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Strong, healthy hair is dependent on any number of factors from your genetic makeup, to your diet, and even the products you use on your scalp. One of the best ways to improve hair growth, however, is daily supplements which may fill any gaps within your diet that are causing weak strands and breakage. If you’ve been struggling with hair growth and are in need of a gentle and natural solution for creating stronger and healthier strands, there’s one supplement that doctors agree can help to stimulate follicles and create a better head of hair over time.
Thyroid Supplements
Taking care of your thyroid is one of the best ways to improve your scalp health and provide a positive environment for hair growth. With this, a thyroid support supplement will not only improve the overall wellbeing of your body, but it will also produce significant changes in your hair as well, particularly if you’re struggling with fallout. “Your thyroid — the butterfly-shaped gland that releases essential hormones into your body — affects multiple bodily functions, including hair growth,” explains Dr. Steven D. Shapiro, M.D. and Board-Certified Dermatologist. “Unfortunately, it can be tough to get your full “quota” of thyroid-boosting vitamins and minerals from your diet alone. And nutritional deficiencies can lead to irregular hormone levels — and the thin, brittle, lackluster hair that comes with it.”
Shapiro has created his own thyroid supplement, the Shapiro MD Complete Thyroid Support in order to provide your body with iodine, L-Tyrosine, Vitamin B12, selenium, and other nutritional staples which can help to boost your thyroid and support healthy hair growth. That being said, speaking with your doctor about any thyroid support supplement can be useful for improving the quality of your hair, as this can help to target hormone imbalances that may be one of the primary culprits for hair loss to begin with. Not only this, but addressing imbalances due to your thyroid can help to lower stress levels, increase your energy naturally throughout the day, and even allow you to sleep better at night. These healthy changes can all tie back into your hair as well, as the more balanced your body is, the more your appearance will reflect this.
Keeping in mind that no supplement will magically change your hair overnight, and it will take time for the nutrients to work their way into your system and provide any real benefit to your hair health and growth. That being said, Shapiro explains that it can take about 2 to 3 months before you see significant changes in the strength, shine, and overall density of your locks. Maintaining regular consumption of this supplement over an extended period of time will net the best results, but as always it’s important to check with your medical healthcare professional before beginning any new supplementation to make sure it won’t react poorly with any pre-existing conditions or medication you may be taking.
Hair loss does not have to be a regular part of aging, and making sure to take good care of your overall health, starting with your thyroid can make all the difference in preventing future fallout and allowing your hair to grow back stronger than before. While nothing will work to transform your hair overnight, through a balanced diet and supplementation routine, as well as not overwashing your hair and using the right products to boost scalp health, you can achieve shiny, strong hair with ease.
