Nutraceuticals in the Treatment of Hair Loss

Nutraceuticals combine health-promoting bioactive ingredients with various foods or supplements. Many such products are commercially available for ingestion or application, and are touted for improved hair appearance, thickness, density, and growth. The overwhelming number of products can make it difficult for consumers to understand which products have the best data available. This chapter will examine the medical literature to identify the most evidence-based ingredients for hair growth, discuss their underlying mechanisms of action, and raise further questions about how best to formulate and incorporate them into our lifestyle.