Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin B
For the body system: Hair
Synopsis
Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3
Vitamin B complex, which includes biotin (B7), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5), and others, is commonly associated with hair health. Among these, biotin is the most studied in relation to hair growth, and its supplementation is often recommended for individuals with hair thinning or hair loss. Scientific evidence primarily supports the use of vitamin B supplements in cases where hair loss is due to an underlying deficiency. For example, biotin deficiency, though rare in individuals with a balanced diet, can lead to hair thinning and loss, and supplementation reverses these effects. However, in individuals without a deficiency, robust clinical evidence demonstrating that B vitamins (including biotin) significantly enhance hair growth or prevent hair loss is lacking. Some observational studies and case reports suggest a potential benefit, but large, well-controlled clinical trials are limited. Other B vitamins, such as B12 and folate, contribute to overall cell health, including that of hair follicles, but direct links to hair growth are not strongly established in scientific literature. In summary, the use of vitamin B for hair support is justified by scientific evidence mainly in cases of deficiency; for the general population without deficiencies, the benefit is less certain and not firmly established by high-quality studies.
Other ingredients that support Hair
amino acidsashwagandha
bamboo
biotin
bovine gelatin
ceramides
collagen
copper
fish oil
fish protein
gamma linolenic acid (GLA)
gelatin
ginseng
gooseberry
gotu kola
horsetail
iron
kelp
l-cysteine
l-cystine
l-lysine
l-methionine
l-proline
methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
omega-6 fatty acids
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
pantothenic acid (vitamin B5)
pollen
polypeptide complex (proprietary)
protein
pumpkin
riboflavin (vitamin B2)
rosemary
sage
saw palmetto
selenium
silicon
keratin
vitamin A
vitamin B
vitamin B12
vitamin B6
vitamin C
vitamin D
vitamin E
seaweed
zinc
zinc
lingzhi
sunflower
trace minerals
wheat germ
herbal blend (proprietary)
algae
bladderwrack
Argan nut oil
Alkanna
Animal protein
Black Seed
Babchi
Beef
Beef liver
Bovine Protein
Curry leaf
Cetearyl alcohol
Chinese Fleeceflower
Cymbopogon Martini
Castile Soap
Cystine
DL-Methionine
Drynaria
Egg
Eclipta
Emu Oil
Egg protein
Molasses
Quinoa Protein
Silk protein
Other body systems supported by vitamin B
Adrenal CortexAdrenal Glands
Adrenal Medulla
Arteries
Blood
Brain
Capillaries
Circulatory System
Digestive System
Eyes
Female Reproductive System
Gastrointestinal Tract
Glandular System
Hair
Heart
Hepatic System
Immune System
Intestinal System
Kidneys
Liver
Male Reproductive System
Mitochondria
Mitochondria
Muscles
Nails
Nerves
Ovaries
Parasympathetic Nervous System
Pituitary
Reproductive System
Senses
Skin
Small Intestines
Solar Plexus
Spleen
Structural System
Sympathetic Nervous System
Testes
Thymus
Thyroid Gland
Veins