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my dad told me not to use vitamins because he said that if you use a multivitamin then some of the vitamin which you do not really need (as in too much of) end up building up inside you and can cause poisoning...
is there any truth to that?
Hope that helps,
Matt
Hi Tai Fu,
I have heard that in general B vitamins are the best ones for hair, and have also heard that Vitamin A in too high a dose can cause hair loss. Also, anything can cause poisoning if taken in too high a dose. I originally started on multivitamins, but switched to a B100 megacomplex after about one month, this also contains Biotin, which is especially good for hair. Hans-Uwe has made some excellent suggestions, including dosages, in the past about a good mix of vitamins and minerals, and he suggests a reduced frequency from daily, I believe it was twice a week or so. This regime also contains Vitamin E, zinc, and iodine (avoid the iodine if any thyroid deficiencies) If the vitamin B complex does not contain biotin, then this should also be added. I take the zinc and Vitamin E as well as the B100, but have not added the iodine.
Hope this helps,
David
Vitamins found naturally in food are great, man-made I would be more suspicious of. Thats just my take.
Most vitamins are OK, but there may be some truth to what he says. A year or so ago in the network news I heard that an extensive study of vitamin E user showed it actually increased certain health risks in men (heart attack or stroke I think). The vitamin industry is such a powerful business that negative press often disappears quickly, though. Most nutritionists I've heard say that it's fairly easy to get all the vitamins we need from a well rounded diet (fresh stuff and bright colors are best). Still, it's not a bad idea to insure you meet your nutritional needs with a minimal (cheap) vitamin tablet just in case. I buy 2 different brands of the cheapest natural multi vitamin/mineral tablets at the health food store and take one every other day unless I think I need an extra boost that day.