Vitamin Challenge
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loverofnaps71
New Member
I'm in. As a napptural, sometimes it's difficult to realize that the hair IS growing due to shrinkage. I've just completed a 3 week regimen of the vitamins listed below, so I'll keep monitoring and keep on it. This is actually a fantastic idea because it ensures that we are indeed getting the nutrients that we need.
Good luck to all of you...
Good luck to all of you...
loverofnaps71
New Member
I'm so glad so many of you are participating! Hopefully, we can keep each other motivated. Anyhow, I thought I'd list a few websites I found helpful in my vitamin regimen:
Puritan's Pride.com
GNC
Supplement Info
If anyone has anymore information, please list. I had a site on silica but I can't seem to find it at the moment...
Puritan's Pride.com
GNC
Supplement Info
If anyone has anymore information, please list. I had a site on silica but I can't seem to find it at the moment...
Peachtree
New Member
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Peachtree said:
Hey Hairlove
I'm in...
Here's my info....
- Flintstone's Chewable Multi Vitamin (daily)
- Country Life Biotin (3 mg daily)
4 mths u say
.... I think I can; I think I can (just need to psych myself up for the ~daily~ challenge
)
Ok, I'm ready
My start date is Sunday, Oct 5th
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Ok, so I still have 2 more days to FINALIZE my vit regime... Adding:
- GNC UltraNourishair.... I still have a half bottle left over. Might as well use 'em
(I can't remember the dosage
)
- L-Cysteine...I started that thread "...Eggs make ur hair grow" after talking with the cashier at the health store. Well, I plan to discover if this is really true
I'll document the dosage after I purchase it.
- Thinking of adding silica... I dunno yet
Oh, another thing... I hafta purchase a pill crusher
, cuz I ain't tryin' to get chocked on a vit
!
Peachtree said:
Hey Hairlove
I'm in...
Here's my info....
- Flintstone's Chewable Multi Vitamin (daily)
- Country Life Biotin (3 mg daily)
4 mths u say
Ok, I'm ready
My start date is Sunday, Oct 5th
[/ QUOTE ]
Ok, so I still have 2 more days to FINALIZE my vit regime... Adding:
- GNC UltraNourishair.... I still have a half bottle left over. Might as well use 'em
- L-Cysteine...I started that thread "...Eggs make ur hair grow" after talking with the cashier at the health store. Well, I plan to discover if this is really true
I'll document the dosage after I purchase it.
- Thinking of adding silica... I dunno yet
Oh, another thing... I hafta purchase a pill crusher
dontspeakdefeat
Hair Coach
Thanks for the info Hairlove!
CrownnGlori
New Member
Thanks for the supplement site. I just love being in the company of knowledgable woman. Sisterhood. I am taking:
1) Andrew Lessman's MultiVitamin. It contains 100% of B-vitamins. Almost the RDA of everything.
2) Flaxseed Oil
3) MSM for the Joints
And water like a fish.
1) Andrew Lessman's MultiVitamin. It contains 100% of B-vitamins. Almost the RDA of everything.
2) Flaxseed Oil
3) MSM for the Joints
And water like a fish.
Nina_deF
Well-Known Member
I'm in.
I'm stopping with the biosilic b/c I don't think it's working. My nails aren't growing at the same rate and the usual tenderness of my crown as my hair grows is none existant.
I'm continuing the codfish liver oil (for my brain and concentration issues).
Adding Green Tea 3200mg per day
and
MSM 1000mg per day.
Start extimated around 13 october.
I measured my hair at it's shortest at the nape 14cm (c:a 5,5 inches).
I'm stopping with the biosilic b/c I don't think it's working. My nails aren't growing at the same rate and the usual tenderness of my crown as my hair grows is none existant.
I'm continuing the codfish liver oil (for my brain and concentration issues).
Adding Green Tea 3200mg per day
and
MSM 1000mg per day.
Start extimated around 13 october.
I measured my hair at it's shortest at the nape 14cm (c:a 5,5 inches).
okokok! I can do this too. My current regime is as follows:
1. 2 silica capsules by Body Essentials (224 mg @ 2x per day).
2. 1 B-complex tablet by Megafoods which is 100% whole food. (2x per day).
3. Nature's Plus Ultra Hair (2 tablets 1x per day).
4. Spring Valley MSM (1000 mgs 2x per day)
*** I just purchased some spirulina and hopefully I will have some good reports from it since it is the only new addition.*** My hair is WAY thicker than it had been now that I have finished my first bottle of B-complex vitamins. They are kinda pricey at Earthfare though.
1. 2 silica capsules by Body Essentials (224 mg @ 2x per day).
2. 1 B-complex tablet by Megafoods which is 100% whole food. (2x per day).
3. Nature's Plus Ultra Hair (2 tablets 1x per day).
4. Spring Valley MSM (1000 mgs 2x per day)
*** I just purchased some spirulina and hopefully I will have some good reports from it since it is the only new addition.*** My hair is WAY thicker than it had been now that I have finished my first bottle of B-complex vitamins. They are kinda pricey at Earthfare though.
Add me in please! I've been ramping up my modified Bargello routine since the end of August. My daily regimen is below -I usually split the pills into two groups for morning and evening. The growth is coming in - I think I've gotten about 3/4" in the last month. I'll be waiting another 4 weeks before I go in for a touch-up since I'm trying to avoid excessive breakage at the new growth.
1. Either Women's One-a-day Multi-vitamin OR Super-B Complex w/Vitamin C
2. MSM 2x 1500 mg
3. Biotin 5400 mcg
4. Flaxseed Oil OR Evening Primrose Oil 2x 1000 mg
4. Silica 11 mg
5. L-Cysteine 500 mg (occasionally)
1. Either Women's One-a-day Multi-vitamin OR Super-B Complex w/Vitamin C
2. MSM 2x 1500 mg
3. Biotin 5400 mcg
4. Flaxseed Oil OR Evening Primrose Oil 2x 1000 mg
4. Silica 11 mg
5. L-Cysteine 500 mg (occasionally)
Sounds good, Kinikini!
I'm so excited to begin - I wish my vitamins would get here.
Someone mentioned getting a pill crusher and I can't remember who...
Anyhow, a month ago, I was taking the GNC UltraNourishair pills and those things are HUGE!!! I went out searching high and low for a pill crusher. I finally found one and do you know those UN pills are so huge and coated so strongly that the pill crusher wouldn't crush them? I had to just learn to swallow them! So, hope you find a better pill crusher than the one I have!
I'm so excited to begin - I wish my vitamins would get here.
Someone mentioned getting a pill crusher and I can't remember who...
Anyhow, a month ago, I was taking the GNC UltraNourishair pills and those things are HUGE!!! I went out searching high and low for a pill crusher. I finally found one and do you know those UN pills are so huge and coated so strongly that the pill crusher wouldn't crush them? I had to just learn to swallow them! So, hope you find a better pill crusher than the one I have!
HotCoCoGurl130
New Member
I'm in.
7 days a week:
1 multivitamin
5 Biotin (1000mg x 5)
1 MSM 750mg
2 ACV Tablets
7 days a week:
1 multivitamin
5 Biotin (1000mg x 5)
1 MSM 750mg
2 ACV Tablets
Tracy
New Member
I am currently taking:
10mgs of Biotin
1000 mgs. of B5
I want to add Hair Factors (3 pills) and EFA's (2 pills) regularly (I'm not consistent).
Sometime mid-challenge I'm going to change brands on my Biotin. I want to try Freeda. I'm currently taking Country Life.
I'll begin tomorrow on the EFA's and the Hair Factors and replace the CL with Freeda on the Biotin when run out. I'm also going to take MORE B5 - 1000mgs more.
10mgs of Biotin
1000 mgs. of B5
I want to add Hair Factors (3 pills) and EFA's (2 pills) regularly (I'm not consistent).
Sometime mid-challenge I'm going to change brands on my Biotin. I want to try Freeda. I'm currently taking Country Life.
I'll begin tomorrow on the EFA's and the Hair Factors and replace the CL with Freeda on the Biotin when run out. I'm also going to take MORE B5 - 1000mgs more.
Count me in as well!
Nature's Bounty Flaxseed Oil- 1 teaspoon daily
Continue with increased protein and water intake daily
At least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day
Puritan's Pride Hair tablet -once daily starting 10/15
Vitamin E - once daily starting 10/15
pooh123
Nature's Bounty Flaxseed Oil- 1 teaspoon daily
Continue with increased protein and water intake daily
At least five servings of fruits and vegetables each day
Puritan's Pride Hair tablet -once daily starting 10/15
Vitamin E - once daily starting 10/15
pooh123
SingingStar12
Active Member
This is a great idea
:
GNC Teens Multivitamin
GNC Teens Multivitamin
EbonyEyes
Well-Known Member
I'm starting today, October 4th.
My daily vitamin regime is:
-1 One-A-Day vitamin
-2 mg PP Biotin
-1000 mg VS Biotin (Will change the brand soon)
-1 PP B-50 B Complex vitamin
-500 mg of PP L-Cysteine
-1000 mg of Vitamin C
-Plenty of water
Wow...I can't measure my hair until February 4th? That's gonna be tough but I think I can do it.
I wish everybody luck!
-Ebony
My daily vitamin regime is:
-1 One-A-Day vitamin
-2 mg PP Biotin
-1000 mg VS Biotin (Will change the brand soon)
-1 PP B-50 B Complex vitamin
-500 mg of PP L-Cysteine
-1000 mg of Vitamin C
-Plenty of water
Wow...I can't measure my hair until February 4th? That's gonna be tough but I think I can do it.
I wish everybody luck!
-Ebony
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EgyptianSand16
Guest
I'm in, I think i started taking my vits about a month ago(Puritans Pride)
5000mcg Biotin
1000mg EPO
1000mg Alfalfa
1000mg MSM
1 Spring Valley Multivitamin
Whey Protein Shakes (1- 2 scoops) theres 17.5grms of protein per scoop
5000mcg Biotin
1000mg EPO
1000mg Alfalfa
1000mg MSM
1 Spring Valley Multivitamin
Whey Protein Shakes (1- 2 scoops) theres 17.5grms of protein per scoop
E
EgyptianSand16
Guest
Hairlove i'm taking Designer Whey the vanilla flavored one. I'm thinking of buying the chocolate one next. The vanilla one didn't taste like i thought it would.
Just a little note to everyone in regards to the post about ending up in the emergency room from supplements...
I hope that you all know that my intention is certainly not for anyone to start taking tons of supplements for any hair effect...just as I mentioned in my original post. You should definitely do research on dosage amounts, begin gradually, and consult a doctor if necessary. I was very concerned about starting this challenge b/c I didn't want anyone to take it the wrong way...so please don't misunderstand my intentions! I would hope that everyone is being safe and doing the necessary research to ensure that they aren't causing themselves any harm!
I hope that you all know that my intention is certainly not for anyone to start taking tons of supplements for any hair effect...just as I mentioned in my original post. You should definitely do research on dosage amounts, begin gradually, and consult a doctor if necessary. I was very concerned about starting this challenge b/c I didn't want anyone to take it the wrong way...so please don't misunderstand my intentions! I would hope that everyone is being safe and doing the necessary research to ensure that they aren't causing themselves any harm!
Brooke007
Member, Dumbledore's Army
Vitamin Regimen (5x a week):
Maximum Complete For Women alternate with vitamin shake
Circulation and Vein Support For Healthy Legs with Diosmin
CoEnzyme Q-10 75 Milligrams Cellular Energy and AntiOxidants
Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
ProCap Essential Omega-3 with High EPA-DHA Fish Oil and Flax Seed Oil
Glucosamine-Chondroitin Joint Benefits
MSM (5000mg)
Biotin (dosage undecided)
Organic Hempseed Oil 4 tbs
Organic Flaxseed Oil 4 tbs
Organic Flaxseeds (crushed) 2 tbs
Organic Coconut oil (used for cooking eggs & salmon)
Green Kamut (8 oz)
3 liters water (daily)
Added protein
At least 7oz of Salmon 5 days a week
At least 1 can Atkins Protein Shake (Chocolate Delight)
At least 2 eggs daily
My Biotin didn’t come yet
But I’m starting anyway. Today October 6, 2003
Maximum Complete For Women alternate with vitamin shake
Circulation and Vein Support For Healthy Legs with Diosmin
CoEnzyme Q-10 75 Milligrams Cellular Energy and AntiOxidants
Healthy Hair, Skin and Nails
ProCap Essential Omega-3 with High EPA-DHA Fish Oil and Flax Seed Oil
Glucosamine-Chondroitin Joint Benefits
MSM (5000mg)
Biotin (dosage undecided)
Organic Hempseed Oil 4 tbs
Organic Flaxseed Oil 4 tbs
Organic Flaxseeds (crushed) 2 tbs
Organic Coconut oil (used for cooking eggs & salmon)
Green Kamut (8 oz)
3 liters water (daily)
Added protein
At least 7oz of Salmon 5 days a week
At least 1 can Atkins Protein Shake (Chocolate Delight)
At least 2 eggs daily
My Biotin didn’t come yet
CrownnGlori
New Member
Ok. Just thought I should add, I am on a high protien fiber diet. Not to lose weight, Health reasons. And officially my hair is 3 inches past shoulders on back and sides.
offthechainliz
New Member
I aslo want to join a stated taking these vits the beginning of the month
week 1-2 I took
msm-1000mgs a day
evening primrose 1000mg a day
today I will start taking
msm- 1500-2000mg a day
flaxseed oil 1000mg a day
evening primrose 1000mg a day
mutil vit GNC womens ultra nourisher 1 tab a day
vit c tabs- amt depend on msm taken that day_ I haven't bouth these yet but I really need to. I keep hearing it's best to take 2-3 x the amt of vit c with each msm dosage.
I orderd a protien shake from pruitian pride along with
l-cysteine about 1 1/2 ago and I haven't recieved it yet
but as soon as they come I will implement
l-cystiene 1 500 tab a day
1 or 2 serving of the protien shake -one evey morning and I'll try to squeeze in an evening drink
and that's it!
I have boitin but it make me break out, b-complex. fish oil, but the after taste is to fishy. and number of other vits I bought but there is no way I will be able to commit myself to taking all of them so I thought I'd pick out the most important one for me.
week 1-2 I took
msm-1000mgs a day
evening primrose 1000mg a day
today I will start taking
msm- 1500-2000mg a day
flaxseed oil 1000mg a day
evening primrose 1000mg a day
mutil vit GNC womens ultra nourisher 1 tab a day
vit c tabs- amt depend on msm taken that day_ I haven't bouth these yet but I really need to. I keep hearing it's best to take 2-3 x the amt of vit c with each msm dosage.
I orderd a protien shake from pruitian pride along with
l-cysteine about 1 1/2 ago and I haven't recieved it yet
but as soon as they come I will implement
l-cystiene 1 500 tab a day
1 or 2 serving of the protien shake -one evey morning and I'll try to squeeze in an evening drink
and that's it!
I have boitin but it make me break out, b-complex. fish oil, but the after taste is to fishy. and number of other vits I bought but there is no way I will be able to commit myself to taking all of them so I thought I'd pick out the most important one for me.
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