Provillus Hair Loss Treatment

Here's a review of the ingriedients in Provillus

Active Ingredients in Provillus Solution

What is Minoxidil?

Minoxidil was first used in tablet form as a medicine to treat high blood pressure, but it was noticed that some patients being treated with Minoxidil experienced excessive hair growth (hypertrichosis) as a side-effect. Further research showed that by applying Minoxidil in solution form directly to the scalp, it could prove to be beneficial to those experiencing topical hair loss.

Active Ingredients in Provillus Supplement

Vitamin B6 is one of the B-complex, water-soluble vitamins. Vitamin B6 was discovered in the 1930s during nutrition studies on rats. The vitamin was named pyridoxine to indicate its structural homology to pyridine.

Biotin, a constituent of Vitamin B complex, is a major component in the natural hair manufacturing process – essential for new hair growth as well as healthy skin and nails.

Magnesium, an important mineral is essential for chemical reactions in the body including energy metabolism, protein synthesis, neuromuscular transmission, bone structure and hair growth. [4] Deficiency symptoms have three categories:

Early symptoms include irritability, fatigue, insomnia, and muscle twitching. Other symptoms may include poor memory, apathy, confusion, and reduced ability to learn.
Moderate deficiency symptoms consist of rapid heartbeat and other cardiovascular changes.
Severe deficiency of magnesium could lead to tingling, numbness, sustained contraction of the muscles, and hallucinations and delirium.

Zinc is an essential mineral necessary for a healthy immune system and proper functioning of enzymes. It is needed for cell division

where it is required for protein and DNA synthesis, in insulin activity, in the metabolism of the ovaries and testes, and in liver function, and hence important for skin, nails and hair. Studies report that zinc causes increase on hair density and reverses hair loss. [5] [6] [7] As a component of many enzymes, zinc is involved in the metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and energy.

The first signs of zinc deficiency are impairment of taste, a poor immune response and skin problems. Other symptoms of zinc deficiency can include hair loss, diarrhea, fatigue, and delayed wound healing. It is thought that zinc supplementation can help skin conditions such as acne and eczema, prostate problems, anorexia nervosa, alcoholics and those suffering from trauma or post-surgery.

Saw Palmetto is a small, slow-growing palm native to southeastern United States. The fruits are a rich source of fatty acids and phytosterols, and have been used to promote urination, and promote prostate health. Clinical studies suggest that Saw palmetto to induce suppression of prostatic DHT levels by inhibiting enzyme 5-alpha reductase.

Nettle root is used to support prostate health and is often combined with other herbs, such as saw palmetto. Theoretically, the herb may have benefits in the treatment of hair loss due to its effect on the amount of free (active) testosterone circulating in the blood.

Pumpkin (Cucurbita Maxima): The oil extract from pumpkin seeds has long been used as hair supplement. The extract has shown activity against testosterone in prostate studies, theoretically this may mean that it would be helpful in reducing hair loss.

Eleuthero, formerly Siberian Ginseng, has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine since about 190 AD. Russian scientific studies suggest that Eleuthero may help the body cope with various types of stress.

Uva-Ursi extract (also known as bearberry) is a natural diuretic and has been extensively used by herbalish. It contains Arbutin, which is hydrolyzed in gastric fluid to hydroquinone.

Muria Puama, also called "potency wood," is a small tree native to the Brazilian Amazon and other parts of the Amazon rainforest. Brazillians have used it traditionally to reduce hair loss. It has been used around the world

Hair-healthy eating Good sources of important nutrients
Proteins	Cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines)
Calcium (Ca)	Milk and dairy products, green leafy vegetables
Selenium (Se)	Brazil nuts, mushrooms, cabbage, onions, wholegrains, garlic
Zinc (Zn)	Red meat, seafood (mussels, oysters), brewer's yeast, wholegrains, bran flakes, wheat-germ, eggs, cocoa
Fluorine (F)	Cold-water fish (salmon, tuna, mackerel, sardines), millet , black tea, water
Magnesium (Mg)	Vegetables, legumes, seeds (pumpkin, sunflower), crab-meat, milk
Biotin	Liver, egg yolk, soy products, oats, nuts, carrots, brewer's yeast, wheat-germ, Brussel sprouts

To track down the possible cause of hair problems, look at the table below:
Problem	External causes	Internal causes
Skin Allergy	Use of hair-colorant, etc.
Hair dull and lusterless	Nutritional deficiencies
Dandruff	Over-the-counter shampoos containing salicylic acid or coal-tar, room-environment too warm and dry	Skin-fungus that causes the scalp to overproduce greasy scales
Fragile hair	Hair-ribbons etc. too tight, straining hair-roots
Burnt hair	Use of hair-dryer too close to scalp
Dry and brittle hair		High anxiety-level
Split ends	A lack of unsaturated fatty acids may be at the root of this problem	Hair`s protective sheath may be damaged
Static electricity	Alcohol-containing hairsprays, dry air indoors in the winter
Thinning hair-strands	Recent faulty dieting, lack of protein, essential vitamins and minerals	Short club roots may restrict the proper growth and strengh of hair
Poor color quality	Not proper nutrition
Changes in texture		Estrogen-replacement therapy, birth-control pills, pregnancy, hormonal imbalance
Hair loss		Age over 30, bad diet, poor blood-circulation, stress
Losing hair-strands by the handful		High anxiety and stress
More shedding than usual -- even widespread thinning and bald patches		Side-effects of long term medication