What Are Hair Protein Supplements?
Follicles produce hair shafts composed mainly of a protein called keratin, which is made of amino acids. The body produces some amino acids; others are obtained through protein-rich diets. Protein and amino acid supplements are used for healthy hair growth. Does this Spark an idea?
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L-Cysteine and L-Methionine
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L-cysteine and L-methionine, sulfur amino acids that form keratin, have been shown to increase hair growth, according to JudyMcfarland.com, an anti-aging website. L-Cysteine supplements may keep hair from falling out and increase hair's thickness, making it a popular supplement for hair.
Methylsulfonylmethane
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Natural methylsulfonylmethane (MSM) contributes sulfur to the body, which is necessary for collagen and keratin production. Various hair protein supplements contain MSM. It has no side effects according to targetwoman.com, a women's resource site.
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Significance
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Protein and amino acid supplements are meant to treat deficiency due to low dietary intake of these nutrients, or because the body doesn't synthesize them. People usually take them to help treat hair loss (alopecia), hair thinning, or weak or brittle hair, but they are beneficial for overall good health.
Theories/Speculation
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Amino acids in first-world-country diets is unusual, so supplements aren't usually required, according to hairlosssupplements.com. The price of protein supplement vitamins is high, economically and health-wise. The body gets rid of excess protein through urine and it can affect the kidneys later in life, according to blackhairvitamin.com.
Forms
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Protein and amino acid complexes for hair come in powder form to be diluted or tablets and capsules to be taken orally. Topical protein complexes can be applied directly to the hair as reconstructing treatments in cream form.
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