Hair Health

Adequate glycine supports catalase activity and may slow or prevent premature graying. Vitamin E supports scalp circulation and protects hair follicles from oxidative damage. Hair thinning can appear before conventional tests classify someone as diseased. Castor oil has been used for centuries as a hair growth treatment, with scalp massage activating hair follicles and promoting new growth. Hair follicles respond to many body systems, including inflammation, hormones, thyroid function, gut health, toxins, nutrients, and immune regulation. Hair loss and thinning are described as multifactorial rather than caused by one pathway. Glycine is involved in the production of catalase, the enzyme responsible for breaking down hydrogen peroxide. When catalase activity is low, hydrogen peroxide accumulates and bleaches melanin from the hair shaft, causing premature graying. Castor oil addresses both fungal and bacterial causes of dandruff while preserving beneficial scalp flora. Castor oil's antimicrobial properties address the fungal and bacterial causes of dandruff and dry scalp. Hair thinning and loss result from insufficient collagen combined with reduced catalase activity and hydrogen p…