Agnus Castus, a ‘gentle’ herb, has long been used for PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome), hormone-based infertility, menstrual disorders and even for menopausal and pre-menopausal problems, against acne, Effectively used as a hormonal regulator. 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’s often a hormone-based skin problem, in this article I’m going to focus on That’s how this natural supplement can help against hair loss. The type of hair loss I’m referring to here that Agnus castus can treat is hormone-based hair loss commonly known as androgenic alopecia: this is where the scalp and The hormone testosterone is converted to DHT (dihydrotestosterone) on the skin; DHT then binds to hair follicle receptors, weakening them until the hair falls out. It is the most common form of hair loss and it affects men and women. Agnus castus affects the pituitary gland (the ‘master’ gland of the endocrine system) and helps control the manufacture of certain hormones, resulting in a change in the estrogen-progesterone ratio, increasing progesterone, a very important hormone (and factors) The most common form of hair loss. Why is progesterone important in preventing scalp hair loss? Because, simply put, progesterone binds to the hair follicles on the scalp and thus, prevents DHT from binding to them.
Vitex’s ability to reduce prolactin levels (or rather, to reduce the pituitary gland’s secretion of prolactin) also affects hair loss. Excess prolactin levels in your body (which can be caused by stress, for example) cause a number of health problems such as decreased libido, hirsutism, weight gain, and thinning hair. If you are a woman and you think your (scalp) hair loss is linked to a number of hormonal problems, such as acne, irregular periods or ovarian cysts, pre-menstrual syndrome, excessive body hair (hirsutism), premature Menopause (and so on), taking Agnus Castus in sufficient amounts can be of great help against hair thinning (scalp). If you suspect that your prolactin levels are high, even if only slightly, it may be wise to have a blood test. My levels were almost normal, almost marginally higher than normal: nevertheless, by taking Vitex, I solved my hair problem and, importantly, I no longer have great difficulty losing weight! This was a ‘bonus’ result for me.
Make sure the doses are adequate and not too low, otherwise it will not affect prolactin levels enough to make a difference. I took 4 tablets of 80 grams a day until I started to see significant results, and continued with the same amount afterwards; This was my choice after long research. However, I recommend that you do your own research and consult with your doctor before taking Vitex, especially as it can 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 it may seem). The more you know about Vitex Agnus Castus, the better you can use it to prevent hair fall on your head.
Source by E. Jules Gibsons
