Hair-loss prevention with Korean Seaweed?

[robodoc]

This 2012 study...

http://pdf.medrang.co.kr/BT/2012/020/BT020-01-16.pdf

claims a seaweed called Grateloupia elliptica can stop hairloss. Has anyone here tried to get hold of some yet? What do you think of the science?

Ha,ha,ha, seaweed from Korea one of the hair scam capitals of the world.....yea seaweed lol

[zurich]

How did learn about Ecklonia Cava? Where do you purchase from?

I get it from an ebay supplier. It comes from the coast of Okinawa. I read about it on a hair loss forum. I also take astaxanthin, another marine super antioxidant after seeing a youtube video showing that a slice of apple dipped in a drop of astaxanthin didn't oxidise.

[Vlaj]

I'm using ecklonia cava which is an Asian deepsea algae. Dunno how related it is to this seaweed. Not sure it's helped with the thinning but interesting comment re making hair darker. I definitely don't need to dye the grey out as often - used to be every 6 weeks, now sideburns only and every 4 months. And my eyebrows are much darker and thicker.

How did learn about Ecklonia Cava? Where do you purchase from?

[zurich]

I have no idea, but funny thing is that a lot of asian cultures say that eating seaweed makes your hair darker. (kind of an old wives tale though)

I'm using ecklonia cava which is an Asian deepsea algae. Dunno how related it is to this seaweed. Not sure it's helped with the thinning but interesting comment re making hair darker. I definitely don't need to dye the grey out as often - used to be every 6 weeks, now sideburns only and every 4 months. And my eyebrows are much darker and thicker.

[alexbfr]

I have no idea, but funny thing is that a lot of asian cultures say that eating seaweed makes your hair darker. (kind of an old wives tale though)

[ledhead]

Bump - any updates on this?? Might try the shampoo

[Vic]

That's up to you Mega.

Just to make things clear, I only posted the products because people were searching for it. Im not saying it improved my hair, grew hair or maintained hair. I don't even know if it's benefiting my treatment. Just a part of my regimen, my theory of how to make my hair grow again.
I saw results before using the items I posted that contain Red Seaweed. I started using it because of its carrageenan properties, not because how it affected mice in the study. Lots of things work on Mice that have ZERO affect on us.

[MegaNatural]

This is the Red Seaweed Shampoo I use. this is the closest thing I could find to Korean Red Seaweed when I looked a few months back. In the picture the shampoo is green but they send the Red Seaweed shampoo.

http://www.bohemia-style.com/Stop-Ha...poo-p-245.html

should I get this seweed one or

http://www.dslaboratories.com/revita/#

[Vic]

I haven't experienced any sides but I take caution in how much I take. I only take Irish moss during and while recovering from wounding since WNT signaling is also responsible for Cancer growth. The shampoo I use everyday.
The results you experience will be determined on your treatment method. It could help on its own but I believe combined with wounding would give the best results. I can't say when you'll see results or even IF you'll see results. Everyone's different, everyone responds differently and if your hair loss regimen isn't the same as mine, no telling how you'll respond.

[cratusg]

The shampoo yes but the Irish Moss from here:

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-premium-full-spectrum-irish-moss-400-mg-60-caps?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=473653091&catargetid=530002460000121847&cadevice=m&mkwid=A8W9diMv&pcrid=80480719327&gclid=CJOm1teMhsgCFQ-SaQod34UCSg

Actually now that I looked at the page, It says it contains Red Seaweed. It's like $2 for 60 capsules.

Alright! Sorry for asking so many questions. The last one now: Are there any sides and how long do you need to takes both of these two before you can expect some results?

[Vic]

The shampoo yes but the Irish Moss from here:

http://www.swansonvitamins.com/swanson-premium-full-spectrum-irish-moss-400-mg-60-caps?SourceCode=INTL405&CAWELAID=473653091&catargetid=530002460000121847&cadevice=m&mkwid=A8W9diMv&pcrid=80480719327&gclid=CJOm1teMhsgCFQ-SaQod34UCSg

Actually now that I looked at the page, It says it contains Red Seaweed. It's like $2 for 60 capsules.

[cratusg]

The properties that it has goes hand in hand with my treatment method of wound healing so I believe it helps. Im not saying it's the reason I'm seeing growth because there was growth before I started using it but science shows WNT Signaling is crucial to growth factor response and carrageenan stimulates WNT signaling. I'm also taking "Irish Moss" supplements because that's the only edible supplement I found containing Carrageenan. Most likely from Red Seaweed since Irish Moss is a seaweed based supplement.

Alright! Did you order from that site you linked?

[Vic]

The properties that it has goes hand in hand with my treatment method of wound healing so I believe it helps. Im not saying it's the reason I'm seeing growth because there was growth before I started using it but science shows WNT Signaling is crucial to growth factor response and carrageenan stimulates WNT signaling. I'm also taking "Irish Moss" supplements because that's the only edible supplement I found containing Carrageenan. Most likely from Red Seaweed since Irish Moss is a seaweed based supplement.

[cratusg]

I've seen great improvement over the past few months using this along with my regimen. I was experiencing growth before I started using it. I started using it for its carrageenan properties which inceases WNT signaling but after reading it also ups PGE2, I'm extra glad I'm using it.

So this actually helps? Is it worth buying? I'm on minox and fungoral shampoo 2% atm.

[Vic]

I've seen great improvement over the past few months using this along with my regimen. I was experiencing growth before I started using it. I started using it for its carrageenan properties which inceases WNT signaling but after reading it also ups PGE2, I'm extra glad I'm using it.