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Article phytocea: Comment choisir son complément alimentaire pour cheveux?

How to choose your hair supplement?

Written by the Phytocea team Reviewed by Phytocea Scientific Advisory Board Editorial credit: Dr. Arnaud BERNARD
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Hair is one of our most beautiful natural attributes, offering us countless opportunities to express our personality and feel confident in our own skin. Unfortunately, our hair can be affected by a number of factors, such as hormonal changes, diet, stress levels, and our environment. Fortunately, there are methods for caring for our hair, such as shampoos, hair oils, conditioners, and topical treatments. However, to optimize hair health and give it remarkable shine and luster, dietary supplements are an essential element to consider. These supplements can be taken alongside topical treatments to provide protection and lasting results. To ensure that the chosen supplements are suitable for your needs and hair care routine, it is important to carefully read the labels and learn about the ingredients and recommended dosages.

Why take a hair supplement?

Many people complain of hair loss, thinning, limp, brittle, or lack of volume. Alopecia (hair loss) can be caused by multiple factors, and it's important to find the source of the problem in order to resolve it.

Several factors can be responsible for this condition, such as:

  • Fatigue and lack of rest: lack of sleep and overwork can lead to premature hair loss and similar effects on nails.

  • Unhealthy food or an insufficient quality diet: a diet low in vitamins and minerals can also prevent proper hair growth.

  • Excessive stress and mental strain: stress can have repercussions on health and can lead to premature hair loss.

  • Pollution: long-term exposure to chemicals and pollutants can also cause hair loss.

These factors can lead to hair loss and other problems and may be accompanied by other causes such as hormonal disorders or changes (like menopause).

To maintain healthy hair, there are many external treatments that keep it soft and shiny, but these are not enough to promote healthy growth and keratin synthesis. Cosmetic products can be very effective at restoring shine and softness to hair, but they are not sufficient to encourage hair growth.

Keratin is the main component of hair and nails. To facilitate its synthesis by the body, and thus promote hair growth, strength, and reduce hair loss, it is possible to use appropriate dietary supplements. These supplements can be very useful in providing the vitamins and minerals necessary for healthy hair and nails. They can also help promote keratin synthesis and contribute to the strength and growth of hair and nails.

What are the ingredients of a good hair supplement?

Vitamins and trace elements

B vitamins

Certain vitamins are essential for healthy hair and nails. This is particularly true of some B vitamins, especially vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid) and vitamin B8 (biotin). These vitamins are essential for skin and nail renewal; a deficiency can lead to weakened hair and alopecia (significant hair loss). These vitamins can be found in brewer's yeast, among other sources.

Vitamin B6, which plays a role in numerous biochemical reactions, participates in the metabolism of sulfur-containing amino acids. It is notably used with cystine to promote hair growth.

Trace elements

Zinc is an essential trace element for maintaining healthy nails and hair. In addition to being vital for numerous bodily functions, it plays a role in the incorporation of cysteine ​​(a sulfur-containing amino acid) into proteins. This property is critical for keratin synthesis.

Sulfur-containing amino acids

Cysteine ​​and cystine are two sulfur-containing amino acids essential for hair health.

Cysteine

Cysteine, while not considered an essential amino acid per se (it can be synthesized from other amino acids considered essential), is indispensable for the synthesis of proteins and keratin. It also participates in the synthesis of melanin. Melanin is the pigment that colors hair and skin.

Cystine

Cystine is a derivative of cysteine ​​and is particularly abundant in hair. It is used in combination with vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) to promote and accelerate hair growth. Furthermore, the combination of vitamin B6 and cystine is also used to facilitate corneal healing.

Other substances

Silicon

It is used in the synthesis of connective tissues that provide support and strength to the hair. It is found in plants such as horsetail.

Methylsulfonylmethane

It is a sulfur-containing substance abundant in animal and plant tissues. It participates in the production of collagen and keratin. It is a building block of hair and therefore contributes to hair growth and strength.

Phytocea's solution for hair health

To address the increasingly common problems with hair and nail quality, and more specifically with brittle hair and hair loss, Phytocea has formulated ReGlow. ReGlow is a food supplement designed to promote normal hair and nail growth. ReGlow incorporates the best essential ingredients for healthy hair and nails. It's a complete food supplement that will be the perfect complement to external care.

ReGlow can be found at the Phytocea store.

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FAQ

Les résultats peuvent varier selon chaque individu, mais en général, il faut environ 3 à 6 mois d'utilisation régulière pour observer des améliorations significatives dans la croissance et la santé des cheveux.

Il est conseillé de consulter un professionnel de santé avant de combiner des compléments alimentaires avec d'autres médicaments, car certaines interactions peuvent affecter leur efficacité ou provoquer des effets secondaires.

Oui, les compléments alimentaires pour cheveux peuvent convenir à tous les types de cheveux, mais il est important de choisir un produit qui cible vos préoccupations spécifiques, comme la chute de cheveux ou le manque de volume.

Bien que les compléments alimentaires soient généralement sûrs, certains individus peuvent éprouver des effets secondaires, comme des troubles digestifs. Il est donc important de suivre les doses recommandées et de consulter un professionnel si des effets indésirables apparaissent.

Pour une efficacité optimale, intégrez les compléments alimentaires dans votre routine quotidienne, en les prenant à la même heure chaque jour et en les associant à une alimentation équilibrée et à des soins capillaires adaptés.

Oui, certains compléments alimentaires spécifiquement formulés peuvent aider à renforcer les cheveux et à réduire la chute liée aux déséquilibres hormonaux, mais il est recommandé de consulter un professionnel pour un diagnostic et un traitement appropriés.

Outre les compléments alimentaires, une bonne hygiène capillaire, une alimentation riche en nutriments, une gestion du stress et une protection contre les agressions extérieures comme la pollution sont essentiels pour maintenir des cheveux en bonne santé.