital for heart patients or anyone would potential for heart disease down the road. It is effective to lowering elevated blood pressure which is believed to work through positively modulating adrenaline levels by lowering epinephrine.

Also an unstable heart rate or arrhythmias can be smoothed out by Co-Q10 since it is often caused by adrenal hormones.

Krill oil or a good quality cod liver oil (there's only one left in existence now--Fermented CLO by Blue Ice) is vital.
Omega-3 fatty acids are absolutely essential.

On the clotting aspect, this is where Ecklonia Cava would help since it increases plasmin activity, not to mention being an extremely powerful antioxidant needed to protect against oxidative stress.


In late 2005, I wrote an article about iodine, so to save time I'll just post it here:

The medical "authorities" are far too conservative concerning adequate intake of vitamins and minerals.

The commonly accepted medical opinion is that iodine's only role in the body is to help make thyroid hormones. Although this is an extremely important function, the role of iodine in the body goes far beyond its function of making thyroid hormones.

What you haven't heard: Iodine helps to regulate moods, prevents cancer (especially in breasts, ovaries, uterus, prostate and thyroid gland), preventing and treating fibrocystic breasts in women, helping to regulate blood pressure, helping to regulate blood sugar and prevent and treat diabetes, and helping to prevent abnormal cardiac rhythms.

Japanese women, who have one of the lowest breast cancer rates in the world, ingest more than 13 mg of iodine daily from seaweed without suffering any adverse consequences3.

Iodine is antibacterial, antiviral, anti-parasitic, and anti-fungal and improves immune function. Less than optimal iodine contribute to various thyroid abnormalities commonly seen today, including hypothyroidism (under active), hyperthyroidism (overactive) and autoimmune inflammation of the thyroid (Hashimoto's Disease).

Today's medical establishment is wary of iodine (as they are of most naturally occurring, non-patentable, non-pharmaceutical agents).

Thyroidologists cite the Wolff-Chaikoff effect1 and warn that TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) blood levels can rise with an iodine intake of a milligram or more. The Wolff-Chaikoff effect, a temporary inhibition of thyroid hormone synthesis that supposedly occurs with increased iodine intake, is of no clinic significance1. Moreover, an elevated TSH, when it occurs, is "sub-clinical."

This means that no signs or symptoms of hypothyroidism accompany its rise. Some people taking milligram doses of iodine, usually more than 50 mg a day, develop mild swelling of the thyroid gland without symptoms. The vast majority of people, 98 to 99 percent, can take iodine in doses ranging from 10 to 200 mg a day without any clinical adverse effects2 on thyroid function. The prevalence of thyroid diseases in the 127 million people in Japan who consume high amounts of iodine is not much different than that in the U.S.

Guy Abraham MD, former professor of obstetrics, gynecology and endocrinology at UCLA School of Medicine, has written a series of papers about iodine. He proposed that the optimal daily dose of iodine for a person is approximately 12.5 mg, which is 100 times the RDA of 0.125 mg.

Based on erroneous data, very promising research on the benefits of iodine was squashed. Today, most think of radioactive iodine, which is unsafe and toxic.

Iodine deficiency results not just from a low intake of iodine, but from agents that interfere with the utilization of iodine. Namely, bromine which had replaced iodine in most baked goods in the 1980's because of the concern that iodine might be toxic. In fact, it is the bromine that is toxic and which can also interfere with iodine utilization. Moreover, chlorine and fluoride also act as iodine antagonists.

Ironically, iodine itself provides a much superior purification of the water supply than chlorine or fluoride.

What about iodized salt? The high chloride content in table salt, competes for iodine, allowing a very poor absorption of what is 77 micrograms of iodine per gram of table salt.

in the 1820s, the French physician Jean Lugol used these higher doses to treat a wide variety of conditions. Dr. Lugol combined elemental iodine (5%) and potassium iodide (10%) with 85% water. Research has shown that the thyroid gland prefers to utilize the iodide form of iodine, while other organs, such as the breast and ovaries, prefer the elemental form of iodine. Both of these forms are present in Lugol's solution.

To test for iodine sufficiency, seek out an iodine-loading test with a subsequent collection of the 24-hour urine. Check with competent, integrative physician to assess your daily iodine requirement to reach optimal body levels.

If optimal levels of iodine in the body have been reached, a maintenance dose of 12.5 mg of iodine daily can be obtained with two drops of 5% Lugol's solution. Benefits can be realized over a course of a few months, such as increased energy and hair growth.


hat struck me about Brownstein is that he has tested thousands of patients before and after iodine. What he says is that the best results come from taking 50 milligrams of iodine.

People with autoimmune have very low iodine levels, and isolated reports are believed to be based on changes in TSH, which is only transient can not permanent. An occasional, temporary enlargement of the thyroid gland can occur with iodine with autoimmune, but then reverts to normal.

Lugol's is considered the first medicine and was used in much greater amounts in the 19th and earlier 20th century. But if trying a more "natural" iodine product is desired there is Iosol, and still there are others, but to keep it simple here is a link for Iosol:

http://www.iherb.com/TPCS-Iosol-Formula-II-1-fl-oz-30-ml/4785?at=0

This is 1.8 milligrams of iodine per drop. I have heard great results from lower dosages of other forms such as Iosol. Vitamin C will help convert whatever iodide is needs from the iodine.

I have used Iosol twice before and even have some on hand. The early research on thyroid suppression with respect to iodine is believed to be erroneous. Iodine can help balance both low and hyperthyroid. Unfortunately, in standard medicine they use toxic iodine to kill the thyroid for conditions such as Grave's disease--incredible but that's "modern medicine."

Iodine is considered to be one of the safest minerals around. What I find worrisome is all the stuff we're not supposed to be ingesting that we are such as Fluoride, Bromide, Chlorine byproducts, heavy metals, etc. Most of these are helped by adding iodine.


Based on all the research I've looked it, a deficiency of iodine in some people can lead to additional free radicals. I believe that on some level, a mitochondrial "disorder" which involves spewing force more free radicals than necessary is part in parcel to hair loss. Iodine may very well play a part in this protection. Since I have been using high dose iodine at least for a while, I have not had any previous tendency towards loss. This did not occur in weeks or months, but eventually with other supplements it did. I have absolutely zero hair loss beyond normal hair cycle shedding.


That was just a review and considering what was known about iodine at the time it wasn't too bad. Only recently has iodine been reevaluated and other minerals have been given a lot more attention. Brownstein has test over 3,000 patients so if something were seriously wrong with Lugol's it would probably be apparent with that kind of sample.


You've probably already come across this, but in case you didn't hear about it, low thyroid and/or low iodine causes depletion of stomach acid.


Focusing on DHT is an outdated principle. From the late 90's I took several dht blockers (all natural) for several years in varying dosages. The best this could offer was a slow down in hair loss. Additionally I observed scores of users trying the same and the results were not as good as I had hoped.

Some aspects of the regimen affect DHT, such as Curcumin and Krill oil, but overall the regimen focuses on changing the sensitivity of DHT and well as preventing inflammation triggered by DHT.

Based on the latest research I believe the real problem lies in our gut microbiology, specifically our intestinal flora balance. What this means is that the "autoimmune-like reaction to components or hormones within the skin occur not exclusively from the presence of DHT, but its sensitivity which is governed by the balance of bacteria in our gastrointestinal tract.

Also consider that steroid expression is directly circulated to the liver immediately from the intestinal tract and its ability to successfully metabolize hormones is largely determinant over the balance of intestinal microflora.

Emerging research is starting to show that a great deal of inflammation is primarily based on the products of food combustion and digestion on a bacteria level. So to keep DHT problems as low as possible without killing the libido and risking anxiety and depression is to take a good probiotic or to eat a lot of fermented food. I prefer the probiotic due to convenience. Finding the correct set of strains is not the same for everyone. My personal favorite is Jarrow EPS.


For some time there was a concern over what strains would compete with one another, but based on newer evidence it appears that good lactic acid bacteria generally complete against pathogens instead. This is good news, so to answer your question--the more probiotics the better. The real question might be, what specific strains are more applicable to an individual over another? Finally the only way as of this writing is to use good old fashion trial and error.


If I were 19 again, I would be taking the same thing I am taking now. If I felt that I needed to reduce DHT more I would take Borage oil (source of GLA) or maybe a small dose of Beta-Sitosterol.

I would also look into thyroid and iodine supplementation.


The short answer, Finasteride is poison and Arimidex is also--would never dream of it. Honestly, I am not certain if the combo is effective.

If you're concerned with andropause which is better known in the medical community as hypogonadism then finasteride would definitely not be the answer. Hypogonadism is not usually a factor in early balding, it is a factor in those who are in their later 30's or older (usually).

In fact, would touch any of these pharmaceutical poisons. The unofficial numbers are modern medicine and prescription drugs are the #1 leading cause of death.

There are only a very few discretionary uses for medications in medicine that are worth taking for specific set of circumstances on a regular basis. So in the overwhelming majority of health conditions, medications have no place (note the mention of some exceptions earlier).

The reason for my really strong bias is that patients I worked with came in sick, the more medications they were on the sicker they were. My colleagues and I sought to rid them of these poisons as soon as it was medical safe to do so. Most were stunned at how good they felt, not realizing that the slow and gradually decline in their health became unnoticeable until they got off of them.

Many asked their primary care physician, "why is _____ happening to me?" They typical response, "It's just part of getting older."

If the public had any idea how much most conventional doctors guess without any research they would be leery on future visits.

Okay, sorry for the rant. Bashing medications continued...

Certainly medications are strong, but they do not work with the body and usually the side effects, whether consciously aware of them or not are not worth it.

For hypogonadism, you're much better off taking DIM (not IC3). The top 6 will help in this area also. Finasteride is significantly less effective in those over the age of 26 and even if an anti-androgen is desired there are much safer ways to block some 5-alpha reductase. Borage Oil (GLA) with Zinc, or some Beta-Sitosterol. There is no advantage for anyone with hypogonadism to be taking strong DHT blockers.

As stated before, diet (limited grains and sugars), probiotics and some of the top 6 is more than enough to prevent excess stimulation of DHT. The top 6 deals with what DHT stimulates in terms of inflammation. If you can downregulate the inflammation, DHT becomes a non-issue.


When it comes to DHT and Estrogen, the message is hard to convey, since it's an age related factor.

High androgens are the problem in younger men, and this is comparable to females with PCOS, or polycystic ovarian syndrome. In each case, higher androgens are present and diet definitely plays a role, but in some ways not very obvious.

Anything that raises Insulin Growth factor-1, increases androgen production, especially pasteurized milk, alcohol, refined cereal grains, starches and sugars.

A study revealed that on two islands where the native diet did not consume any refined carbohydrate and/or "civilized" foods, none of the islanders between the teenage years and their mid 20's had any acne.

The other way to increase DHT is to consume what is hard to avoid, polyunsaturated vegetable oils. These strongly increase 5-alpha reductase. Try to avoid Canola oil as if it were poison, avoid cottonseed oil, corn oil, vegetable oil in general.

Instead, cook with olive oil, coconut oil or even red palm oil. The latter two decrease 5-alpha reductase.

Basically, insulin resistance which begins encroaching in our metabolisms at ever earlier ages these days increases sensitivity to oxidative stress-thank free radicals.

The need for antioxidants is paramount, as oxidative stress further exacerbates insulin resistance, which increases DHT production.

Early balding is indicative of future cardiovascular problems. The good news is this is entirely preventable. Some of us may have certain genetic predispositions towards clotting or inflammation tendencies. Additionally, many of us have a greater likelihood of having higher triglyceride levels. Tocotrienols, which have showed positive effects on hair, are important in the cardiovascular arena too.

A diet laden with refined foods, increases acidity, which in the most simple terms means poor oxygenation. Tissue hypoxia or low tissue oxygen--think diminished blood flow.

Essential fatty acids, as in Omega-3 EPA/DHA will eventually overcome prostaglandin imbalances. Then the levels of 5-alpha reductase will be lowered. Additionally, inflammation as a whole will be lowered.

With insulin resistance also comes a heightened sensitivity to stress, which can lead to excess cortisol. High cortisol is like taking a blow torch to your hair. Our own hair follicles have their own independent, HPTA. This was first elucidated in 2006. Other than managing cortisol levels with things like Ashwaganda (Sensoril) and Phosphatidyl Serine, altering the cannabinoid pathway is something to keep a close eye on, as this could act as way to eliminate this type of hair loss.


With respect to cortisol, there is a tendency in premature balding to have borderline hyperthyroidism which spurns regulation of the enzyme 11Beta-HSD (11-beta-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase).

High androgens could be an indication of too much 11-Beta-HSD.

Certain inhibitors such as glycyrrhetinic acid (licorice root), and even the Patrick Arnold Product 11-OXO could potentially decrease these androgens. Yes, there is a strong correlation between too much cortisol and 5-alpha reductase.

If there is a borderline hyperthyroid, iodine can help level this out. It also levels out hypothyroid too.


With us MBP'ers, there seems to be a possible defect in the manufacture or synthesis of phosphatidic acid.

What is known is that there are various factors which interfere with phosphatidic acid, namely a Lysine deficiency, an Omega-3 deficiency, and a Manganese deficiency.

Also, non-balding men have a natural protection against increased expression of TGF-beta, which is initially signaled by DHT to destroy hair (it does have other positive functions). This "shield" against this protein has something to do with bioactive lipids or fats.

So that in part explains why they can do anything they want and their hair will stay like wool--but the rest of their body will pay in some fashion.


Cranberry seed oil is good source of alpha linolenic acid (ALA).

The problem there, is that ALA still has to be converted into EPA/DHA.

In men, that's about a 1% conversion rate. Moreover, it depletes our reserves of delta-6-desaturase enzyme.

The way to replenish this is to take plenty of zinc, magnesium and b6, that will help. Still it is preferable to
consume sources of both EPA & DHA.

If you're vegan, then there two other options. GLA will work or look for a vegan source DHA. I haven't found a vegan source of EPA yet.


One thing I should say right off the bat is, personally I am no where near perfect on avoiding a lot of these foods.

I eat out constantly, so my main routine is to take a load of the supplements before I eat. This is the protection against the effects of the food.

Of course, I still take the supplements whether I eat garbage or not, but I will reach for more of some things to help buffer the effects on some foods.

I think we all have our weak points. I'm really good at avoiding cereal, and I never drink milk unless it's raw, grass fed. I often avoid a lot of the potatoes served at eateries, but I'll indulge a little on garlic mashed potatoes, and rice seems to be okay in moderation.

My huge weakness for pizza and soda here and there requires plenty of help from the supplement arsenal.

I make sure to eat a protein food first, before eating any pasta, or other foods that will convert to glucose. That helps slow the conversion down.

Supplement wise, the most important "weapons" against dietary indulgences are Lipoic acid (if you're not hypoglycemic, go for Bio-enhanced R-Lipoic acid) and Acetyl L-Carnitine. These two will help a lot. Taurine is great for alcohol or high fructose corn syrup, which is a silent killer of the liver.

Since it's really hard to eat quality meat, and most of it will be grain-fed at a restaurant, Krill oil and/or cod liver oil will help balance out the Omega-6, so there's less inflammation, etc.

A B-Complex is important to take if you eat cooked meat, since the reduces the homocysteine risk. Also Choline from eggs or lecithin is another way to protect against homocysteine.

Sourdough bread is safe if there's no yeast to make it.

Chocolate is safe even without supplements if you consume a bar that contains 70% polyphenols. Since some studies came out, the supermarkets and drug stores have been flooded with numerous options in this area. High polyphenol chocolate lowers blood sugar and it's very high ORAC too.

Personally I love milk chocolate, my other weakness. I don't eat as much as I used too, but the supplements I mentioned before will let you eat the kind with less polyphenols.

MPB have different degrees of hormones, and when compared to non-balding men, they do have shielding because in an experiment, they were subjected to DHT and it was found it took an enormous amount of DHT to affect them negatively. So it comes down to sensitivity. Based on the research available, I believe it has to do with phospholipid metabolism, which result in the sensitivity factor. Aside from that, diet will help reduce dht that comes into contact.

Theoretically, and I haven't tested this except for myself is a very high dose of lecithin, which would provide a source of Phosphatidic Acid. Phosphatidic Acid has been shown to nullify the effects of TGF-beta. Another source of Phosphatidic Acid is high dose Phosphatidyl Serine. A bonus if you take either is reduction of cortisol, a nice source of choline and other benefits which would take longer to describe. I just don't have any proof on the hair part, but if anyone wants to try it, go for it!


For reasons I'm not sure about, (mycotoxins?) diary can affect insulin levels, but I think abstaining is hard. I break the "rules" all the time. The supplements allow you to have some of your "cake" and eat it too. So the idea is to reduce some of the problem foods. It gets easier to cut out some of them entirely after a while.

When eating cooked meat, if it is cooked beyond medium rare, then the B-vitamins are destroyed. Since homocysteine is a concern, make sure you're taking a good b-vitamins as part of a decent multi to compensate.

Other than that, if the meat is not-grass-fed, taking plenty of Omega-3 (part of the regimen anyway) will compensate for the high omega-6 of the grain-fed meat.


Most people are highly deficient in Omega-3 and grossly overloaded with Omega-6, that fact alone lends DHT a problem.



One thing is that our brains are loaded with lecithin components, it's also loaded with choline, great for homocysteine control, which works even when the other B-vitamins fall short. Choline is excellent for cardiovascular patients. Sadly most supplements only contain trivial amounts of choline. Lecithin also reduces the melting temperature of plaque, so it can literally reduce plaque to a degree if we were allowed to claim benefits with natural supplements without paying the FDA untold amounts of money, everyone would probably be taking it.

In this context no, Lecithin on the premise that it would work, would not affect testosterone levels, much less
DHT levels whatsoever.

If Lecithin does work (Note: high dose), it would modulate the negative effect (inflammatory) of TGF-beta. Initially DHT is the messenger "tells" TGF-Beta, which is a biphasic protein (it can be good or bad, depending on environment) to to enzymatically destroy hair follicles.

So in English, Lecithin may nullify the negative effect of TGF-beta. DHT is only the messenger.

As far as PCOS goes, this is a condition in women who are insulin resistance, produce higher levels of androgens and exhibit high prolactin levels. They are iodine deficient usually and may have hidden thyroid problems, which only exacerbate their insulin resistance.

If you look across the board at early balding types, they begin to bald quicker than others due to inefficiencies. Since doctors in most fields are about 20 years behind on the average, they really have no clue where to look. Genetic advocates like to cite "genetic anomalies," and some are real. Often genes react in groups rather than individually and their behavior is a REACTION to a problem.

There's a rich collection of older studies, long forgotten, which reveal that it takes 4 generations to correct certain nutritional deficiencies. What some call a "genetic defect" is really an inherited lacking. This is not just my opinion but what was seen in animal experiments.

What about body hair? having lots of body hair is no guarantee of MPB, since non-balding can have lots of DHT. High DHT will increase beard and body hair. I've seen some on anti-dht treatments who lose a lot of body hair.


know of ways to reduce body hair, but they are not really healthy and they all involve reducing DHT.

There was a study in Turkey that showed regular use of spearmint or peppermint tea lowers T/DHT levels and was suggested for women who want to eliminate facial hair.

I think it's a bad idea, even for the chicks because it will interfere with their libido.

Is DHT a "bad" hormone? No, only the media would have us believe that, since pharmaceutical companies allege that dht causes swelling of the prostate gland. It does the opposite.

More testosterone and DHT shrink the prostate gland.

Plenty of Omega-3 will decrease the enzyme 5-alpha reductase in the body, so less DHT will be present, also getting adequate zinc intake will help in that area too, not to mention the other supplements.

If high DHT levels still exist, despite good diet, etc. Imbalances in the hTPA could very well cause this.


Your question reminds me that I have to include a section on Cortisol that is so important. I've been meaning to do this, but haven't got around it.

I only touched on it lightly on the adrenal fatigue section.

Cortisol is usually cranked out in short bursts under life & death situations.

But we created a world where stress can be a constant, that's when chronic cortisol production enters in.

Unfortunately, the body isn't equipped to handle chronic stress, so if that occurs, the balancing or feedback loops
start to lose their "intelligence." Eventually, high cortisol can only help create more and with that high androgens.


Many of us do things that are foreign to a body to endure. Sitting at an office, getting little sun exposure, eating food that's unnaturally loaded in Omega-6, getting mercury amalgams fitted in our teeth, eating food with the germ layers removed or refined to be stripped of much of what was healthy.

Food that is good spoils quickly, yet food that spoils is not popular to sell, so only the "bad" stuff seems to have a nice shelf life and is usually quite profitable.

Were eating foods only fortified with the minerals needed for plants to grow, phosphorous, nitrogen and potassium. We also eat animals that eat "crap," or corn that is not even edible by human standards. Many of these animals get acidosis and are treated with antibiotics and other cocktails.

We drink water fortified with fluoride, a highly toxic mineral which blocks iodine, then we put bromide in our flour products instead of iodine. We drink bottled water and that is devoid of minerals.

There's no mechanism to guard against Magnesium, a mineral that is direly needed to protect against stress, and there's other minerals, like Zinc that are badly needed.

Then we have environmental exposures such as herbicides, pesticides, bisphenol-A in the type office water dispenser (Look for #7 in that triangle, you'll see it). That one is highly estrogenic and leach into the water. Even the coffee plastic at your local coffee spot might have these estrogenic hazards that spurn blood sugar metabolism.

I'm sure I've missed many other examples, but getting back to the core issue, stress can break us down.

If the pituitary is under nourished, or one or more of the three, with thyroid and adrenal glands rounding out the other two are weighted down. Rebalancing can be difficult, especially if stress is a constant.

Often it can result in a single, tragic event which usually lasts for several months. The effects are enduring, because the body is now super sensitive to stress and it doesn't know how to cope.

Consider that too much cortisol weakens the immune system, setting the stage for increased susceptibility blood sugar and insulin problems. Inflammation is created and a compounding series of neuropeptides are created to cause damage.

See the adrenal fatigue section to learn how to rebuild this feedback loop.


There's one problem concerning Lecithin and there is an answer. I should have mentioned this earlier.

When most of the lecithin is consumed, it gets broken down by lipases, phospholipases, rendering them not much different from other lipids or fats. That said, I will divert the focus from Lecithin to Essential Phospholipids.

In 1940’s, the German's developed a method to extract pure phospholipids, which is called EPL or essential phospholipids.

It was used for many years with good success at clearing out aterial plaque. These days it is called Plaquex and it's also available in a product called Lipoforte, but there are many other names.


I forgot to link up the right product, it's right here:

http://www.lipoflow.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_3&products_id=2

This is the largest supply I could find, usually in comes in 4 oz. that's a lot cheaper, but bang for the buck this would be the cheapest per oz.

The problem is, to use this stuff isn't cheap. There's some irony that many patients who end up needing this stuff (it's for unclogging arteries) are already bald. Of course, clogged arteries start quite early in life.

I just found a "more fun" way to get EPL or essential phospholipids without wondering if it's going to do any good.

Check this stuff out:

http://www.naturalhealthconsult.com/Monographs/LypoSpherAGEBlocker.html


I'm just sticking to the Lecithin, but essential phospholipids are Lecithin but they are processed in such as way as to allow fully absorption rather than be sacrificed by enzymes.


Sounds like everything is normal. As far as the ejaculation thing goes, what's our hair for if we can't hit it?

If it's excessive then lots of prolactin happens and that can bring on DHT.

Since it's only been three months, it's still very preliminary. If you like some additional fighting power, check to see if you have any Candida.


I think I maybe experiencing that exact thing the last few days. I don't normally play video games. Probably because they are so consuming. Anyway, I thought okay, it's been like 10 years +, so why not tackle DOOM 3 on PC?

The last few days of intensive play I noticed that my forehead has an uneven feeling (not smooth) and it's exactly like it was prior to the supplement routine, just not quite as bad.

Killing demons, hearing sounds of impending fight or flight responses waiting to happen on every corner has definitely raised
the neuropeptide factor.

Perhaps I am altering the balance of nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and other neuropeptides. Just a quick check and sure enough, that's exactly what's happening here.

Additionally, this intense video game (stimuli) is activating my endocannabinoid system. It's a good thing I'm almost done with it!

Lux, you're right on point.


The lecithin experiment was a bust. It made no discernible changes to my regimen. It wasn't a total waste, since lecithin is a good source of choline and phosphatidylcholine and a little bit of phosphatidylserine, plus it can help emulsify any hardened waxes such as oxidized cholesterol build-up. One physician I know of believes it will melt away the plaque if taken in great quantities.

As stated earlier in this thread, a more desirable form of Lecithin is recommend for that purpose which is essential phospholipids. However, to some degree krill oil is supplying adequate sources of phospholipids and being attached to EPA/DHA is a nice way to get this transported into the system.


What about salt? We're dead without enough salt. Cardiovascular death increases with low salt intake--not the other way around. Of course there are preferred types of salt such as Himalayan, Celtic and sea salt. Provided there are enough other minerals in the diet table salt isn't that bad. There is so much sodium in processed food, it probably doesn't matter. If you have the choice, using Himalayan or Celtic is ideal when added to food.


Unfortunately nothing is quite perfect and depending on the brand there will probably be found some bad things. Nitrates and nitrites are not the villain they have been made out to be. To some extent play a hand in generating nitric oxide not a bad thing


he issue about nitrites is not really proven but yet the belief has spread like wildfire over the years. The health authorities fail to mention that nitrites are not the only found in hot dogs, hams and bacon. They are also naturally occurring in fruits, vegetables, and in some meats. Yes for a while, nitrites were linked to forms of cancer, but it turns out the evidence is extremely weak.


Insulin resistance increases salt sensitivity or perhaps there is a potassium or magnesium imbalance.


Essentially, bile salts are essential and without them it will be extremely difficult to help hair loss. Bile is one of the most
powerful antioxidants in the body and it protects against pathogens. Without a gallbladder the increased prevalence of skin diseases is almost certain. Bile coats acts like a barrier and protects waste matter from reentering the system.


However, curcumin is helpful in stimulating bile flow but this would not be as helpful without a gallbladder.


Probably the most frequently asked question I get is about SHBG. Young men who are balding are negatively affected by low SHBG. Does this mean that young men talking nettle will have a low SHBG even lower? Unlikely. How does one normalize a low SHBG? Reduce consumption of refined grains and sugars.

In older men, SHBG becomes too high. This is bad because estrogen becomes more dominant which will increase inflammation, oxidation and DHT.


No, not at all. I've been using high dose EGCG for years, it's terrific for the immune system. The only study related to SHBG so far is in premenopausal women. In men, having a higher SHBG level is associated with both aging and obesity. Since EGCG may help with weight loss, it is possible that it could help lower SHBG, but there just isn't enough data to know one way or the other. To keep SHBG lower, avoiding refined sugars and grains does work.


I've been quite happy with Curcumin & Resveratrol. I'm not a 100% certain, but I do recall a shed during my initial first month with the combo. However, shedding is a normal occurrence every once in a while and it is believed that in some cases, it can be a positive sign.

It is really unfortunate that shedding creates a panic and a part of a regimen is dropped due to a perceived negative. In some for whatever reason, when a stimulating of anagen hairs occurs, the exogen stage will occur, which is a pre-anagen stage. The exogen stage is the loss of the hair follicle just before there is a brand new anagen hair to be developed.

I used Resveratrol already for a few years, and Curcumin I tried on various occasions but stopped many times as I always got a headache from it. Fortunately, I discovered that my headaches would not occur if I take it with a meal and I believe I have adapted completely.

Since Y2k, the flood of research on Curcumin has been nothing short of amazing so I am very happy to be using this on a regular basis.

The patent on Res/Curcumin was always interesting, but when those recent studies came out, plus The Natural reporting good results, well that was it. On April 07, a study came out verifying that this blocks the negative effects of the Cb1 receptor. That and dozens of other benefits.


Keeping glucose and insulin levels low and containing free radicals is a constant necessity. It's also critical to continue Omega-3 to keep health prostaglandin balance.


Omega-3 and antioxidant sources will not lose their effectiveness over time. There are certain herbs which have temporary effects, but this is not the case with any of these supplements.


In terms in skin and inflammation ginkgo appears to be useful. But on the basis of its strength in other studies, I do not consider it essential as there are other supplements that have more potent and cover more area. Here are two interesting studies on it.


fritzenburg - I'll make this really easy, but with some explanation:

Insulin
Estrogen
Fibrosis = IH-6 + Diet
DHT
Sebum
Micro-Inflammation



I should break this down to the lowest common denominator. Insulin excess causes all of the above to occur. More DHT, estrogen increase, testosterone decrease, fibrosis, micro-inflammation, and excess sebum.

What the IH-6 program targets primarily is optimal glucose/insulin regulation, and prevention of inflammation caused from various insults related to it.

On crucial area that should be mentioned is intestinal "ecology" or balance. Not only are anti-biotics incredibly detrimental for health, but are long term for the health of hair. This is because this increases yeast overgrowth, which can exacerbate the negative effects of diet.

There is also a large concern about grains, especially wheat. Anywhere there is genetically modified grain there is a concern also about the transgene that produces a pesticide. While pesticide sprayed grains are bad enough, the plants that actually produce the pesticides due to this transgene have some very disturbing animal studies. Irregardless the FDA "thinks" they are safe. I have casually observed and have read numerous reports that patients who have autoimmune diseases feel much better and sometimes improve dramatically when they leave off the grains.

On other disturbing element is that the pesticide producing grains (which make up some of the genetically modified varieties) can cause long-term disrupting to infestinal microflora long after first ingestion. This is apparently due to the bacteria in the guts being influenced to also produce pesticides. It's a frightening thought and to what extend this occurs in humans is unknown. Unfortunately, the researchers were ordered to stop continued exploration since they did not like the results. Sorry for the tangent.


I should further add that our genetic make up was developed long before the 6,000 year-old
agriculture technology. Simply stated, we are not designed to eat grains and unfortunately the processed variety are even worse for our hair. With all the marketing and advertising, not to mention government (food pyramid), most of us have been practically brainwashed to believe at least for a time that grains are "essential" for health.

While this has been mentioned before, two island peoples who were studied within the last century were found to have not a single case of acne. The reason, they eat no refined carbohydrates of any kind.


Good question. Unfortunately, refined carbohydrate consumption is only one of many factors in hair loss.

One avenue that is hair related is heart disease. Before 1920, heart disease was very rare. Everyone before 1920 ate plentiful amounts of real butter, eggs, bacon and real cheese.

After 1920 came the emergence of vegetable oils, which at the time were "high-tech" and new. They were super cheap and the public didn't know any better. They provided longer shelf-life and stability. Of course we know today that such oils are harmful--well not everyone knows this. Most people still think canola oil is healthy or than using vegetable oil is heart "healthy." These oils cannot be heated without generating untold numbers of free-radicals. Worse, they increase DHT.

Animals that we eat no longer eat their native food on a commercial scale, so they eat junk and so do we. Cows are supposed to eat grass, but we feed them grain which shortens their life and makes them fatter. It also makes them very high in omega-6 to omega-3 fatty acid ratios. Good for profits, bad for our health.

Animals are lower in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) than they are supposed to be and what a marvelous anti-inflammatory this is. So we need to supplement with extra fatty acids or increase our grass-fed consumption if possible. I take krill oil as it is very effective in getting the prostaglandins necessary to promote balance away from Omega-6 dominance.

So besides avoiding refined carbohydrates for some, and all carbohydrates for others (depends on your metabolic type, i.e, protein, mixed or carb), using real oils instead is important, such as butter, olive oil, coconut oil, palm oil, and lard (yes lard).

On that note, only the saturated fats (not the olive oil, it is a monosaturated omega-9)
lower Lp(a), that pernicious heart disease risk marker.

What else? Heavy metals, especially lead, mercury and iron.

Drug use (prescription and certainly others).

Anti-biotics (they destroy good bacterial life, vital to healthy steroid expression).

Hormone balance. What affects this? All of the above, including liver health, thyroid, mineral balance and much more.

Stress (neuropeptides)

Minerals in our food are solely lacking. Magnesium, Selenium, iodine, salt (real salt) are lacking in today's diet.

Vitamin D regulates over 2,000 genes and is a marvelous anti-inflammatory. If you're not getting enough sun from a location that is generating enough UVB, then 5,000 IU per day will help.

Mitochondrial defects. Most of the above contribute to this as well as what our parents ate and perhaps their parents ate. This is a recipe for increasing free radicals and even with a good diet, such a defect that is most likely very common in us. Studies show that in MPB our endogenous antioxidant reserves are lower than non-MPB.
So while a good diet helps, it is not enough for most of us.

That is the reason a powerful antioxidant routine is necessary.


I found the David Brownstein information to be quite valuable as he had personally checked out over 8,000 patients before and after iodine supplmentation. I felt that did a very adequate job in explaining some of the misconceptions of iodine and why many practioners were ill informed as to the safety of iodine. Essentially he found that in real people did not translate into some of the studies that were improperly tested and dogmatic.


Totally agree, as this has been my "mission statement" for years now. However, only in the last few years the microflora aspect has been known. I am fairly certain that not 1 in 10,000 doctors is even aware of this connection. I buried myself in microflora abstracts a few years ago and found a lot of interesting research on steroid expression and its due influence with respect to bacteria balance.

For this reason, Candida has been a good indicator of what kind of battle can be expected if one is to conquer hair loss. While come candida is normal, having an overgrowth going to disturb estrogen homeostasis. The body "believes" there is low estrogen, when in fact there is to much of it.

The rising exposure to xenoestrogens in our environment such as bisphenol-A increase MMP-9 which is not good for hair. 10 micro-grams of bisphenol-a can induce diabetes in small animals.

While hair loss is not going to give us cancer, fighting hair loss naturally happens to fight cancer since the same mechanisms are involved. More insulin, more cancer. More insulin, less growth hormone. More starch and sugar, more cancer. More estrogen, more cancer. Candidia is cancer and starch, grains and sugar feed it.

When testosterone is given to males or females, their blood sugar/insulin regulation improve dramatically.


So far in whole food form is best--not a surprise there. Studies suggest that cocoa polyphenols chelate metals.
Research also shows that they help lower blood sugar and have cardioprotective qualities (increases nitric oxide).

The down side is that in large dosages cocoa polyphenols are pro-oxidative. Unlike Green tea polyphenols, cocoa flavonoids survive cream and milk, so grass-fed, raw milk is a viable way to get cocoa too.


This is a great question, because all over hair loss forums a lot of complexity is often over simplified. It definitely is a lot more complex than more testosterone equals more DHT.

Typically most men start to lose hair at around 30, not the their late teens where their T levels are at their peak, so something else is at work here.

Poor glucose metabolism or rather how your body metabolizes blood sugar can influence DHT levels. Having more testosterone improves glucose metabolism and having lower testosterone allows glucose metabolism to become worse.

Impaired glucose tolerance or even a tendency towards insulin resistance, a condition that worsens with drops in testosterone makes DHT much worse. It also makes the inflammation associated with DHT triggering much worse.


Dr. Joseph Mercola who is mostly bald, credits his years of eating grain and carbohydrate to his scalp.

I eat a diet that is largely based on red meat, this has been no problem for me. The Australian Aborigines ate largely meat and baldness was very rare.

Besides our food and water being thyroid toxic, the sheer amount of processed food, hydrogenated oils, transesterified fats, canola oil and vegetable oil cooked food, pasteurized milk and cereal people eat in the USA especially, seems enough to increase the chances.


I've seen a few here mentioned the protein and insulin factor, but it's really not a concern. The reason is that the ingestion of meat stimulates both insulin and glucagon secretion but the glucagon release is much faster and greater. In fact, glucagon is a countermeasure to insulin. And when blood glucose levels are low, glucagon allows the livers glycogen reserves to be converted into insulin. This is a good thing.

Also take a look at these studies on a paleolithic diet.

http://www.cardiab.com/content/8/1/35

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19209185

I wonder if the chicken/inflammation is an indication of an allergy


I don't believe animal protein to be a concern with respect to uric acid. I once read quite a number of books touting the dangers of meat consumption and uric acid, but the healthy physiologic changes in patients doesn't concur.

I can say that uric acid is especially problematic vegetable oil and fructose consumption. In a recent study, it showed the primary mechanism of fructose induced hypertension and obesity was due to the uric acid elevation caused from it.

As an extremely heavy meat eater I do much better than when I abstained from meat. This isn't to say that meat is necessary for everybody, as this pertains to an individual nutritional type. Dr. Joseph Mercola's Optimal Wellness Institute has studied patients for over 20 years and ultimate got the best results with customizing their diet to an individual metabolic or nutritional type.

So in other words, there would be three potential categories, protein type, mixed type and carbohydrate type. I believe with hair loss in mind, the one common theme is to avoid processed grains, starches, sugars and vegetable oils, as these have been shown to spike insulin and have the greatest propensity to increase DHT.


Side effects can be experienced with Saw Palmetto and Beta Sitosterol, but the good news is that you can control the dose and there is very little risk of residual sides that could occur with a drug such as Finasteride and especially Dutasteride (Do-Trash-Your-Ride).

I went a little crazy on Beta-Sitosterol and at one point thought maybe more would be better. Doses ranging from 50 mg to 200 mg per day seem to be well tolerated. Anything above 200 mg would increase the likelihood of propecia like effects.

The 2% estimate of use side-effects seems definitely understated.

Another way to reduce DHT, is using Borage oil with its GLA content. This is quite potent and can effect the libido. Also there is Flax oil and taken with Zinc can add the reduction of 5-alpha reductase.


According to studies, Maca does not alter hormone levels. So far research only suggests that it raises IGF-1 levels.

DHEA supplementation is only recommended if the body levels are low, such as seen in adrenal fatigue and the dosage must be correct. It would be preferable to optimize your body's production of DHEA and/or Testosterone. Adrenal fatigue could be factor if DHEA is low and if there is indication of hypotension (low blood pressure), dizziness from sitting to standing position.

However, in most cases it is the contrary, DHEA is plentiful and too much adrenal hormones of the wrong kind could be interfering with testosterone levels.

Stress hormones can dampened down potential testosterone levels, so assuming adrenal function is not inadequate, elevated cortisol can push testosterone levels down.

The answer to this is either Taking Relora or phosphatidylserine. This increases testosterone/cortisol ratio significantly.

If there is an estrogen problem that could be causing too much binding protein of testosterone. Diindolylmethane, or DIM can help free up testosterone and at the same time improve estrogen metabolism.


I've seen a lot of posters over the years who tend to move on when their hair loss is under control. Of course there are different degrees inflammation. There are others who have lost a lot and are figuring out how to get what they lost back.

I got my hair back, this isn't about slowing down the process. Back in the late 90's I was on a regimen that consisted of only DHT blockers (Beta-Sitosterol Saw Palmetto, etc.), I even wrote a free book on it. Those treatments did not halt my hair loss because they were limited to DHT primarily.

It is now ten years later and how things have changed. This is much bigger than DHT and my hair is much better off now than a few years ago.

There are so many areas to explore on what is causing hair loss, the idea of this forum is to gather this information and figure out what is specific to you. As far as I am concerned, the same processes that affect cardiovascular diseases and metabolic diseases like diabetes/insulin resistance are relevant to the process of losing hair.


otassium Chloride is easy to apply, just lather it in on top of an SLS-free shampoo. I pour a few grams of it into my hand and rub it all over the scalp.

The cool sensation tells you it is absorbing.

Having used this with and without Lithium/DMSO, it doesn't seem to matter.

Magnesium and Potassium is a good tandem in theory. Most are magnesium deficient, in my case I have more or less saturated myself in magnesium, so I just take it orally.

The idea of potassium chloride is to reduce aldosterone, and increasing potassium into cells, thereby reducing GSK-3beta, which is probably accomplishing two things, increasing growth phase and inhibiting negative forces cause hair loss.

So far my early impression is that it's good. However, I am already fully protecting myself with internals.

Anyone on a tight budget should try this because the link between balding and elevated aldosterone levels is pretty significant (see this page http://www.freewebs.com/immortalhair/physiology.htm)


In some individuals who have difficulty clearing out potassium would want to naturally avoid soaking themselves with it. Usually those with very severe kidney disease maybe cautious. Also anyone taking Spirolactone and/or other aldosterone blockers and/or potassium sparing diuretics, anyone with Addison's disease or taking prescription angiotensin receptor blockers.


It can be used with the Lithium/DMSO shampoo, but there absolutely no need to blend it. After applying the shampoo, pour a half a teaspoon or so of Potassium Chloride into your hand and lather it in along with the shampoo.


Both of these should probably work, but the way to tell is how your skin feels during the time you rub it into the skin. If you feel a cool sensation, it means it is getting through.


That would be significantly cost prohibitive I think, at least with the idea of using it through the skin.

If you get Potassium Chloride, the cost is incredibly cheap, but in this form you're paying a lot for a lot less potassium.


I have not experienced any stinging or burning. It's probably a good idea to make sure this is the dietary version and not for industrial purposes. Potassium chloride is often sold as a salt substitute.

Being that this is still a theory I do have a concern about this stuff but it has nothing to do with safety. My GF noticed I would get body odor, even immediately out of the shower.

I stopped taking the Potassium Chloride and the odor is gone. So unfortunately I cannot continue to use this. I'm not sure if this is just me or if this has happened to anyone else.

So with this said, please beware of this happens to you Potassium Chloride is the culprit. This is unfortunate as I had hope that this would work out.


I did not use it long enough to give it a fair assessment, but I used it based on metro mentioning a possible different it has made for him, plus I had several reasons to believe it would work.

In theory it's probably a good thing, but well the body odor isn't worth it. I think my GF's sense of smell is very acute, but I'm not taking any chances.


Curcumin inhibits GSK-3beta, which is responsible for excess sebum. More help on the sebum is using topical lithium.

Preventing high glucose/insulin not only keeps away extra DHT, it also normalizes SHBG. Avoiding inflammation trigger foods also helps. These can differ from one individual to another.

Also, steroid production is profoundly influenced by your gut microflora. The answer here is either fermented foods or taking a good probiotic. A good probiotic has sufficient numbers and types of strains.


If you have had leaky gut syndrome, then is probably your source of inflammation. What maybe of interest to you is this Candida section on the lower portion of this page: http://www.immortalhair.org/physiology.htm

In my research on gut microflora I have uncovered very disturbing steroid changes in the gut under the presents of Candida overgrowth. One single commonality that I have found with most very difficult to treat for hair loss is that they all have Candida overgrowth.

One thing that motivates me to take probiotics is that they are synonymous with longevity. For example, a group of peasants from Bulgaria at one time were over 100 years old, what they all had in common was an abundance of lactobacilli strains of bacteria in the gut.

Emerging research today is showing the glucose/blood sugar problems and other factors can be virtually eliminated by having ample healthy bacteria.

Another thing that is of interest is that Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (The female equivalent of Male Pattern Baldness profile) can be effectively cured by taking 50 milligrams of iodine daily. I suspect in part this may control some bad bacteria and it is certainly anti-candida.


DIM inhibits DHT, it metabolizes estrogens in a healthy way, and inhibits MMP-9. This is win-win all the way, wouldn't imagine it interfering with Spiro.


There maybe some truth to this. According to some research, people who tend to be skinny especially those who can be skinny regardless of what they eat are more prone to inflammation that fat people. I will have to find this study, and it came out about two years ago. The over all meaning was that visceral fat, the kind of fat located internally in the organ areas that is not seen on the exterior is rich with inflammation. I've seen one study that remarked that the outer layer of subcutaneous fat under the skin (the visible kind) seen in the obese may to some degree "protect" against the more dangerous visceral fat that is unseen.


The gym is probably fine. However, if you find yourself doing a lot of high endurance activity, what some may refer to as excessive exercise that is where your cortisol level and increase of oxidative stress could present a problem.

There are some nitric oxide boosters that may raise inflammation because they elevate iNos (Inducible Nitric oxide synthase), which does have inflammatory effects.


When I was working, I found Ashwagandha (Sensoril) to be very helpful in reducing my stress. It was quite calming.

Here's an article on it: http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=21053&zoneid=26

In one particular study which was randomized, double blind, placebo controlled Sensoril (which is more concentrated than a standard Ashwagandha extract) here are the results:

Serum cortisol levels reduced by up to 26 percent;

Reduction in fasting blood sugar up to 9 percent;

Reduction in lipid profiles (total cholesterol, LDL, VLDL, and triglycerides

Increase in HDL


Glutamine is great for a hard workout, it maintains glutathione production, helps prevent cortisol caused muscle breakdown.


Chasteberry is good for lowering prolactin. Elevated prolactin occurs after orgasm. I'm not sure what happens during or after a workout though. Anyone know the answer to this?


If it happens to be Rosacea, this is associated with less than optimal stomach acid, which is also associated with the presence of Helicobacter Pylori. There's also a casual role H. Pylori plays in Psoriasis as well.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17022699

http://www.ijdvl.com/article.asp?issn=0378-6323;year=2003;volume=69;issue=2;spage=133;epage=134;aulast=Qayoom

Would recommend eradication of H. Pylori and taking a natural source of B-Complex such as Brewer's yeast.

My favorite way to address H. Pylori is Sulforaphane

http://www.iherb.com/Jarrow-Formulas-BroccoMax-250-mg-60-Veggie-Caps/4297?at=0

If digestion is poor, it would be advisable to either take a good probiotic, as gut flora could be a complication of the underlying problem.

Over the years there have been some scattered reports on studies, especially in mice where an antioxidant effect would have a negative outcome. This is due to their redox system or oxidation-reduction maybe balanced different in some systems than humans. Usually some antioxidants have biphasic effects such as vitamin C. For example, if large amounts of vitamin C are taken (and this is typically done through intravenous administration) it has a proxidant side used to kill off microbes or cancer cells. Over 10 grams of Vitamin C will increase the ability of our white cells to secrete hydrogen peroxide which is effective against various invasions. Variety is good on antioxidants because they have different mechanisms.

In MPB there is a shortage of endogenous antioxidants, but this is the case in a variety of disease states. The pro-oxidant bathed vegetable oils that are found in all kinds of processed foods these days only makes the need for antioxidants even greater.

What about anti-inflammatories?

The only "bad" inflammatory substances are the drugs, such as Enbrel and Remicade for example. These are tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-a) blockers. Instead of inhibiting inflammation under specific tissue responses or under other conditions, it will turn off the protein which has an important use. These drugs are incredibly dangerous. There's there's the more popular OTC anti-inflammatory drugs like Tylenol (acetaminophen) and Ibuprofen. These have serious risks if they are improperly used and there are well over 10,000 deaths a year in the USA from acetaminophen alone.

If the FDA (Federal Death Avocates) had any excuse to ban a natural anti-inflammatory they would do it. All it would take is a few people to die. Sorry for the rant, to answer your question, natural anti-inflammatories tend to be quite safe even in large amounts. The reason is that they are more flexible in their actions, working with the body system instead of in spite of it.


While Ecklonia Cava does inhibit COX-2 enzyme like Ibuprofen does, the difference is that Ibuprofen and other drugs inhibit prostacyclin. Ecklonia Cava does not.

You may have heard about drugs like Vioxx being banned because of increased risk of death due to stroke and heart attack. This is due to the prostacyclin inhibition mechanism of the drug. Other Cox-2 inhibitors share this dangerous effect and maybe to a lesser degree. Prostacyclin is a major endothelium dependent vasodilator, and essentially help increase nitric oxide, which relaxes the endothelium.

Under exertion, having a vasocontrictive effect could kill if there isn't prostacylin prevent to stimulate NO balance this by vasodilation. These drugs do not work with the body, because prostaglandins regulate such things a arterial blood pressure, constriction/vasoconstriction, clotting or not to clot. So balance is ignored and drugs act as a light switch, rather than a regulator.

Natural substances work in tandem with physiology, so Ecklonia Cava's COX-2 suppression isn't going to irrevocably shut down an essential body process like a drug. In fact, Ecklonia Cava relaxes vessels and increases Nitric Oxide (NO).

If Ecklonia Cava were a drug, it would be one of the most marketed used pharmaceuticals around. Drugs will never be as sophisticated and multifaceted.


afe? Definitely. This is used regularly for those suffering from adrenal fatigue. I should mention that in medical school and teaching with medicine in general, the emphasis is so strong on toxicity since most "treatments" today do more harm and are toxic. It is unfortunate that medicine is a delicate balancing act between benefits above toxicity.

But with natural substances like Ecklonia Cava, toxicity and harm is quite rare. This is after all an extract of a food, but a rather potent one.

This is really the opposite of dangerous. It keeps triglyceride levels lower, keeps the blood thinner, free flowing, helps normalize blood pressure, cortisol levels, fights free radicals in universal tissue, etc. If this were a drug, it would be the best selling. No poison that is sold over the television can ever compete, but mass marketing trumps all logic.


If you suffer from precocious balding, it is not necessarily hopeless. Much like cardiovascular diseases or other inflammatory conditions take time before systemic inflammation is under control. Perhaps the way to view it is how long it is typical to get inflammatory chemicals under control.

The key maybe to pinpoint as many areas that you can that apply to you and after a year.

I'm going to list a few sources of inflammation that have been discussed in past threads.

Heavy Metals. Excess lead, mercury and other metals cause excesses free radicals. Even during gestation these metals can be transferred. Every time the bone go through routine remodeling, metals are released into the blood stream.

Bacteria in the gut. We're made up some of 70 to 100 trillion cells and most of these are actually bacteria. When bacteria is not in its healthy 85% (good) to 15% (bad) state, it is an invitation to inflammation. What has not been discussed on this forum for a very long time is steroid expression in the gut microflora. This is why Candida can be a problem for some cases.

Food allergies or other inflammatory triggers. It's not always easy to pinpoint a culprit food, because there are sometimes latency periods between ingestion and allergic reaction. Some foods are immediate but there are others that take a week.

Medications. Another topic just occasionally brought up here, but many medications can interfere with potential outcome. Some inhibit thyroid, others increase prolactin as some examples.

Existing medical condition that maybe overlooked.


I have no doubt that insulin sensitivity plays a role in hair loss. Having worked with heart and diabetic patients for years and studying the pathology of the circulatory nature of their disease, it ties in with weakened insulin sensitivity. Since insulin is the hormone of death, when it is produced in excess, makes conditions ripe of tissue hypoxia and electrical conductance changes.

This abstract below shows Resveratrol actions, interesting.

http://www.ionchannels.org/showabstract.php?pmid=19088439

Human hair follicles contain two forms of ATP sensitive potassium channels, only one of which is sensitive to minoxidil.

http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/reprint/22/6/1725.pdf


I'm not sure about Saw Palmetto helping with sex drive other than a helping older men perform when they have an enlarged prostate. Saw Palmetto isn't the best thing to take for that anyway. Acetyl L-Carnitine is proven to increase sexual function however.

[allergies] Iodine supplementation may help. It is purported to reduce the conversion from histadine to histamine and I have heard some mention of this working.


Further I should say that our immune systems need to be smart and vitamin D makes them smarter. This is why autoimmune conditions normally suffer with a vitamin D deficiency. Bacteria diseases (including hair loss) do not benefit from low vitamin D. If our body can properly recognize the difference between good and bad bacteria, it will not force a blunt attack on friendly bacteria quite as often.


I agree with you, it can be a bit dangerous to get sucked into group think and become lost and lose something potentially useful. In this case, Vitamin D has been more or less suppressed for over a 100 years in terms of importance. The amount of emerging evidence has reach such a peak that even mainstream is paying attention. It is said that it takes about a 100 years for the public to finally get something, and vitamin D is probably a shining example.


I remember clearly back in 1998 I had a discussion with someone who worked at Super Nutrition and they shared with me some research at that time on vitamin D. They told me at that time that it would take some 6-months taking 50,000 IU of vitamin D before any toxic effect would be felt. They had said then that 10,000 is quite safe on a daily basis. What he and I didn't know then was how pitifully low the 400 IU the RDA was recommending and all the research that show the best benefit get into much higher levels.

Personally I'm more than convinced on Vitamin D, because I have witnessed clear evidence in its positive effects in arthritis, heart disease, osteoporosis and diabetes. There's a lot of people who stay sequestered into their homes avoiding the sun as if it were some sort of poison, not realizing that their bones are so fragile because there's too little vitamin D in the system. Many suffer from muscle atrophy because there's too little vitamin D. Dementia has an inverse correlation with vitamin D levels also.

A 100 years ago doctors used to prescribe getting more sun.


What I know for certain about vitamin D, is that the further north in latitude the greater frequency of multiple sclerosis.
Sufficient vitamin D before birth in the mother can prevent type I diabetes up to 80%. Cancer rates are inversely correlated with vitamin D.



I've seen scores of patients get better after their vitamin D levels were optimized later when tested for lower vitamin D levels prior.

Generally what works best for health is something natural. As we get away from natural thinking, such as staying indoors for inordinate amounts of time, using sun screens (bad idea), avoiding the sun as dermatologists have suggested for decades, cancer rates have only increased.

I'm sold on Vitamin D because the research is overwhelmingly positive. For the last 100 years, the support for vitamin D hasn't been enough.

How about this study showing all-cause mortality reduction when sufficient vitamin D is present. Risk of death increases from all causes the lower the level of vitamin D. Study below. If Vitamin D is bad, why would a reduction increase all cause mortality?


Vitamin D3 is the preferred form of Vitamin D for supplementation. But when you take Vitamin D3 or Vitamin D2 for that matter or when you go out in the sun, the body has to convert it into active vitamin D. Here's a good explanation I found:

1. In humans, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) is converted from it's basic building block (cholesterol) when ultraviolet light hits Pro-Vitamin D (a squalene metabolite) in the cells of our skin. Vitamin D3 does not have significant biological activity, rather, must be metabolized, first by the liver and then by the kidneys into the converted, fully-active, hormonal form of Vitamin D (calcitriol).

2. In plants, Vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol) is converted from it's basic building block (ergosterol) when ultraviolet light from the sun hits the leaves of the plant. Though frequently referred to as Vitamin D2, ergocalciferol is NOT really Vitamin D, but rather a Vitamin D analog. It was a patented drug before the patent ran out. It does not occur in humans, is only half as potent as cholecalciferol, has been associated with most of the Vitamin D toxitity cases . . . and should be avoided.


I got really excited amount Pomegranate some years ago, but did not find it to be noticeably effective (for hair). Having experienced with the juice and the supplements, when taking enough of either you can feel a boost of nitric oxide (better libido) and it's all around good stuff. One of the more interesting studies on Pomegranate showed that it reduced atherosclerosis lesions when drinking it daily for a year. The down side is that it is costly, whether to drink it or to supplement with it, because a lot needs to be taken. On the basis of hair alone it's not powerful enough for the cost.


Recently lund posted an older study on cayenne. When it came out it flew in the face of other studies.
Not only that, but its methodology involved cayenne literally being soaked in human hair follicles for a long period of time, not something that would necessarily occur just by ingesting it. The result however was devastation for hair growth and it scared me and everyone else who saw it.

http://ajp.amjpathol.org/cgi/reprint/166/4/985.pdf

Since that time (2005) other studies have come forward with conflicting results. Then recent findings that cayenne was a CB1 receptor blocker gave new hope that maybe cayenne had something positive to it. It was after all one of the first hair loss remedies I had ever heard of and it came from Jay Kordich (the Juiceman) who claimed it was responsible for him keeping his hair. He used it topically with (first soaked in Whisky for two weeks). This was circa 1993.

Also there was a study that showed topical cayenne improving the efficacy of Minoxidil.
It seems now that only a low dose of cayenne would work for some scenarios such as in one study showing use for alopecia areata.

Looking back at the study (link above) and given many people's negative experiences with internal use cayenne appears to be less than positive for hair growth.

The potentially negative effect is due to the Transient Vanilloid Receptor-1 agonist action. Note that Curcumin also has a TRPV1 agonist action.

In my recent personal experience I tried popping lots of cayenne during stressful situations, it did not prevent hair loss but if anything had possibly a negative effect. While the study shows clearly that increasing transient receptor
potential vanilloid-1 receptor (TRPV1) will have a negative effect on hair, it was not certain if ingesting it would also have this effect, since the study involved direct exposure to cayenne.

Personal experience at least in my case and others like The Natural show that Curcumin & Resveratrol work. But strangely, there are some similarities in action between cayenne and Curcumin/Resveratrol. Nothing beats trial and error.


This study explains the synergy with Curcumin & Resveratrol

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19359525.

"Collectively, we suggest that trans-resveratrol and curcumin act as antagonists/inverse agonists at CB1 receptors at dietary relevant concentrations. Therefore, these polyphenols and their derivatives might be developed as novel, nontoxic CB1 therapeutics for obesity and/or drug dependence"

Here is information about CB1 receptors (endo- and exocannabinoids and their effect on hair growth)

http://www.fasebj.org/cgi/content/full/21/13/3534

The above link explains also that the negative effect of TRPV1 is completely nullified by blocking the CB1 Receptor. I could only surmise that Curcumin/Resveratrol does a much superior job to blocking CB1 than Cayenne.


his might not be a huge surprise, but thyroid is largely linked with diabetes and other insulin regulation conditions such as insulin resistance. That said, reaching iodine saturation is not only good for blood glucose regulation but good for diabetes too.

Before mentioning supplements, having a diet that matches your body's metabolic or nutritional type is very helpful for blood sugar control.


Balding scalps have lower levels of endogenous antioxidant defense systems, such as Glutathione, Superoxide Dismutase, etc.

That said, correcting oxidative stress is paramount in importance. Lipoic acid is vital for correcting mitochondrial ATP free radical generation while boosting up endogenous free radical protection.

Inflammation with respect to PGE-2 Prostaglandins. Certainly diet has a profound effect on this aspect. Fried foods, especially vegetable oils generate this--inflammation. Liberation of AA (Arachadonic Acid) from fatty acids, via Phospholipase A2. The inflammation can also be bacterial, yeast (Malassezia).

This is where natural COX-2, LOX and PGE-2 inhibitors are very useful (Ecklonia Cava, Omega-3, etc.)

Insulin resistance or simply high glucose in the blood from eating refined foods that breakdown rapdily into glucose. This raises insulin levels and anything that raises insulin levels accelerates the aging process in almost everyday possible. So keeping insulin levels lower will prevent a number of age related factors from stunting hair vitality.
Power antioxidants go a long way in reducing the potential insulin/glucose level from the food being eaten. So timing of supplements (before/during meal) is critical.

Thyroid is a another factor and is often overlooked because most tests for thyroid are absolutley useless and do not reveal anything useful. Subclinical hypothyroid/low thyroid creates hidden inflammation, oxidative stress, insulin resistance, etc. This is huge in hair loss. Iodine replenishment and possibly glandulars may help.

Thymic involution (shrinking of the thymus gland). It's effect on estrogen and other tissues can have an effect on hair.

IGF-1/Growth Hormone levels. If these levels are too low, hair quality is poor.

Fibrinogen, propensity for clotting and fibrin build-up. Hypercoagulation and adversely affect hair. Ecklonia Cava helps with this problem. Nattokinase may also be useful and some other enzymes that could be mentioned (short on time).

Perhaps Lp(a) as it may link DKK-1, a highly negative protein stimulated by DHT that kills hair to a terminal end. DKK-1 is highly upregulated in balding scalps. Saturated fat, (coconut oil for vegans and meat eaters alike) is very good for this.

I guess that is closer to 8 things, but some of them can be tied together.


TGF-beta and MMP-9 is very huge and these upregulated/expressed in balding scalps by due influence of the previously mentioned factors.

I forgot something huge. Neurogenic inflammation. For reasons uknown, it seems that only balding types are susceptible to this--stress is a lot like an accelerant to an arson fire, except that the fire is inflammation in the form of hair loss. Stress mediated neurogenic inflammation (neuropeptides) cause extremely destructive hair loss.
I believe this primarily affects the temporal regions.