Micronutrient therapy
| For hair formation essential micronutrients should be added | |
| Hairs and nails are composed of the protein keratin, which contains a lot of sulphur. Too little high-quality protein can lead to reduced hair quality. An important building block for the build-up of hair keratin is L-cystin, which consists of 2 molecules of L-cysteine. 90 % of the dry weight of the hair cortex form keratins (proteins) which are held together by covalent disulfide bridges between the cysteine residues and weaker dipole-dipole interactions. The keratins form filaments, which in turn form macrofibrils. In hair formation disorders and hair loss, the substitution of sulphurous amino acids such as cysteine or cystine in combination with other hair nutrients is recommended. The sulphurous amino acid L-methionine is an important source of sulphur, which contributes significantly to the development of collagenous structures of nails and hair. An undersupply can impair hair production, which can manifest itself in slower hair growth or even diffuse hair loss. Biotin, also known as vitamin H, promotes the storage of sulphurous amino acids, such as L-cystine, in the hair root and thus increases the proportion of keratin matrix proteins. A biotin deficiency can manifest itself through hair loss. For the therapy of hair loss, 2.5 to 5 mg biotin are recommended daily for at least 6 months. Pantothenic acid plays a central role in the metabolism of dividing tissue. As a component of coenzyme A (CoA), it plays a central role in the structure and function of the skin layers and in cell renewal. Pantothenic acid is also essential for hair formation in the root as it regulates the metabolism of the hair-forming epithelial cells. Also, deficiencies in vitamin D and trace elements iron, zinc and copper may impair hair growth and hair texture. |
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| Regulate the acid-base balance | |
| In addition to the insufficient supply of nutrients, imbalances in the acid-base balance, in particular chronic acidosis (connective tissue acidosis), can also lead to a weakening of the hair root and hair loss in the long term. Basic minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium contribute to the maintenance of a healthy acid-base balance. |