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Melatonin for Hair Growth
Melatonin for Hair Growth
Melatonin assists with hair growth in two ways:
When applied topically, melatonin can rejeuvenate skin and reduce wrinkles and may boost hairs out of the dormant or telogen stage of hair growth. Many creams are available, but
Background:
Hair grows an average rate of a 1/2 inch per month. Each hair grows for 2 to 6 years, then the follicle rests, and that strand falls out. Another hair normally grows in its place. About 85% of the hair is growing and 15% is resting at any given time. If a follicle is stuck in the resting phase, topical melatonin may kick it into growth again.
Sleep may be improved with melatonin. Typically levels of this natural safe hormone decrease with age and suplementation of a third to three grams at bedtime may boost natural production, help recovery from jet lag and is one of natures best antioxidents.
For sleep, it is necessary to get the level of melatonin that works best for you. I have found six to nine micrograms effective and awake refreshed whereas a partner found that a third of one mg left her groggy in the morning. Start with small amounts and see what works fo you since sleep is induced AS the blood levels increase and too much may wake a person up.
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