A large percentage of our population, both men and women, experience more than normal hair loss. There are drugs available to minimize hair loss and encourage new hair growth, but not everyone is comfortable using these products. Natural hair regrowth formulas that rely on plant based materials are readily available for the reduction of hair loss and new hair growth. The most effective products will be those whose ingredients block the production of DHT on the scalp. So, what does regrowing hair have to do with DHT?

Men and women both tend to lose hair due to hormonal changes in the body. Alterations in the metabolism of the male hormone androgen is found to play a significant role in hair loss and hair growth in the human body. A naturally occurring enzyme in the body, known as 5 alpha reductase, combines with testosterone, another male hormone, to produce DHT, or Dihydrotestosterone. Androgen is adversely affected by DHT, which is the main reason for hair loss.

At the base of each hair in the scalp, is a hair follicle that is nourished by the body and the capillaries to grow healthy hair. The presence of DHT prevents proper nourishment to be delivered to the hair follicle. The longer the hair follicles remain undernourished, they are unable to continue the growing phase for the hair and the follicles reproduce more slowly. Over time the hair follicle may get smaller and smaller until the hair finally falls out and the follicle is unable to grow new hair.

Hair restore shampoos and treatments must do three things:

1. Include ingredients with natural DHT blockers

2. Unclog hair follicle pores

3. They deliver nutrients to the hair follicles to stimulate growth

For any product that intends to give your body a boost to regrow hair, all three actions need to be met by the product. An effective shampoo will have ingredients that will naturally block the production of DHT on the scalp, cleanse away the buildup that has blocked the pores and nourish the hair follicles with the proteins and amino acids they need to produce strong, healthy hair. Look for natural based formulas that do not contain surfactants, which are very strong sudsing ingredients that are used commercially for heavy duty cleaning. You want a formula that is gentle and mild enough for daily use and is non-toxic.

The FDA recognizes only two ingredients as proven DHT blockers that also stimulate new hair regrowth, and they are minoxidil and finasteride. While many people who use products with these ingredients see successful results, there are natural products that use plant based ingredients to produce similar results. The FDA is paid to do testing. The reason that manufacturers of these plant based and herbal shampoos and products do not pay the FDA to test the plant ingredients is that no one can own the patent on a plant. So why pay for the testing? Many plants used in natural hair regrowth products have been used by ancient cultures for hundreds and thousands of years before the FDA ever existed.

Some natural ingredients to look for in hair restore products are Saw Palmetto. Saw Palmetto is a plant whose mechanism works similarly to finasteride in that it is a natural 5 alpha reductase inhibitor and stops the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Essential oils of lavender and rosemary have been used in hair preparations since ancient times. Nettles and bay have a history of use for restoring dull lifeless hair and treating dandruff. Tea tree oil is a very popular remedy for a number of ailments and contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties needed for a healthy scalp.

Use common sense when reading the claims of the various natural hair regrowth products, shampoos and scalp treatments. There are a number of reputable manufacturers of these natural, plant based products who will provide independent study information to support the efficacy of the ingredients they use in their products. You may discover that your body responds more favorably with one product over another. Because of the relative low cost of many of these preparations, it is affordable to try several of them before settling on a particular product that you want to use regularly.

Ms. Granley learns and keeps abreast of various hair loss and hair regrowth products available on the market. Having a family history of hair loss, she and fellow sufferers have experienced significant results from hair regrowth shampoo products. Visit Best Hair Regrowth for an array of effective products to restore and grow beautiful hair.

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