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Florisene is ideally combined with
Absalom which should greatly speed up the process of
hair growth. Also combines well with
BioCare Adult Multivitamins and Minerals.
Frequently Asked Questions
(please
read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)
Chronic Telogen Effluvium (CTE) - the most
common type of hair loss
The most common type of hair loss in women
is CTE (chronic telogen effluvium). CTE is hair loss which is evenly
distributed across the scalp, as opposed to hair loss just at the top
of the head. Often it is only the sufferer who notices that their hair
is shedding more than it used to. Women affected by this type of hair
loss are usually between the ages of 18-50, and they generally show
one of the following signs:
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An increase in the number of hairs lost
when shampooing, brushing or combing.
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Less hair to clip or tie back than before.
Tests often show that women with CTE suffer
from low iron stores in the body (1). The amount of iron stored by the
body can be simply measured by your doctor. He/she will take a small
blood sample from you and then have it analysed for its serum ferritin
level.
However, the more common measurement to
be taken from a blood test is the haemoglobin level but this simply
helps your doctor see if you are anaemic. Research has not established
a link between haemoglobin levels and hair loss as it has with hair
loss and serum ferritin values (1, 2).
In fact it is not unusual to find you have
a normal haemoglobin level with lowered storage iron (serum ferritin).
Low dietary iron intakes has been known
for some time to be a potential problem for millions of women, but it
is only now that it is becoming recognised as an important factor that
can contribute to increased hair shedding, and that this condition is
really quite common (3, 4, 5).
References
What causes low iron stores?
Low serum ferritin levels usually result
from the loss of blood during menstruation, which is just enough to
cause a gradual depletion of iron stores in the body. Additionally eating
a diet containing little or no red meat is likely to give rise to a
lower amount of available iron.
How Can I Be Sure That I Have CTE?
CTE is linked to low body iron stores.
Research has shown that if the iron deficiency
is corrected and the serum ferritin level is raised to a certain 'trigger
point' then hair growth will resume. In fact, what actually happens
is that the growing stage of the hair follicles is lengthened so, at
any one time there are more hairs in the growing stage.
This means that hair volume will start to
increase and any excessive shedding will reduce. However, this takes
several months because ferritin levels can only be raised slowly. Also
once the 'trigger point' is reached and hair growth starts, it takes
2-3 months for the shedding to reduce and another 3-6 months for the
new hair to reach a length that contributes outwardly to fuller hair.
Whilst iron is usually the key factor, other
nutrients also play an essential role. This was highlighted by research
which showed that a significant proportion of women who were given an
iron supplement failed to respond, even when given a high dose with
additional vitamin C (which is known to help iron absorption).
The problem was overcome when it was realised
that intake of the amino acid L-lysine was very low in many people's
diets, particularly those who eat little or no meat.
When L-lysine was added to the other nutrients
being given, most women went on to reach the target ferritin level,
and their hair volume subsequently increased. When they stopped the
hair shedding resumed several months later.
This information is not intended to replace
the advice of a qualified Healthcare Professional.
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Florisene For Women (hair loss)