Ginkgo
Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba) can be taken as an herbal supplement (120-240 mg/day in evenly divided doses) or applied topically (ginkgo extracts mixed with coconut oil) to help treat all types of hair loss.
Physiological Effects and Benefits of Lysine
- Antioxidant protection against oxidative damage and circulation improvement in hair follicles, both of which can help promote hair growth. 50
- Leaves and seeds contain the antioxidants beta carotene, procyanidin, and quercetin, as well as essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals such as amino acids, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, pantothenic acid, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc. 37
Precaution
Note: experts advise consulting with your health care provider if you use blood thinners such as warfarin before taking ginkgo, which also has anticoagulant effects. 37
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