Is my supplement program causing hair loss?

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I have been on an extensive supplement program for over 12 months. In that time my hairline has receeded at an accelerated rate and I have also lost nearly all the hair on my calves and arms.

I'm trying to find out if my hair loss is caused by anything in my program.

Here is a link to my program:

http://forum.lef.org/default.aspx?f=35&m=39287

It was developed with the following in mind:

(1) Controlling hair loss - Proscar/ Saw Palmetto/ minoxidil ....I have been on these for about 10 years.
(2) Reducing my Estrodial levels.....500mg Chrysin/day
(3) Anti-ageing and general health. The basics of my program were put in place in response to genetic testing I had done to determine any future health 'risks' I may face.

The only other thing I was on intermittently was 25mg/day of DHEA (troche).

I suspect either the chrysin or the DHEA is responsible for my hair loss, but I'm not sure.

My testosterone levels are within the normal range, my IGF is low, my estrodial levels at the very upper end (used to be off the dial), and my DHT levels are normal.

Any comments or suggestions greatly appreciated.
 
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aussiedavid said:
I have been on an extensive supplement program for over 12 months. In that time my hairline has receeded at an accelerated rate and I have also lost nearly all the hair on my calves and arms.

I'm trying to find out if my hair loss is caused by anything in my program.

Here is a link to my program:

http://forum.lef.org/default.aspx?f=35&m=39287

It was developed with the following in mind:

(1) Controlling hair loss - Proscar/ Saw Palmetto/ minoxidil ....I have been on these for about 10 years.
(2) Reducing my Estrodial levels.....500mg Chrysin/day
(3) Anti-ageing and general health. The basics of my program were put in place in response to genetic testing I had done to determine any future health 'risks' I may face.

The only other thing I was on intermittently was 25mg/day of DHEA (troche).

I suspect either the chrysin or the DHEA is responsible for my hair loss, but I'm not sure.

My testosterone levels are within the normal range, my IGF is low, my estrodial levels at the very upper end (used to be off the dial), and my DHT levels are normal.

Any comments or suggestions greatly appreciated.
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Losing you hair on your body could be an indiacaton that your thyroid may be an issue.
Rather than taking all those supplements you mayh wish to do a detox and then add a few supps along the way.





Regards
Pete
 
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Losing you hair on your body could be an indiacaton that your thyroid may be an issue.
Rather than taking all those supplements you mayh wish to do a detox and then add a few supps along the way.
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Thanks Pete. I completed a 'zeolite' detox about 2 months ago. I have also very recently cut back significantly on my supplement program to see what effect that has. I am also in the process of getting extensive testing done by Dr Elstein which includes thyroid tests.

http://www.eternalhealth.org/index.php? ... _biography

I am also wondering if taking all of these supplements has over stimulated my immune system. The herbalist I bought the Liquid Cats Claw from did tell me that it really boosts the immune system....perhaps I have over done it. The supplements I'm suspect about: Chrysin (aromatase inhibitor), Cats Claw (Immune system stimulant), DHEA (though that was only intermittently).

If I was only losing the hair on my head, I would just have put it down to the finasteride and minoxidil not working so well after 10 years. The fact that I have lost nearly all the hair on my calves and arms indicates something more serious is happening.
 
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Well, I can tell you that taking 25 mgs of DHEA for 6 months triggered Androgenetic Alopecia for me - but I'm female. I've read in some articles that exogenous DHEA synthesizes differently in men and women. In women, supposedly it converts to androstenidione then T, raising levels of T to double their amount. Conversely, in men, it barely raises T levels over 5%. But who really knows, it might affect each person differently according to their own sensitivity to androgens.

If I were you, I would get off of it immediately.
 
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aussiedavid said:
Losing you hair on your body could be an indiacaton that your thyroid may be an issue.
Rather than taking all those supplements you mayh wish to do a detox and then add a few supps along the way.
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Thanks Pete. I completed a 'zeolite' detox about 2 months ago. I have also very recently cut back significantly on my supplement program to see what effect that has. I am also in the process of getting extensive testing done by Dr Elstein which includes thyroid tests.

http://www.eternalhealth.org/index.php? ... _biography

I am also wondering if taking all of these supplements has over stimulated my immune system. The herbalist I bought the Liquid Cats Claw from did tell me that it really boosts the immune system....perhaps I have over done it. The supplements I'm suspect about: Chrysin (aromatase inhibitor), Cats Claw (Immune system stimulant), DHEA (though that was only intermittently).

If I was only losing the hair on my head, I would just have put it down to the finasteride and minoxidil not working so well after 10 years. The fact that I have lost nearly all the hair on my calves and arms indicates something more serious is happening.
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im familiar with those supplements

i have no real opinions on zeolites - never tried it.

Im a purist and getting to the route of most illnesses means detoxifying heavy metals and all the other crap. Hence Cilantro and Chlorella amongst other things may help.


Regards
Pete
 
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Cassin said:
Male Pattern Baldness is caused by genetics.
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yes it is but other factors such as diet and supplementation can exacerbate the situation.
 
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