6 Supplements That CAUSE Hair Loss (Avoid These)

[@dondiesel929]

1) creatine 2) selenium 3) biotin 4) vitamin A 5) vitamin E 6) vitamin D You’re welcome.

[@drwestinchilds]

Yes, but make sure to emphasize the excess component to that list! Many of those nutrients at the right doses are helpful for hair growth.

[@jsimonlarochelle]

The list is misleading. Creatine itself does not cause hair loss for exemple. Watch the video instead.

[@ceilconstante640]

Nice to have a sneak peak. But still watch the video. Thank you!

[@jamie5mauser]

Creatine does not cause hair loss 🙄 just say excess exercise. Not everyone who supplements with creatine exercises excessively

[@ceilconstante640]

@@jamie5mauser I'm interested in what you have to say but not fully understanding. Do you mean if you exercise excessively you won't lose hair?

[@pammiwahi552]

I started having juice from Indian gooseberry by mixing it with aloe vera juice twice a day. Regularly trimming the hair also helps. Take care of your lifestyle. Use liittlleextra cocoonnnion shampoo & natural hair oil as both are good for hair fall control. If you will do this everyday, you will see results in just a few weeks.

[@Nitinpal68925]

Upon applying cocoonniion hair shampoo over more than a week, it started show superior effects in comparison to other shampoo. Currently, I’m experiencing zero hair loss issues and its smell seems very pleasant and hair is developing slowly yet it’s at least working.

[@lyrakeltica]

Im going crazy. Im a 62 year old woman and am going bald. Ive had cancer, my thyroid is fine, I've had 2 strokes and a heart attack. I have no support orher than Facebook friends. I tried Rogaine, but it gave me sores on my scalp. My doctor told me to start taking Black Cohash. Im going to try what you are suggesting too. Thank you doctor. Ppl just can't understand what it's like to be a woman going bald. 😢

[@marycarleton6091]

I’m in the same situation. I’m 64 and had radiation for cancer 4 years ago and am loosing tons of hair. So stressful. Don’t know where to turn. Nothing seems to help. And doctors couldn’t care less. They send you to a dermatologist and recommend rogaine. 😢

[@YSapphireGroup]

Don't want to add something not approved by your Dr. but Dr. Childs also recommends silica or silicone, watch his vid on this - be well!

[@juliekrol]

I wouldn’t take rogaine, I’ve heard it can cause more damage when you stop. Rice bran oil massages can help, collagen supplements help, b12 is helpful. But you should get your vitamin levels tested to see where you are deficient. Multi vitamins don’t have enough of anything if you are deficient. Eat low inflammation and low histamine foods as well ❤️

[@lyrakeltica]

@@juliekrol thank you for your advice

[@janetclark5668]

I hope you've found the answer. I just want to mention that after a couple days taking Black Cohash I got a definite headache. I know it doesn't do that to everyone though.

[@clairvoyant3109]

I bought a hair topper and stopped stressing about my hair loss. I continue to have a healthy diet so maybe hair will grow back with the relieved stress. Best money I ever spent!

[@pheresy1367]

I have a couple of "sky pieces"... or hats... I now look like an interesting weirdo while hiding my "bald spot"... No "stress" for me either.

[@debraschepers9381]

Longer it's not coming in the harder it is. Try something

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

@@clairvoyant3109 whee did you buy your topper?

[@lydiamcpherson7925]

@@clairvoyant3109 where did you purchase a decent one?

[@joannew6697]

Where? Brand? I think I’m ready but need silver/grey🙄

[@Rebecca640]

In my teens my hair was curly and normal. When I was 20, it began to get thinner and thinner and my curls disappeared, I really recognized it only at 25, I was looking for the reason for 13 years, bought every shampoo and went to the doctor, but no difference, nothing could be found. After covid I got really bad hairloss and my thin hair got even thinner. Then I researched for several remedies which could help. Then I found out that ferritin level needs to be over 70 to have normal hair. And I heared about iodine deficiency. Nobody talked about these in all the 13 years, no doctor. Im taking iron, Vitamin D and iodine now for over a year and my hair is as full as in my teens again. Its only my roots so far but it grows longer and longer. My hair is hip lenght, so it takes years to get full to the ends, but I am happy to finally found the reason for my thin hair

[@dr.m6152]

How much iodine and vitamin d are you taking?

[@GigglingAliensUnderM]

Exact same situation here: I used to have such thick hair in my teens and for about 4 years it’s been thinning so badly. I’m going to try these 3 vitamins!

[@worldoflove627]

What supplement are you using for less of Iron?

[@Rebecca640]

@@worldoflove627 iron capsules 50mg. I started with 100mg 2x a day, then 100mg 1x a day, now 50mg 1x a day

[@2shadowcats2]

​@@GigglingAliensUnderMDo NOT supplement yourself with iron without talking to your doctor first!! If you are not suffering iron deficiency, then too much iron can build up leading to toxic levels! This can be very dangerous! A simple blood test can tell you if your Ferritin level is normal. Women with heavy menstrual bleeding could require iron supplements because blood loss can cause reduced levels of Ferritin and hemoglobin. Just get your doctor to monitor the level before adding iron supplements.

[@donnajean9805]

I'm 67 & have always had thick, fast growing hair but I did go prematurely grey at age 24. I started IF keto diet about 6 months ago , lost 30 lbs in 4 months. I got sloppy with the IF, maintained a low carb diet. I recently ( 4-6 wks ago ) started losing hair. Lots of it. Ive been taking supplements for several years & haven't eaten fast or junk foods in over a decade. My sleep is awful now & i feel very stressed. As a RN for 46 yrs I admit to avoid seeing doctors. Guess I better go & get some labs done. Thank you for this video.

[@HumanSagaVault]

i would embrace having gray hairs over hair loss anytime of the day, best of luck to you

[@yfa6244]

Nursing is stress filled take a break if you can your hair will grow back its stress i betcha!

[@2shadowcats2]

I am also a nurse as well. I work 12hr shifts overnight 4 nights each week, with about 15hrs in travel time. Due to my fibromyalgia, I generally sleep most of the hours I don't have to work because of the exhaustion. So Intermittent Fasting is really a normal eating pattern for me. Sometimes I sleep for 20-25hrs solid on my days off! I recently went low-carb and then full keto diet. I have lost 36lbs in about 3mths, which is helping tremendously with my joint pain. I also have Hashimoto's Hypothyroidism, and have suffered hair thinning over the past 6yrs. Balancing nutrients and supplements is always challenging!! I wonder if part of your problem is staying on keto for over 6 mths. Keto isn't necessarily the best diet for long-term, as it is very restrictive. Perhaps you should cycle from keto to low-carb for a month or so?? While this might move you out of ketosis, you still should maintain slow weight loss if you are paying attention to calories. This might help reset your body and help with proper sleep, which is incredibly important!! I would suspect that your cortisol levels could be elevated due to the amount of stress your body is under. Nursing is incredibly stressful, and IF keto the same... It just might be too much for extended period of time. You could also try adding a melatonin supplement before bed. I have one 10mg gummy, and I find that I have way more restful sleep. Congrats on your weight loss, but don't push your body too hard with super restrictive dieting!! Too much cortisol can really slow down your progress...

[@freidafree810]

I'm just an old woman...I mentioned somewhere on this thread that my hair began coming back after taking collagen. I also have strange sleep stuff. I just bought whole cloves to make tea. One cup, right before bed...supposed to make you sleep like a baby. We shall see. Nuke cup of water...add about 5 or so cloves and steep for 20 minutes. Doctors throw pills at us all the time...wouldn't it be great if something so natural actually worked? take care

[@Chef_Alpo]

If that happened after only 6 months with keto and IF, then it probably isn't good for your unique system. I'm pretty dubious of KETO and all of the macronutrient deprivation diets in general, much like veganism you can always find people that really thrive on it and push it like it's the way for all, but it certainly doesn't sit well with everyone. I did a low carb (under 30 grams daily) high fat high protein clean diet, basically carnivore but with some greens for 4 years and it broke my body down.

[@Hassan.Mithun]

My hair was very thin and my skull can be seen. My eyebrow also was falling - my mother used to say I lack eyebrows. I started to take once 5 days in a week creatine, vitamin D, multi-vitamin, and collagen for my health. Concurrently, I shampoo twice a week including anti-dandruff and oil 4 times a week. I also use microneedles on my head. My hair and nail are growing like a weed and plant in 4 months. Even my eyebrow where there was none, saw some growth.

[@muse3241]

@Hassan.Mithun how much creatine are you taking? Do you do weight lifting or avoid it like the video suggests? What kind of micro needles are you using on your head? Thanks

[@censorshipleadstothenwo1237]

​@@muse3241I secondeth

[@Ana-rb7ws]

Try castor oil for eyebrows, is known to thicken them.

[@snowyowl6892]

Castor Oil is magic for hair growth. Rub it in at night and wash out in the morning.

[@jaisonphilip7179]

Hi Whats the dosage of vit D,ceratine and collagen u took ? Thanks

[@Atheria444]

I've suffered from hair loss for decades, and now at 56, has been really bad. Interestingly, just recently I got sick and tired of taking so many vitamins/minerals and cut my high dosage in half. I thought I was imagining it, but I think I've been shedding less hair and my hair seems to be growing faster. Maybe I'm NOT imaging it! (I also use rosemary oil on my scalp at night since 4/2022.)

[@bassamal-kaaki3253]

Rosemary is a DHT blocker and this is probably what is making your hair shed less.

[@Atheria444]

@@bassamal-kaaki3253 Yeppers. That's why I use it. I have too much androstenedione and DHEA in my body.

[@ceilconstante640]

A woman's hair is her crowing glory. It was emotionally devastating when I was losing hair. I didn't learn till a few years later it was caused by undiagnosed Hashimoto and hormone imbalance. I also learned that many supplements aren't bioavailable and use poor quality ingredients. I hope you're using a good trusted brand! I used to love Terry's Naturals adrneal relief. But now the capsules contain Maltodextrin!

[@Atheria444]

@@ceilconstante640 I've taken cheap vitamins from Trader Joe's for years...probably NOT what I should be doing. I have too much male hormones and my thyroid numbers are odd...great TSH, with lowest "okay" amount of T4, and low T3.

[@ceilconstante640]

@@Atheria444 it's maddening! No one understands unless they've experienced it. I don't do medical doctors anymore because they don't listen. Often don't give the right tests and don't know food that are good or to avoid. It's worth paying out of pocket for a good alternative doctor and learning from Dr. Childs. I also follow Dr. Eric Berg.

[@ven1483]

One of the best videos ever made on this topic. Insightful analysis of the latest findings from a wide range of disciplines. Unbiased information, free from influence by a personal agenda. No apparent conflict of interest or product endorsements. A rare thing these days on KZbin.

[@maddworld3317]

I've read posts where people share that upping Vit D from low levels started hair growth back... so finding your levels is probably important

[@siry5164]

I’m taking 5k daily of vitamin D 3 for many years now and I’m elder and continue to lose hair no matter what I put on it that’s recommended. Any suggestions Doc? 🙏🏼

[@straycats1256]

Hairloss will be the least of your concerns if you develop any of the other toxicity symptoms.

[@StayGold_MrsE]

Oh my gosh I've been experiencing massive hair loss all of the sudden over the last 4-5 months and I was eating tons of Brazil nuts every day with chopped-up apples. I usually have a giant handful of those and a giant handful of walnuts, raw and organic on both, but I had no idea that you can overdo it with sillenium on Brazil nuts! I knew that they had selenium in them so I was giving them to my husband too and heard he only needs to eat 2 or 3 a day and i thought this is great because we love them, and he was starting to lose hair also, which is very unusual because he has a lot of hair with no loss issues! I've experienced hair loss for the last 10 years on and off and I'm 54 now so I was thinking it's hormonal and I'm high in androgens, but this whole thing with the Brazil nuts has completely thrown me for a loop!

[@StayGold_MrsE]

@@darkredrose7683 I swear I wanted to grab my bag of Brazil nuts and punt them out the freaking front door. I was so pissed when I realized this.... I didn't even eat the three yesterday because I was so put off! Lol

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

Did you have covid ?

[@StayGold_MrsE]

@@Baldrick_dogsbody no

[@Baldrick_dogsbody]

@@StayGold_MrsE Well, iam experiencing the same stuff, only after i got covid. Before that i had beautiful thick bunch of hair. Sad

[@StayGold_MrsE]

@@Baldrick_dogsbody yeah I've heard that about covid... totally sad. I've seen tons of videos of people going through it. I was TERRIFIED that if I got it that would happen to me because I've lost hair big time over severe stress, so I figured covid would do it too.

[@cristinalivi-harris3267]

I've been told by one doctor that my hair loss is due to menopause and by another doctor that menopause doesn't trigger hair loss... I don't know who to trust...

[@tonyawhitten5199]

I can tell you 100% that menopause causes hair loss on top. (especially if it runs in your family) It happened to me. When those hormones flat line it will slowly thin out. I use 5% minoxidil. It takes time, but you will see little hairs start to pop up and then grow out like the other hair. Mine actually started coming in wavy and a little course, but it is hair and it has filled in those sparse areas. There are other hair growth products, but I know this one works. I cannot believe you actually had a doctor tell you that menopause did not cause hair loss! What a dummy!

[@irenemowers9897]

Get rid of the Dr. That said menopause does not cause hair loss!

[@tegayle7961]

The FDA put out a safety alert in Nov. 2017 cautioning physicians and their patients to stop taking Biotin 24-48 hours prior to doing lab blood testing as the Biotin would give false readings particularly in reference to thyroid testing. I’ve read that as little as 100 mcg could effect lab results but definitely the 5 and 10 mg supplements that many people are taking for hair loss will skew the numbers. I recently experienced this myself as I started 10 mg of Biotin one week prior to lab testing. My physician was so alarmed at the results that she immediately took me off my thyroid medication as it could be life threatening. Of course the lab results were false but it was a rabbit trail we should not have had to go down. You can take Biotin but just clear your system first prior to labs.

[@felicidadplena1111]

Did you started to feel bad after reducing thyroid medication due to biotin alteration of lab results? Or how did you discover that?

[@tegayle7961]

@@felicidadplena1111 No side effects at all. I had my routine lab tests done and my TSH was very high as well as my Vitamin D. I did not have any symptoms of heart palpitations, anxiety etc that would come along with being over medicated. So I went back in my daily journal to see what changes I may have made since my last labs were done and the only thing was the addition of the Biotin which was a large dose but typical of hair loss supplements. I started researching Biotin side effects and that’s when I came across the FDA warning among other resources. I shared it with my doctor and we decided to stop the Biotin for 4 days along with my thyroid med and then redo my labs. And as suspected, the labs came back normal for both the thyroid and Vitamin D levels so I was able to resume my thyroid med again. This was a hard lesson learned but I now avoid mega doses of Biotin and only consume the small amount in my B-Complex supplement which is 100 mcg. Hope this is helpful.

[@os6997]

Doctors never tell us, but we must also avoid hard trainings 4 days before lab testing, and reducing protein intake to normal level (1g/kg/day)... And of course no meal during the 12 hours prior to the lab...

[@AlbesiLent]

Actually it depends on the soil where the brazil nuts are grown. You cannot count on all Brazil nuts for nutrition.

[@Suzankamath]

Thank you Doctor for taking your time to explain the causes of hair loss and precautions. God bless and protect you.

[@patientzero291]

To prevent hair loss 1. Loss weight 2. Intermittent fasting 3. Eat healthy by taking less chemicals internal and externally from your environment. 4. Exercise will inhibit blood flow to your body through weight training or walking long distances. 5. Drink clean water by at least 2 liters daily, but if you are transplant patient drink 500 to 1 liter more. 6. Decrease stressful lifestyle or working environment if possible 7. Talk to your doctor about the nutrient deficiencies and other hereditary problems. 8. Improve your sleeping environment

[@StopMediaFakery]

Exercise inhibits blood flow?

[@2017_K___Booth]

Fewer, not less. Lose weight, not loss. And exercise HELPS with blood flow. I appreciate your comment.

[@lo1001]

Dr. Childs, You have helped me tremendously. I have learned so much more from you than my own Endocrinologist from your videos than I have from my Endocrinologist. I've been dealing with Hashimotos forthe past 14 years. Thank you for this important info.

[@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245]

endos don't help Hashimoto's you need a functional medicine doctor but you have to pay cash because insurance doesnt want you to get better they want you ot be a customer for life.

[@cleocatra9324]

Did you watch Dr Bergs videos on how to treat Hashimotos? Selenium and iodine in correct amounts is a good start.

[@speaktruth9313]

@@cleocatra9324do I have a thyroid problem if I have T3 that is below normal range?I am taking selenium and zinc to fix it.. What dose of iodine would help me?…thanks

[@scoobysnax8127]

I was told by 2 doctors, in realation to hair loss, not to take Biotin and that it can cause false results in certain medical tests (heart related, if I remember correctly)

[@terriesmith2720]

Hormone tests as well! It gave my thyroid test good results even when it wasn’t for a couple of years. I found out on my own. No doctor has ever told me that and I have had hypothyroidism for 20 years now.

[@The1valentino]

True

[@TakeTheRide]

You need to turn the volume up on your videos. We can always turn our phone volume down but we can't turn it up. Thanks for all the great info.

[@debrabradish3027]

I’m a 71 yr old semi- retired home care nurse on a search for reasons for my hair loss. I am slightly hypothyroid, was taking 10,000 IU Biotin for about 1yr. I’ve stopped taking it for 1 + months. I’m using 5000IU 5d/wk & my A1c runs in low 7 range. I had a rouenY gastric bypass in ‘95 & inject monthly B12. I have a stressful nursing job I love, I think.😉 Also have just survived a planetary viral incident. 😮 Oh, I’ve rescued nearly every stray cat in my neighborhood. This hasn’t gone entirely as planned. I have not been able to keep up w/my spay/neuter responsibilities. I’m one person who maybe has the crazy cat lady syndrome. All these, on their own, are enough to cause hair loss. Decreased my D3. Will wait on reintroducing biotin. Trying to decrease stress😂. God, scripture, prayer & friends are helping, majorly. Suggestions/encouragement welcomed.

[@lindanordwall8931]

First, I must say I do understand your stress. I also help and rescue every feral cat I see. Do check for any local programs that do low cost spay-neuter in your area. They are usually run by volunteers. From the vets to the check in gals

[@lindanordwall8931]

And can be very reasonable. Here they microchip, and give first rabies and distemper. Do a search for 'friends of feral cats or Paws' I hope this helps! I take ashwagandha for stress. It works wonders. Good Luck!!

[@lindapelle8738]

Well, congratulations on saving all those kitty cats, same here I know the feeling exhaustion. Some Rex Scud orgs and aspca willing to give vouchers for spay/ neutering. Thanks for all you do. 😊❤❤❤

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

avoid the poke

[@JCX-9]

Keep up your vitamin D3 though the units you take are very low. My D3 comes in 10,000 units per capsule and i take bunch of them. At your age you are not absorbing enough anyway. Have your blood tested for D3 i bet you are low.

[@EstherBalisalisaDalde-e4c]

Thank you Doctor Childs for sharing your information. God bless 🙏

[@tomngesh1951]

Glad I checked Dr Childs. I have been taking too much of selenium . Having issues with hair loss for about 2 years now

[@charlottesplayground1096]

androgenic alopecia is not specific its the most common when it comes to hairloss. every hair line receding or temples balding or hair loss around the crown is all androgenic alopecia

[@H.E.M.]

Creatine sped up my hairloss. Many people have said they lost on it as well. Don’t believe people that say “oh it doesn’t cause hairloss” there’s no research that says it doesn’t, and with the rugby player study that showed an increase in DHT (main culprit of hairloss) just proves it causes shedding.

[@1122redbird]

Oh ok. Random dude spewing bro science on the internet giving advice. Thanks but no thanks.

[@danielvelkovski3156]

@@1122redbird your comment is spewing more shit. Where’s your rebuttal? Creatine made my hair thin at temples and reversed when I stopped. Decade later my hair now slightly thinning at the same spot. Creatine made my hair accelerate that shit by a decade. My friends who still take creatine/supplements lost their hair mid 20s. For some people it deff accelerates it. Either you have good hair genetics, don’t lift heavy, or aren’t predisposed to hair loss. Doesn’t mean it’s a lie 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@Vali.C]

​@@1122redbird He s right.Creatine speed up may hair loss too...and other peoples

[@hobo1704]

​@@1122redbirdlive in denial champ.. muppet

[@duuude534]

I had tons of hair coming out in the shower while taking creating in my early 20s. I stopped taking it. Hair loss stopped.

[@ttfan3257]

Don Diesel 1 day ago 1) creatine 2) selenium 3) biotin 4) vitamin A 5) vitamin E 6) vitamin D

[@DebbieTDP]

Just add in too high doses, otherwise is misleading 😢

[@cleocatra9324]

My son is 17, his hair has thinned after having covid and having a slight case of anorexia/ calorie reduction. I believe both triggered too much DHT in his body. We’re working on it.

[@josephinemiller68]

Get his thyroid checked. Ask for thyroid antibodies My son was very skinny and had hypothyroidism. We totally re-worked his diet and he thrived. We got rid of gluten and sugar. He also had hair loss and hair thinning If he has high androgens then he will Likely have acne. The less he eats this lower his metabolism will be as well. Boys and men need more protein preferably grassfed beef because it has A lot of growth hormone. Be careful with plant-based diet because they are highly estrogenic. Plastic chemicals react like estrogen in your body tissue. Good luck to you!

[@cleocatra9324]

@@josephinemiller68 thank you so much.

[@cynthiamoseley4267]

Hair loss after Covid can be helped with red light therapy

[@kramer7026]

Did he get the shot?

[@cleocatra9324]

@@kramer7026 hi, no he didn’t he was only sick for 3 days but anorexia followed because his sense of smell changed.

[@deannstanglenny9431]

Thank you;good to know about Brazil nuts as I do love them in general.

[@LittleknownUnknown]

Hair loss is complex, and impies a lot of factors. I am quite dubious about the topic of this video. Vit d ? Creatine ? Makes no sense. Are people losing more hair during summer ? Cuz we all get more vit d

[@juttah.4839]

Study 1: "In summary, the current body of evidence does not indicate that creatine supplementation increases total testosterone, free testosterone, DHT or causes hair loss/baldness." Study 10: "In conclusion, this trial demonstrated that supplementation with tocotrienol capsules increases hair numbers in volunteers suffering from hair loss as compared to the placebo group." Study 11: "From our review of available literature, we can conclude that in healthy male subjects presenting with AGA and who are not suffering from any systemic illness leading to AGA, serum vitamin D levels are an important parameter for diagnosis and possible treatment. Based on this review, we suggest that using vitamin D3 analogues topically on human subjects could be a possible treatment for AGA." Study 7 is the ONLY one mentioning hair loss by Vitamin A INTOXICATION: "Diffuse hair shedding may also occur." The rest of the studies don't even say anything about hair loss, most don't even use the term "hair" in their studies. Doc, don't know who put this list together, so you could produce this video, but this is so bad, you lost a subscriber.

[@TNT-km2eg]

Thanks. Don't even have to watch video. My scepticism was well founded . Typical for youtube "experts" , selling Google college light wisdom .

[@ruthannwhite6799]

Thank you for providing real information. I will definitely check the dosage of these vitamins and supplements that I take daily.

[@andreaskaggs6132]

Hi. Thank you for making this video and providing such great information. Is one pill of 200mcg of Selenium every other day too much?

[@jeanclarke9106]

Thank You. This is very informative and useful. You have provided information that I need and have begun to use.

[@DennisNowland]

Creatine, definitely made my hair thin. I don't care what the research says.

[@sanane66543]

bro i 100% believe those bullshit research guys are paid by creatine companys im a data scientist myself and it has correlation with hair loss soooo many guys which use creatine get thinning hair its ridiculous how people can deny the correlation with it

[@joeycastrophoto]

How much were you taking?

[@brejkaz]

Yepp, same here.

[@BM8C7]

You don't know it creatine is the cause

[@sanane66543]

@@BM8C7 high correlation 7 men out of 10 from what i have seen when taking creatine see hair thinning or falling out right afther 3+ weeks of using creatine the hairloss ONLY stops within 4 to 5 weeks afther stopping creatine...... idk about you but to me that seems to be the problem

[@나의탈모이야기MyHairlos]

I ate a lot of sausage and snack for about 3 years, and I started to lose tons and tons and tons of hair. Now I am taking Finasteride 1mg, and using Minoxidil 5% everyday, and massaging my hair, exercising to sweat for blood circulation. Really hope that everyone overcomes hairloss......

[@samstewart4807]

hi, the real problem with getting blood tests these days is this- OUR gov paid drs- (that is any health plan in the usa) will refuse to authorize these tests AND you need a DR. order/ prescription to go to any where to have them draw blood and do the tests u want done.

[@ceilconstante640]

Thank you for explaining Less is More! I did megadose 40,000 IU's of D3 (till I felt better) and I t did put my autoimmune into remission. Very bad pain from undiagnosed Hashimoto did you away. I lived in costal Mexico 20 yrs ago. My hair grew faster and thicker. I don't buy into the sun being damaging, but I do believe high sugar intake + sun causes problems.

[@XOChristianaNicole]

And vegetable/seed oils have a negative reaction in the body, due to the sun.

[@ceilconstante640]

@@XOChristianaNicole vegetable seed oils aren't food! They're highly inflammatory.

[@rigomartinez7217]

Your hashimoto went away with vit d3?

[@Lilac-w2f]

Basically don't take supplements?

[@ricolasbest6861]

What about L-Lysine? Doesn't it work like Creatine? So if I have AGA, I should also avoid L-Lysine supplements?

[@dianalee4317]

I have thick hair. But after I take Vitamin D3 20000 IU weekly, magnesium 150mg daily, and Vitamin K2 45mcg daily for one month, I am suffering hair loss, I think my hair loss might be related to my large amount of Vitamin D3 taking. Although my hair is still thick, I am going to use small amount of Vitamin D3, such as 400 IU daily to see whether it will relieve my hair loss.

[@jko.79]

QUESTION.. can you take chlorella/spirulina while taking synthyroid medication??

[@martyk1156]

I always thought it was strange that they blame testosterone for hair loss but typically when men have the most testosterone [late teens early 20s] there is no hair loss.

[@mrmadisonlv]

Not regular testosterone, DHT (dihydrotestosterone). When test gets converted to DHT and you have a lot, you start losing hair.

[@fatboitino2]

It's because it converts to DHT via 5 Alpha reductase- which binds to androgen receptors in the scalp. It happens over a long period of time, so, the chronic exposure to DHT is what eventually leads to baldness. By the time people notice- they usually have lost near half of their hair density. Some are less sensitive than others, and some convert to DHT at different rates. I have friends that have been bald since 18/19 years old

[@hobo1704]

Because it takes time..🙄

[@j2174]

@martyk1156 - how do you not know this basic info re testosterone and DHT?

[@nasiraiman]

Taking Naproxen (Aleve) for months made half my fair fall out. I stopped taking it and now I don’t have clumps falling out everyday. Wish I’d known that was the cause earlier. Now I just need to know how to grow it out

[@davidjones8043]

Argan Oil and castor oil

[@ibberman]

So I have used Creatine off and on for 30 years, and every time I use it I have hair loss. I have come back again and again because of the positives associated with it, but unfortunately it is not for me.

[@hotrodmom86]

I haven't found anything that works whether it's biotin, collagen, Viviscal, vitamin D3, different hair skin and nail vitamins etc. Nothing. I just started Weem. We'll see what happens. Not holding my breath. 😢

[@snowyowl6892]

My hair fell out for decades until I discovered that it was a daily VIT E. was the cause. My hair stopped falling out 4 days after I stopped the Vit E. Four days !!

[@fariyanaaz6276]

I dint understood vit e tablets can cause hair loss ??

[@snowyowl6892]

@@fariyanaaz6276 I did not know either. But realise I took it daily for decades … Must repeat tho … when I stopped taking it - my hair stopped falling out within four days. !!

[@Bujji0423]

I 100% agree with you..I was taking vit E for leg cramps and worked great for leg cramps but started losing lot of hair, I kid you not my hair fall stopped in 2 days after I stopped vit E.

[@snowyowl6892]

@@Bujji0423 GREAT .. we are partners in crime 🤗

[@robertolandi1366]

Also Bcaa and arginina cause loss hair?

[@lavellnutrition]

What about horsetail and silica?

[@LeeLee-tl4vu]

I watch KZbin videos by Dr. Anil Rajani. He has videos about how silica from horsetail is good, but silica from bamboo is a much better source 😊 I started taking Now Bamboo Silica because Dr. Rajani says silica from bamboo is potent and good for healthy hair, nails, and especially skin. Bamboo silica is a great anti aging vitamin. You might enjoy his videos 💕😊He’s great with beauty advice. It’s too soon for me to tell how the Now Bamboo Silica vitamins are working yet. I read today they work well when taken at the same time of day as collagen and vitamin C. 😊

[@illegallygorguz]

@@LeeLee-tl4vuupdate?

[@ericliume]

Creatine can raise DHT level significantly (doi: 10.1097/JSM.0b013e3181b8b52f.). If someone has the tendency of losing hair genetically. Consuming creatine will accelerate the process due to the increase of DHT levels. Results: After 7 days of creatine loading, or a further 14 days of creatine maintenance dose, serum T levels did not change. However, levels of DHT increased by 56% after 7 days of creatine loading and remained 40% above baseline after 14 days maintenance (P < 0.001). The ratio of DHT:T also increased by 36% after 7 days creatine supplementation and remained elevated by 22% after the maintenance dose (P < 0.01).

[@Milagroscrs]

You just answered my question I should be using the other! Thank you Dr Child’s!

[@markn4526]

Informative video. It's been said that too much of a good thing can be bad. Just wondering...how much biotin is too much and what is the recommended daily amount?

[@JCX-9]

Just look at the instructions on the vitamin bottle and don’t go overboard.

[@claudiacarley4050]

I take Collagen powder in my Coffee and it does work very well for my Hair...also Coconut oil and olive oil is high on my diet! Very informative! Thank you!

[@claudiacarley4050]

I also eat an Egg every day...for Energy and do know it's high on vitamin E...is it over doing?

[@alsimanche]

What collagen powder do you take??, Is it gelatine?

[@Peace2all4vr]

Yes, what brand of collagen do you take? I have used several brands and saw no noticeable difference in hair thickness. Thanks!

[@aaroncourchene4384]

​@@alsimanche2 weeks later and still no response 🤔?!?

[@ArticulateArena]

Collagen build up in the scalp actually causes hair loss.

[@betzib8021]

What are weight loss resistant exercises. I have never heard of weight loss resistance.

[@dawnwhittle2004]

Just to let some of you know, my daughter had a bold patch on her head ,i bought nettle shampoo, and after continually using it for a few months, no more bold patch,hope this helps x

[@bakkwa8705]

What brand of nettle shampoo did you buy ?

[@dawnwhittle2004]

​@@bakkwa8705 hi its online, it is INA essentials, they have loads of different shampoos etc, Hope this helps 😊

[@MISSYMINX261]

@dawnwhittle20 can you please share the brand of shampoo

[@dawnwhittle2004]

​@@MISSYMINX261it's made by ...Ina essentials, it's online, they have loads of natural shampoos etc but we used the nettle shampoo😊

[@LanaClarkLC]

Biotin isnt good for those with acne prone skin too

[@Sirie7206]

Dr. Childs, you had made a video about when to take Vitamin D after taking medication but I can’t find it. Can you remind me how long I should wait?

[@judigullett9060]

What would be a correct amount of Biotin per day? What do you think about Biotin, Collagen and keratin supplement ? Thank you!

[@pithyparty6145]

I'm weaning off of Prilosec because I've developed osteoporosis. It also blocks the absorption of vitamins and minerals. I have had lots of shedding since being on it but still have fairly thick locks. I'm 70 and had no idea how awful these acid blockers are!! My GI doc says I need to be in them for life but I'm bailing on that plan and will go a more natural way. Thank you for this information!

[@JasonRamal]

All pharmaceuticals deplete you of minerals and or vitamins in some way or fashion. Happy you found this out. Health and healing can so tricky to get right. Good luck!🍀

[@craigbunch8442]

Not safe to be on Prilosec or any of the others long term anything over six months puts you at risk read up on this

[@QuantumOfSolace1]

Not too much talk on blood thinners and hair loss - I am on Xarelto and I swear since starting it - my hair is thinning out- badly. Anyone else??

[@BuffaloPlaidSoldier]

There is HIGHLY conflicting reports on Creatine. One single report is not doing the due diligence on this matter and there are definitely better options, like things that raise BDNF. Creatine is by no means proven to cause hair loss.

[@mippim8765]

....what about Whey protien? ......you should do a video on it.

[@AUSIE04]

Would you say 200mcg per day of selenium is too much for grown man?

[@EnyahForeternity]

Can i put selenium on my scalp for hair growth

[@christinefarneman4433]

What about benfotiamine? I read that it caused a lot of hair loss so I'mt not sure I want to try it 😬

[@ratedargforpirates8350]

Selenium is strange. Im trying selenium as selenocysteine to see if it has some effects on my hair growth. But one capsule is 200 microg. Is it wise to take it then?

[@HarukoMelton]

I had Covid each year on my Bday for 2years.2X I had N notice losing my hair I been taking vitamin C/D for it.Still losing hair.What else can I do?Im 67 and had real thick hair.Not anymore

[@bettyvorley1130]

I am taking 80 mg of Vit A twice a day to help with nerve damage. Would that be too much as far as hair loss goes?

[@JCX-9]

That’s a lot of vitamin A. Geesh! The body stores the A and this might cause a serious issue. Better check that because once you store too much it’s very hard to undue.

[@Aksamsons]

Basically have a great balanced diet of natural foods and lay off synthetic vitiman and pharmaceuticals. Get a good natural nutritionist with solid experience in their field.

[@walter1824]

Why does Ketoconazole shampoo cause thinning and hair loss in so many people ? There were theories that it lowered Vitamin D levels + that they were already defficient

[@Austinomical]

It doesn’t

[@memeishere1]

i read that it reducess hairloss by reducing THC on the scalp? what the....? now i am wondering

[@HufflepuffDaddy]

@@memeishere1 haha, it reduces DHT on your scalp, not THC

[@GH0ST369]

Sometimes synthetic B vitamins can deplete you of the natural B vitamins I never supliment vit a or e because I eat liver and only supplement Selenium once per week unless I have Brazil nuts. Being from Canada I only supplement vit d in the winter months, and reduce my intake in the spring.

[@denisf.1744]

Great Video With Pertient Information which Can Be Helprul To Many People

[@marchuriarte8984]

Since I moved to Europe, I’ve been experiencing a lot of hair loss. I’ve tried various shampoos and oils, but nothing seems to help. I have thick hair that’s constantly growing, but my problem is the excessive hair loss. Our bathroom is always full of my fallen hair, and this has been going on for almost six years now. I’m currently looking for a good and effective hair supplement that might help with my hair loss. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@carolined5923]

Fat soluble vitamins if taking huge amounts can cause toxicity , water soluble vitamins get flushed out if too much taken. There are 4 parts of vit E that are required for optimum nutrition.RDA's are a wobbly level to focus on 😅. Get tested for deficiencies and know what you are working with.

[@Auriasis]

I eat one brazil nut per day for my selenium. My eyelashes and eyebrows are growing in. I have to start shaving my legs again at 74. I take just a few other supplements, reduced carbs, started eating lots of vegies and lost weight, so could not understand why my hair was thinning when all indications were that I was getting healthier. I looked up how much selenium was in a brazil nut and I think it may be the culprit! 68 - 98 mcg's is over the 55 recommended. Thanks Doc

[@user-vz3fh6oj7d]

I know I have been taking creatine because I lift weights, and my hair has started to fall out like crazy.

[@eleyderman]

Hi. When i googled, it says selenium limit per day is 400 mcg. Where did you get 55 mcg?

[@StormyDay]

Re: Vitamin E toxicity *unless you have a thyroid nodule or hashimoto’s disease.

[@MISSYMINX261]

What do you mean

[@mellomakes]

I had my levels checked a couple of weeks ago and my selenium levels were high. I don’t eat Brazil nuts. I have hair loss. What could be happening?

[@fruitofthespiritislovepeac4953]

What food is good for hair loss Please

[@valowen965]

Had a RAI, doing my child hood years. Was told I would be on thyroid meds rest of my life. And I took it for forty years and decided to wean off. I haven't taken it for awhile and have been through some side affects, cause of I heard. Synthetic medication is formulated with pig glands. I eat only fish salmon and sardines or tuna. If it means going back on medication, other animals can't be involved. I dislike eating all meats for years. What else can be done. For feeling good again. I like your presentations.

[@valowen965]

I always eat good food, know fast food at all cook my food fresh daily, want to feel better in my early 60s. It has to be with out medication. Would like to know is there a way individual can do their own testing. Green herbs has been given to us for medicine. In book bible Leviticus 23chp. Is it how it is been use?

[@valowen965]

Like to be consider a out how I am taking care of my self. Hoping others do the same. Is there any food that I can be missing? That I can be consuming. Reaching out like to feel better.

[@jajajajaja357]

@@valowen965 Are you on a TOTAL GRAIN-FREE DIET?? That means ditching ALL GRAINS (including rice and corn and every other so-called gluten free grains) This is the only thing that helped me. ALL thyroid patients are intolerant to GRAINS. They do not tell us ....because they know that we will go crazy.....but science actually tells us to ditch all grains. I even heard Dr. Childs here say it in a video. THIS turned my health around.

[@lesajackson3880]

I was on 250 mcg of Synthroid which is synthetic meds. I now am on ARMOUR thyroid meds that are pig or sheep or cow hormones which is not synthetic made and is more natural it is 240mcg of ARMOUR. I have no thyroid because nodules were big. I had a Dr who needed money I later found out. It really should have been cancer is why you should remove all of THYROID!!!????

[@betzib8021]

Synthetic thyroid is cooked in a lab. No pig glands involved. Natural thyroid is sourced from pig glands.

[@kava3957]

I’m confused. Most supplements sell vitamin A at 10,000 ius. If this is such a toxic amount why are most companies selling them at this dose?

[@jobenren]

This was very helpful!

[@missmaria165]

I've started making homemade bone broth from beef, chicken or turkey. My hair loss has significantly improved and my nails are even stronger. Minoxidil 5% is also helping.

[@MikeBriggs-ds8eb]

does topical selenium sulphide in some shampoos assist or hinder hair growth ?

[@LDiamondz]

Hi. This is used for certain scalp conditions, and it works well for that. It comes in 2% as a prescription, and 1% over the counter. If the scalp condition is causing your hair loss, it can definitely help. It can cause hairloss, if you use it way too much. Not recommended to use it every single day. If you only wash your hair once or twice a week, it should be fine. You can use regular shampoo, in between using this, if you wash more often.

[@Yuliana-wm9id]

What if you eat 2 Brazil nuts every other day? To ensure you are not overdoing it? Would that be a good approach?

[@monique1386]

I take one Berzillian nut every day and I skip the weekends ❤good luck hope this helps 😊

[@monique1386]

Also I have been on thyroid medication for 10 Years and I just got to lower my thyroid medication I think it's from the Brazilian nuts❤

[@stv4738]

Can hair loss due to high selenium intake reversible?

[@slickchick5811]

A lot of anecdotes, suppositions and maybes.

[@josechalho6003]

Hello Dr : I take Levothyroxine every morning like 75 mg ; and I’m menopause and I had so much hair now nearly lost 3/4 of my hair and I can see my scalp ; does any of this vitamines help or this can interfere with my médecin and if yes what time shall I take them and I have to take them separately ; please help thank you 🙏 Dr ❤

[@dawnwhittle2004]

Hi just thought I'd let you know about my daughter, she had a bold patch on her head, she started using nettle shampoo and guess what after a few months, all hair has grown back, hope this helps you ?

[@memeishere1]

hi 😁 i just saw your rlply about the nettles shampoo to the poster ...so now i am going to try it i have been having severe thinning i am in the same circumstances as the comenter , thanks for your response 😁

[@nangee2990]

I had a head of healthy hair until I started taking Levo. Now I use NP.

[@nothingfree3524]

Where's ALL the DOCUMENTS to SUPPORT what's SAID on this video ?

[@josephinemiller68]

What the heck is weight loss resistance?

[@carloscarion1748]

I use Palm oil(vitamin A, and Tocotrienol) in my diet and I also supplement with tocotrienol

[@raulmelo9535]

My androgenic alopecia dramatically increased within two months, consuming creatine .

[@lovenottheworld5723]

When I started taking biotin there were a lot less hairs on the comb.

[@deliagarcia6136]

Great information. Thank you so much 👍

[@notleann]

My hair started shedding a lot when I started taking vitamin supplements. When I stopped my hairloss reduced by about 85% about a week after.

[@speaktruth9313]

Really ?within a week!

[@Rebecca640]

Thats not possible, hairloss starts 3-6 months after the cause and stops 3-6 months after the cause is away

[@davidpark2509]

​​@@Rebecca640 not true

[@Rebecca640]

@@davidpark2509 it is true, this is scientific proven and all remedies tell this in their description, every doctor tells this. You can look it up After the anagen phase, the catagen phase occurs, also known as the transition phase. In this phase, the hair is separated from the hair root and gradually pushed towards the scalp. The catagen phase lasts about 2 weeks and affects about 1% of all hair on the head. During this phase, the supply of nutrients to the hair is gradually stopped. This is followed by the telogen phase, also known as the resting phase, when the hair is completely separated from the root and therefore from the nutrient supply. During this phase, it may take 3 to 4 months for the hair to fall out. Around 10-30% of hair is in this resting phase. After the hair falls out, the hair follicle that pushed the old hair up to the scalp begins again to produce cells for new hair growth. Hair never falls out directly or in a few weeks

[@reggin_6969]

Can zinc overdose cause excessive hairfall?

[@republiccooper]

I have been diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid condition (Graves). I take selenium: 200 mg twice per day. But I also suffer from androgenic alopecia. How do I balance selenium intake, antibody reduction and hair protection?

[@republiccooper]

PS: I suspect exercise promotes hair loss, not significantly from testosterone increase, but through taxing nutrition and many people who exercise don't adequately boost their general nutrition, and then the body deprives nutrients from elsewhere and the hair suffers. Just my theory.

[@carolinelaronda4523]

Fish oil made me sick off of the recommended amount with in a few days . It was horrible . My skin broke out too .

[@GH0ST369]

First not all fish oils are equivalent it is very hard to find sources that are clean of pollution. Storage of fish oil is important, you must refrigerate, and shake it well if in a bottle. Fish oil can go rancid so make sure you know exactly when it was harvested.

[@lukav3255]

​@Ghost M yes true, Do you know a good supplier of it?

[@cleocatra9324]

Try borage, flaxseed or rosehip instead

[@alisonf6478]

@@lukav3255 eating fish. Or going to a place like Whole Foods/researching the cleanest supplement.

[@krystingrant6292]

Same

[@DonaldGaron]

Vit D3 + high dairy consumption gave me urinary crystals (for 5 months now, it's much better but not yet). 10k IUs of D3 is a lot if you eat dairy.

[@furuyakeifu]

You needed Vit K2 (mk-7) and also magnesium (as well as other balanced minerals). They are needed to be able to put that calcium to use.

[@DonaldGaron]

i agree but even with k2 and mag you can absorb too much calcium because of unnaturally high amounts of vit d in digestive system@@furuyakeifu

[@cathyjennings5580]

What food source is best vitamin E s are health promoting ???

[@kathymayes4290]

Avocados.

[@sammyh333]

what 6 sups do i or should i avoid n what do i get ?please respond

[@margaretsmith9637]

What about retinA ? A. I get too much vi 7:07 t a from that?