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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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Lamberts Florisene For Women (hair loss)