Do You Take Vitamins for Your Hair?

**anna1850** · August 8th, 2008, 06:06 PM

I take biotin and kelp every day for my hair. I also take for general health reasons a vegan multi-vitamin and vegan omega 3,6,7+9 pills (which are quite expensive). I do forget very occaisionally but I think I take them regularly enough to say 'religiously.'

Can't say if they're having much impact but it's only been a few months and I haven't been measuring monthly anymore.

**Alley Cat** · August 8th, 2008, 06:26 PM

I take vitamins but not for my hair some of the ones I take might be for hair but I am not taking them for that purpose . I used to take biotin and it did nothing.

I didn't answer the poll as I wasn't sure what to answer as I take vitamins as I said but not for my hair now.

**kwaniesiam** · August 8th, 2008, 07:26 PM

Not specifically for my hair, my doctor has me on them for other health problems but if they are helping my hair, all the more reason to take them right?

**Bene** · August 8th, 2008, 10:35 PM

what is MSM?

**jojo** · August 8th, 2008, 11:04 PM

Yes i take religiously

2 kelp
1 multi vit

I did see increased growth at first, now im back to my 1/2" a month growth but my hair overall is much softer. Maybe thats in my head but im going to keep on taking them regardless.

**akka naeda** · August 9th, 2008, 03:21 AM

They're not specifically for my hair, and I take them most days (so not quite religiously!)

Multi vit (at present Holland and Barrett's Mega-multiviatamin because they had it on a cheap deal) A multivit is the one I am most likely not to have because I have forgotten to buy it.

Below is what I take based on not having a multivit.
Flaxseed, starflower oils (1 capsule of each/day)
MSM (2/day)
biotin (1 capsule plus the amnt in the multi vit)
B complex because I was told an excess of one type of B can cause malabsorption of the others. (1/day)
silica (1/day) this had a phenomenal effect on my nails before I started hennaing them. I can't remember the brand but it was recommended to me on the basis of its nail strengthening abilities. Hopefully it does the same with my hair.

**laurachiplock** · August 9th, 2008, 04:15 AM

I take Andrew Lessman Hair, Skin & Nails which has been great. Its in capsule form & has a shot of everything in it.
http://http://health-fitness.hsn.com/andrew-lessman-healthy-hair-skin-nails_m-10029831_xp.aspx?web_id=3724150&sf=hf&dept=hf0035& cat=hf0092&attr=129&ocm=HF|129|hf0035|hf0092&prev= hp!sf!129!cat&ccm=HF|129|hf0035|hf0092
I really like them- easy 2 pills a day & thats it-
Tablets are a waste of money, IMO

**Sherri** · August 9th, 2008, 09:58 AM

No I don't use vitiamins but I can't seem to tell the cheese is helping any. lol

**pariate** · August 9th, 2008, 10:10 AM

I take MSM. I stopped taking it for a few months because I was sooooooooo very poor, and when I started again I was amazed at how quickly my hair and nails began to grow! My nails grow 2-3mm a week. It's crazy! If my nails are growing that quickly I figure my hair must be reaping the benefits too

**pariate** · August 9th, 2008, 10:12 AM

Originally Posted by Bene

what is MSM?

Bene - MSM stands for Methylsulfonylmethane. As well as being excellent for tissue building (hair, skin and nails all love it!) it aids detoxification as it helps the body safely flush out toxins and waste products. I believe it's also useful for joint health, which again is linked to its tissue building properties.