"Yale researchers find key to baldness"

Found this on a newsblog I read. For whatever it's worth. Sorry if someone posted about this before.

http://www.yaledailynews.com/news/2011/sep/06/yale-researchers-find-key-to-baldness/

Maybe the scalp-thinning/tightness caused by the progression of AGA is due to atrophy of the subcutaneous layer of fat.

http://www.cell.com/abstract/S0092-8674(11)00817-8

On the HLT forum they are going to try a breast cream to help increase scalp fat. CS do you have any input on this topic, I would be willing to give this a shot since I am on the precipice of regrowing my hair but just need a little boost to get things started.

A high quality bovine colostrum will contain a large number of growth factors, including platelet-derived growth factor.

The best brand that exists is this one.

http://www.surthrival.com/colostrum.html

I'm glad somebody posted this so that there can be a discussion.

This colostrum looks amazing. I'm sure someone has tried this. Any results?

Is it true that colostrum can make you grow taller?

CausticSymmetry wrote:A high quality bovine colostrum will contain a large number of growth factors, including platelet-derived growth factor.

The best brand that exists is this one.

http://www.surthrival.com/colostrum.html

I've been pretty interested in this as well. Colostrum sounds amazing. Is there any reason why more people dont use/talk about it. I know plenty of people who swear by growth hormone. I wonder if there any negative sides from long term use? I would prefer if my head didnt grow 2 sizes like half the guys in the MLB etc....

It's been discussed a little here, but only in spurts. One of the main values besides that it contains the entire IGF-1 superfamily (not just two isolate IGF-1 fractions) is that it is one of the very few things capable of reversing thymic involution. Shrinking of the thymus gland begins during adolescence, and it is interesting to note that as the thymus gland shrinks, there is an estrogen component to that.

Thymic involution is associated with hair loss and it has been at least in my view a possible factor in the early beginnings of MPB because castration only prevents baldness when performed before puberty and this might be one of the triggers (a shrinking thymus gland), because castration after puberty does not prevent baldness.

Finally platelet-derived growth factor now being a adipocyte precursor might be quite viable in bovine colostrum. Best of all, it can be used topically and should absorb through the skin.

Another thing about colostrum besides what I mentioned above is on a topic that has not been discussed for quite a longtime, but it deserves to be talked about today, especially considering the research concerning progeny stem cells.

Specifically, I'm talking about Thymosin beta4. Bovine colostrum contains Thymosin Beta 4.

Have a look at these studies:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20013654

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19405116

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17947589

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15037013

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14657002

What would be a good dosage for colostrum? Is the recommended dosage on the packaging sufficient?

cee-low wrote:What would be a good dosage for colostrum? Is the recommended dosage on the packaging sufficient?

If this will work, would suggest using it as a topical mixed with coconut oil. This is what Daniel Vitalis has suggested when people are using it for resolving keloids and other skin problems. So it's possible that it can re-differentiate the skin.

Let's hope. Taking it internally will certainly increase the IGF-1 super family, along with thymosin Beta 4 and growth factors. Would place more emphasis on topical for any hope of increasing adipose tissue on the scalp.

I have used Bovine colostrum for periods spanning nearly 15-years so I can say that internally will not sprout hair, however it will help with IGF-1, and when that is low can certainly affect hair loss.

CS have you noticed any real positive benefits to taking the Colostrum in that time such as skin looking tighter/brighter/better or increased wound healing etc.? Also, would you recommend taking it in cycles on then off for awhile?

CS do you advise topical colustrum diluted in water? Apply and leave overnight then wash in the morning?

Would colostrum mixed in Aloe Vera, sprayed onto the scalp be effective for my hair?

Do you think by any chance that Organic Virgin coconut oil massaged into the scalp who help with regrowing hair over time? Any studies or testimonials?

I would not expect much for hair as far as internal use, with exception to those who need a boost in IGF-1, which can make the difference in an overall regimen. Ecklonia cava already does this however.

I have heard anecdotally that Colostrum will help with wound healing and improve skin.

Taking colostrum internally could potentially have negative effects, although this is probably caused by detoxification, or possibly by too much IGF-1

It might be worth experimenting only with coconut oil mixed topically. That way the Thymosin Beta 4, and the platelet derived growth factor can get right into where it needs to go.

This is purely speculation and I have not heard of any stories on hair loss with this.

CausticSymmetry wrote:The best brand that exists is this one.

http://www.surthrival.com/colostrum.html

Why? Colostrum may works but why this supplement would be better than another?

And what about coconut oil?

I'm glad that some talk of colostrum has come about since I was and still am on the fence about it.

I was looking at the brand that CS linked but every time i did a search about it's benefits i would always get results saying it's bogus because all the key components get broken down by the body before being absorbed.

Would taking it via the capsule format be more effective CS or will the powder be fine for absorption?

I think I will try the boob cream with some colostrum mixed in. I will order both once my next paycheck rolls in so it might be a few days. We'll see if this works.

Directo wrote:

CausticSymmetry wrote:The best brand that exists is this one.

http://www.surthrival.com/colostrum.html

Why? Colostrum may works but why this supplement would be better than another?

This is the only colostrum that has been verified by a third party to be colostrum and not transitional milk.
The colostrum product I have linked before in the past is also good, but to be absolutely certain, I linked
the one above to be sure we're getting everything.

I would be surprised if this experiment works, so if anyone decides to try it, buy a small quantity only.

Does anyone had tried the above combination?
What about liquid colostrum and coconut oil?
like this one...
http://autismsupplementscenter.com/supplements/supplements-o-p/prime-colostrum-%E2%80%93-liquid-concentrate/

cee-low wrote:On the HLT forum they are going to try a breast cream to help increase scalp fat. CS do you have any input on this topic, I would be willing to give this a shot since I am on the precipice of regrowing my hair but just need a little boost to get things started.

link to thread please?

scalp fat are you insane? Why not just use thymosin directly?