A Simple Solution for Hair Loss: Chasteberry (Agnus-Castus) - does it work for you?

A Simple Solution for Hair Loss: Chasteberry (Agnus-Castus) - does it work for you?

Agnus Castus, a “gentle” herb, has long been used effectively as a hormonal regulator against acne in PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome), hormone-based infertility, menstrual disorders, and even menopausal and premenopausal problems. In short, Vitex is known to work effectively against a large number of hormone-based imbalances and health problems.

Although I could write about how Agnus Castus Vitex can work really well against acne since it is often a hormone-based skin problem, in this article I will focus on how this natural supplement can help against hair loss. The type of hair loss I am referring to here, the type that Agnus Castus can treat, is hormone-based hair loss, commonly known as androgenic alopecia: here the hormone testosterone is converted into DHT (dihydrotestosterone) on the scalp and skin; DHT then binds to the receptors on hair follicles and weakens them until the hair falls out. It is the most common form of hair loss and affects men and women. Agnus Castus affects the pituitary gland (the “master gland” of the endocrine system) and helps regulate the production of certain hormones, which leads to a shift in the estrogen-progesterone ratio and increases progesterone, a very important hormone (and a very important factor), the most common form of hair loss. Why is progesterone important against hair loss? Simply put, progesterone on the scalp binds to hair follicles and in this way prevents DHT from binding to them.

Vitex's ability to reduce prolactin levels (or rather, reduce pituitary prolactin secretion) also affects hair loss. Excessive levels of prolactin in your body (which can be due to stress, for example) causes a number of health problems such as loss of libido, hirsutism, weight gain and hair loss. If you are a woman and believe that your (scalp) hair loss is associated with a number of hormonal problems, such as acne, irregular periods or ovarian cysts, premenstrual syndrome, excessive body hair (hirsutism), early menopause (and etc.) Taking sufficient amounts of Agnus Castus can significantly help against (hair) loss. If you suspect that your prolactin levels are high, even slightly, a blood test may be useful. My levels were almost normal, almost slightly higher than normal. However, by taking Vitex, I solved my hair problem and no longer had the great difficulty that I used to have in losing weight! This was a bonus result for me.

Make sure doses are appropriate and not too low, otherwise this will not affect prolactin levels enough to make a change. I took 4 tablets a day of 80g each until I noticed significant results and later took a similar amount. This was my choice after a lot of research. However, I recommend that you do your own research and consult your doctor before taking Vitex, especially because it may interact with certain medications. also because, as a rule of thumb, it's always best to talk to your doctor before starting any supplement (no matter how safe). The more you know about Vitex Agnus Castus, the better you can use it to prevent your scalp hair from falling out.

Inspired by E. Jules Gibsons