Do Hair Supplements Actually Work?

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You may have noticed there are many products available that claim to help improve hair growth, thickness, strength, and more. These hair supplements are sometimes marketed as being the “secret” to healthy hair.

If you’ve been considering trying one, you’re likely wondering if hair supplements actually work – or if they’ll just be a waste of money. We don’t blame you. When there are so many products vying for your attention, it can be confusing to determine which ones may truly be beneficial for you to invest in.

To help you figure out which hair supplements are worth buying, find out how hair supplements work and what to look for when choosing one.

How Hair Supplements Work

Let us be clear. No matter what claims you may read, hair supplements aren’t intended to be a magic pill that will fix all hair issues. What they can do, however, is help support hair growth and hair health in people who have a deficiency in (or less than optimal levels of) certain nutrients that are important for hair health. Just like with any supplement, a hair supplement is not meant to replace other wellness habits; but to be one part of a healthy diet and lifestyle.

So, if you decide to add a hair supplement to your hair health regimen, you’ll also want to eat a diet rich in vitamins and minerals that support hair health (more on this below) and incorporate gentle hair care practices like minimizing styling with heat and avoiding using harsh chemicals in your hair.

What to Look for in a Hair Supplement

There are numerous factors that can impact hair health, ranging from genetics, age, and hormone levels to stress, medical conditions, hair treatments, and more. With so many different factors at play, it makes it hard to identify specific causes of hair issues such as hair thinning, loss, dryness, etc.

However, in many cases, improving your diet and lifestyle can support healthy hair. In particular, the following key nutrients may improve the health and integrity of your hair:

• Protein
• Vitamin A
• Biotin (B7)
• Vitamin B12
• Vitamin C
• Vitamin D
• Vitamin E
• Iron
• Selenium
• Zinc

Note that protein is especially important for hair growth because it’s the main building block of hair. Biotin is one of the most common nutrients used to promote hair health as it can improve the structure of a protein called keratin, which is abundant in your hair and is a building block of healthy hair, skin, and nails.

Also, deficiencies in nutrients like B vitamins, iron, and vitamins C and D have been linked to hair loss, poor hair growth, and weak hair.

When looking for a hair supplement, first and foremost, be sure it includes biotin to promote the formation of the protein keratin. Any of the other nutrients listed above will also be beneficial.

Country Life’s Maxi Hair Benefits

Country Life Vitamins’ Maxi-Hair® line contains natural hair supplement products you can trust. Our products are formulated with only the best ingredients and are intended to be taken to support other healthy hair practices.

Our Maxi-Hair® supplement is packed with the essential nutrients your body needs to support your hair, skin, and nails. The 2,000-mcg biotin in this supplement aids in the production of keratin.

Maxi-Hair® Plus Biotin is an all-in-one biotin-based hair, skin and nails supplement that bolsters your body’s supply of biotin to help nourish healthy hair. It also includes a blend of botanicals and amino acids, as well as a complementary vitamin and mineral blend designed to support skin and nail health.

Shop our Maxi-Hair® products online to find the one that’s best for you.

Sources:

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/do-hair-vitamins-work

https://www.eatingwell.com/article/8053770/hair-growth-supplements-do-they-work/