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How long do vitamins take to work?
I'm 18 years old, female, and i have very bad acne and hair thinning ( & hair loss). I also suffer from depression. I started taking more vitamins today to help my hair and skin. What are the best vitamins and how long do they take to show results??
July 5th, 2011 - 16:49
Give it a few months to see a difference. That said, if you have an underlying medical condition, your symptoms will persist. Some supplements are not very good with absorption however so check the label (if you live in the US) that is states Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). GMP certification ensures that supplements and vitamins are manufactured safely, with quality and with efficacy. Supplements that absorb more effectively than supplements are sublingual (under the tongue), effervescence tablets or liquids.
Aside from stress and pollution, one of the leading causes of hair loss is vitamin deficiency. Hair loss can also be a symptom of an underlying disease such as thyroid disease or lupus.
Vitamins for hair loss: Biotin (Vitamin-H), Iron, B vitamins, Zinc, Anti-Oxidants – Vitamin A, C and E, Protein, Pantothenic Acid.
The 8 vitamins for hair loss >>>
http://www.hairlosstreatment-s.com/vitamin-and-hair-loss.html
"How To Prevent and Treat Acne:
Eight simple steps will help most overcome their acne problems.
1. Stay away from milk. It is nature’s perfect food–but only if you are a calf.
2. Eat a low glycemic load, low sugar diet. Sugar, liquid calories, and flour products all drive up insulin and cause pimples.
3. Eat more fruits and vegetables. People who eat more veggies (containing more antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds) have less acne. Make sure you get your 5-9 servings of colorful fruits and vegetables every day.
4. Get more healthy anti-inflammatory fats. Make sure to get omega-3 fats (fish oil) and anti-inflammatory omega-6 fats (evening primrose oil). You will need supplements to get adequate amounts (more on that in a moment).
5. Include foods that correct acne problems. Certain foods have been linked to improvements in many of the underlying causes of acne and can help correct it. These include fish oil, turmeric, ginger, green tea, nuts, dark purple and red foods such as berries, green foods like dark green leafy vegetables, and omega 3-eggs.
6. Take acne-fighting supplements. Some supplements are critical for skin health. Antioxidant levels have been shown to be low in acne sufferers. And healthy fats can make a big difference. Here are the supplements I recommend:
Evening primrose oil: Take 1000 to 1500mg twice a day.
Zinc citrate: Take 30 mg a day.
Vitamin A: Take 25000 IU a day. Only do this for three months. Do not do this if you are pregnant.
Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols, not alpha tocopherol): Take 400 IU a day.
7. Try probiotics. Probiotics also help reduce inflammation in the gut that may be linked to acne. Taking probiotics (lactobacillus, etc.) can improve acne.
8. Avoid foods you are sensitive to. Delayed food allergies are among the most common causes of acne–foods like gluten, dairy, yeast, and eggs are common culprits and can be a problem if you have a leaky gut.Diet is a big factor for causing acne. Studies now confirm dairy and sugar both can cause acne."
It’s Proven: Sugar and Dairy Cause Acne >>>
http://freshandagelessblog.com/2011/02/16/its-proven-sugar-and-diary-cause-acne/
Depression is from low serotonin levels.
The following factors can cause low serotonin levels:
* Alcohol
* Artificial sweeteners (aspartame)
* Caffeine
* Cigarette smoking
* Diabetes
* Dietary deficiencies of nutrient co-factors
* Ecstasy, diet pills, and certain medications
* Genetic predisposition
* Hormone imbalances (thyroid, adrenal, estrogen)
* Hypoglycemia
* Insulin Resistance
* Inflammation
* Infections (eg: lyme’s disease)
* Poor diet (also eating disorders)
* Lack of exercise
* Lack of sunlight (lack of vitamin D)
* Problems converting tryptophan to serotonin
* Problems with digestion (low stomach acid is a major issue)
* Stress and anger
* High cortisol levels (stress hormone)
5-htp needs Zinc, Magnesium, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin C to form Serotonin >>>
http://www.understand-andcure-anxietyattacks-panicattacks-depression.com/5-htp.html
July 5th, 2011 - 16:49
They wont help.