Folidrene
Professional strength DHT blocker.
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Nu Hair DHT Blocker Hair Regrowth Support Formula 42 ct US $10.99 End Date: Thursday Jul-31-2008 10:09:06 PDT Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Folidrene Ingredients:
Zinc (as oxide): Zinc is a powerful inhibitor of 5-alpha-reductase. At high concentrations, zinc was shown to completely inhibit 5AR.2 In conjunction with other minerals and vitamins, zinc has been shown to increase the quality of the subject’s hair as well.
Biotin: If one’s hair loss is due to biotin deficiency, then studies have shown that
supplementation of this B vitamin aids in regrowing lost hair.3 Biotin also increases the quality
Saw Palmetto Berry (Serenoa repens): Saw Palmetto berries have been suggested to have a weak inhibiting effect on 5-alpha-reductase, but recent studies have shown that the berries seem to inhibit the bonding between Estradiol and Testosterone, the components to dihydrotestosterone (DHT). This blocks DHT from hair follicle receptors, suppressing the undesirable biological response, such as hair thinning and eventual loss due to Androgenetic Alopecia.
Green Tea Powder (Camellia sinensis ): Green Tea is gaining in popularity as a natural regulator for everything from weight loss to blood levels of testosterone and insulin. When pertaining to hair loss, green tea’s main catechin, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), has been shown to inhibit 5-alpha-reductase, thereby preventing the weakening the production of DHT in the body.
Soy Isoflavones: One of the main isoflavones found abundantly in soy -daidzein, has been found to contain the metabolite, equol.7 Equol has been determine to specifically bind 5-alpha dihydrotestosterone. It can also bind circulating DHT in the blood and sequester it from the androgen receptor, altering growth and physiological hormone responses that are regulated by androgens, possibly including Androgenetic Alopecia.
Pygeum Bark (Pygeum africanum): This herb is derived from the bark of a tall evergreen tree common to central and south Africa. Pygeum has been approved in Europe since the 1970’s to treat mild benign prostate hyperplasia, which is partially caused by the same enzyme, 5-alpha-reductase, that contributes to male pattern baldness. Pygeum contains ferulic esters that reduce levels of prolactin, a hormone which promotes uptake of growth-promoting testosterone in the prostate.
Nettle Root Powder (Urtica dioica): One of the most interesting discoveries about herbal supplements is how many of them work in combination better than they might do individually. Such is the case with Nettles and Pygeum. When used in a formulation together, it has been shown that even small amounts of each herb can increase 5-alpha reductase inhibition in the user.
Indole-3-Carbinol: Like Saw Palmetto berries, Indole-3-Carbinol has been shown to inhibit estradiol production, one of the two components of dihydrotestosterone (DHT). I3C, therefore, may aid in hair retention, and it is also being studied for breast cancer prevention therapy.