It has been accepted that the main cause in 95% of Hair Loss cases is due to DHT. DHT or Dihydrotestosteron is a byproduct of Testosterone and the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase that attacks hair follicles and prevents growth of hair. The attacks made by DHT are mainly on the follicles that are located at the crown and temples. Once DHT forms and bonds to the hair follicle, the follicle will miniaturize and eventually, it will die.
Because our bodies need Testosterone to stay fit and healthy, one way to fight hair loss is by blocking the enzyme that transforms testosterone into DHT. After DHT has been eliminated from the scalp, hair follicles will then begin to grow naturally. With this being said, it is safe to say that the best strategy to stop alopecia is to block DHT.
Blocking DHT can be accomplished by keeping it from attaching to the receptors in the hair follicles, reducing its production and inhibiting the production of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase.
There are thousands of products on the Market today that helps block DHT. However, these commercial products made use of Natural DHT blockers. The following are some natural ingredients
that serve as efficient DHT inhibitors.
Saw Palmetto
This is probably the best known natural DHT blocker. Studies have shown that saw palmetto is an effective anti-androgen. It acts like Propecia. Saw Palmetto lowers levels of DHT in the body by blocking 5 alpha-reductase.
Emu Oil
Research has shown that emu oil contains a high level of linolenic acid which is an efficient anti-androgen. Linolenic acid is a potent 5 alpha-reductase inhibitor and may be useful in the treatment of disorders related to the hormone DHT. Now it is believed that emu oil may not only halt alopecia by blocking DHT, but it may actually promote hair regrowth.
Nettles
Stinging Nettle has been used for some centuries as a hair tonic to stimulate new hair growth and bring back natural hair color. Research indicates that nettle helps block the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. The 5-alpha-reductase when combined with testosterone produces DHT (dihydrotestosterone). We all know that DHT is the hormone responsible for androgenic alopecia hair loss.
Pumpkin Seed Oil
It has been demonstrated to inhibit DHT formation through the inhibitory effect on 5-alpha-reductase activity. Inhibition of DHT formation is also known to be beneficial for hair growth if you are experiencing age-related hair loss. Pumpkin seed oil breaks down DHT via the liver.
Pygeum
The active constituents of Pygeum extract include phytosterols that inhibit the production of DHT. Pygeum also has ingredients that reduce prolacting levels and block the accumulation of cholesterol in the prostate. Prolactin is believed to increase the uptake of testosterone by the prostate, and cholesterol increases binding sites for DHT. Pygeum basically reduces the levels of DHT in the blood and reduces the number of sites where the DHT can attach. This includes reducing the number of hair follicles where DHT would bind.
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