Flax Lignans to Treat Hair Loss
I’ve been suffering from some side effects with propecia, so I am looking for other solutions. Are you familiar with lignans and this pilot study?
Flax lignans: a cure for hair loss?
What are your thoughts? Could I conceivably get the same side effects?
I’ve not heard of flax lignans, which appears to be an herbal remedy… and as with any herbal supplement, safety should be somewhat of a concern. The pilot study that is referenced was sponsored by the same company that sells the flax lignans in a capsule, so their motives are highly suspect. Even in this very limited press release, the suppliers do not have a clue on the best dosage or what the dose related response might be for treating hair loss.
To top it off, this is from nearly 3 years ago — if there was anything to it, I’m sure there would be more about it in the press or within the hair industry.
I had not heard of the pilot study which links SDG (the primary lignan in flax seed) and hair re-growth until just a few weeks ago. I can tell you unconditionally that there is most definitely a positve outcome in consistently incorporating 2-3 tablespoons of freshly ground flax seeds in one’s diet and hair restoration as I discovered this on my own in 2004. It’s rather exciting that I finally came across some concrete evidence that flax seeds have a marked effect on hair restoration as I’ve been trying for some time to determine if it was in fact the flax that greatly improved my hair thickness and regrowth, as I’ve been experimenting with other foods at that time.
Michael