Hair Loss Prevention: Potent Herbs as Natural DHT Blockers

DHT or dihydrotestosterone, a hormone produced by the combination of the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and the male hormone testosterone, is said to be responsible for about 95% of hair loss cases. This hormone bonds with the hair follicle, causing its miniaturization which may result to the production of finer and thinner hair strands. What’s more is that when DHT build-up in the scalp is not controlled it may cause dormant hair follicles, leading to their ultimate death.

That being the case, experts believe that the easiest way to start regrow healthier hair strands is to reduce the build-up of DHT in the scalp.  However, with the thousands of commercialized DHT blockers available in the market, finding the best product can be somewhat distressing.

So, how can you choose the best DHT blockers in the market?  The answer is very simple; all you need to remember is that the best DHT blockers are those which contain ingredients that help lessen the production of DHT in the scalp.

Herbs like green tea, pygeum, pumpkin seed and saw palmetto contain essential elements that hinder the production of DHT, reducing the onset of hair loss or hair thinning problems. These herbs are said to be the most common ingredients of the best commercialized DHT blockers. 

·         Green Tea (Camellia sinesis) — contains an active constituent called epigallocatechin-3-Gallate or EGCG which prevents the transformation of the enzyme 5–alpha reductase and testosterone into DHT.

To Use: Have a daily dose of EGCG by taking two 500 mg. capsules of green tea an hour before eating breakfast.

·         Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita) — contains amino acids like cucurbitin as well as plant steroids like delta-7 sterol, both of which blocks DHT formation by inhibiting the effects of 5-alpha reductase activity. 

To Use: Apply pumpkin seed essential oil on the hair. Then massage your scalp for 15 minutes. Cover your head with a shower cap and let it sit on the hair overnight. In the morning, wash your hair with a natural shampoo to remove the residue and the scent off the scalp. 

·         Pygeum (Pygeum africanum) — has phytosterol, a compound found in plants which  reduces blood levels of cholesterol, as well as enhances the immune response and decreases the risk of certain cancers. Phytosterols also reduce the levels of DHT in the blood and lower the number of sites where the DHT can attach itself. 

To Use: Pygeum can be applied topically. However, before using this herb, one must still consult a doctor about its application since there is no standard dosage of pygeum for the treatment of hair loss. 

·         Saw Palmetto (Seranoa repens) — contains beta-sitosterol, a plant sterol that is an anti-androgen which inhibits the production of DHT by blocking the type II 5-alpa reductase enzyme.  

To Use: Take a 500 mg. capsule of saw palmetto once a day.

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