Question:
What supplements can you take before your hair loss

my surgery date is 03/1/02, and I want to start taking supplements before my hairloss starts    — KIM O. (posted on February 23, 2002)

February 23, 2002
Some people start their protein supps ahead & start Hair, Skin, Nails weeks ahead, too. Hair loss happens, but it's nice to have a new growth coming along behind it.
   — vitalady

February 23, 2002
Hi Kim... I am pre-op and have begun using Nioxin Products. You can find them at better salons, Walmart hair salons, etc. They come in a set of 3 products. There is a shampoo, conditioner and a scalp treatment. Follow directions. Does great things for your hair and puts it in excellent shape. Also look at the hair, skin and nails or simply a supplement of biotin (GNC) No guarantees of no hair loss on anything but even hairdressers attest it really slows or retards the loss. Good luck to you.
   — AJC750

February 23, 2002
Try Nature's Bounty "Vitamins for the Hair." I didn't try it until I'd lost a bit of hair, but it certainly stopped the loss in it's tracks. I think it's the biotin that does that.
   — Terissa R.

February 23, 2002
I'm taking biotin and zinc. My best buddy is a hairdresser and swears it's the best thing she knows of. I looked at GNC's Hair & Nails vitamins but they were HUGE horsepills - I didn't think I could handle them when I was newly post-op.
   — Pam S.

February 24, 2002
The 'Hair, Skin, and Nails' formula by Futurbiotics stopped my hair loss in it's tracks. I got it at my local health food store, it may be hard to find, but definately worth the look :)
   — DonnaCarol

February 24, 2002
i take GNC's NOURISHAIR, two tablets daily, use NIOXIN shampoo and conditioner, and am mostly attentive to taking all rxs and vitamins. I have experienced hair loss, but it has mostly stopped and seeming to be coming back. Good Luck.
   — michelle R.

February 24, 2002
Zinc and Biotin are recommended. I have a hard time believing that any topical, like shampoo can have an impact on the body's response to anesthesia, drastic calorie reduction and possible proetien deficiency, in my humble opinion. As an RN, I tend to go with a systemic remedy. I also recommend massaging your scalp well when shampooing and at bed time. That will stimulate circulation to the hair follicles and scalp. Good Luck.
   — DianeN

August 19, 2004
I take noni juice that has helped me. Its an herbal medicine that you can get at a health store. Best to get 100% noni juice. It also lowers colestrol, highblood pressure and etc. If you want to read more on it go to www.nonijuice4u2000.com Thanks, Loretta
   — Loretta D.