What causes hair loss?

Male Pattern Baldness (MPB) is a genetic trait. It’s called Androgenetic Alopecia. It’s inherited from your family. If the men in your family are showing a bald spot on the crown, it’s likely you will too.

This is an issue men have been dealing with for centuries. According to legend, Julius Caesar invented the laurel leaf wreath to cover his receding hairline.

Too bad Julius didn’t have access to Provillus in the days of the Roman Empire.

MPB results from genetic traits, and hormonal causes. Provillus can’t change your genetic history, but it can help with the hormonal causes.

DHT is the hormone involved in hair loss

DHT (dihydrotestostrone) is derived from androgen, a male hormone. As the androgen circulates through the bloodstream, it is converted to DHT by the enzyme, 5-alpha reductase. DHT tends to bind to hair follicle receptors,
causing the follicles to sprout thinner and thinner hairs until nothing regrows, and the follicles eventually wither away.

The life cycle of normal hair growth

Normally, hair has three phases of growth:

  • Anagen – The growth phase, lasts for two to six years. Usually 90% of the hair is in growth phase.
  • Catagen -- A transient phase lasting a few weeks. The hair becomes thinner and the follicle starts shrinking.
  • Telogen – The thinned hairs fall off to make way for new hair. This lasts for two to four months.

When excess DHT is in the bloodstream, it shortens the Anagen, or growth phase, and causes premature shrinkage of the follicles. Because the DHT is bound to the follicle, often the hair will not re-grow normally.


Provillus helps block DHT from strangling your hair follicles.

Minoxidil, the ingredient clinically proven, and approved by the FDA for re-growing your hair, inhibits DHT. This powerful active ingredient works in your hair follicles.

We add a nourishing blend of natural herbs and minerals to the formula for men. These herbs and minerals support and provide nourishment to nourish your scalp and hair.

Learn More...

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

What you should know about the cholesterol chart

By Rachael Blakewood


Sad to say there are many young adults who neglect to monitor or have their blood work done on a regular basis. But not until they have this burdensome feeling, that is the time they have the urge to see a physician. And when they get their blood checked, they get surprised as to how their cholesterol levels had skyrocket. This can be a turning point when they set out to be more conscious of their diet. However, for many people, it may be too late to lower cholesterol normally. As an alternative, their doctor may have to order a medicine to help reduce their cholesterol. If that's the case, they are left with no choice but to abide with what their doctor said.

As a general rule in life, you got to do things moderately. This adage is very much applicable to diet. Keep in mind that anything that's consumed in excess is most often dangerous to our health. If you're not particularly keen in the nutrients of the meals you eat, you may lose track of the quantity of cholesterol you're taking in your body. The most practical and precise method is to have your cholesterol levels checked thru a lipid profile.

The cholesterol levels of a person is different from those of another in spite of them being of the identical age, or even if they have the same lifestyle and diet plan. The levels of cholesterol may be dependent upon several components. You will find individuals who are perceived to be physically top fit and follow a low cholesterol diet, and yet they surprisingly have high cholesterol levels. One possible factor might be genetic. It's something that they cannot modify since they are born with it. Nevertheless, there are certain medicines that can help manage the cholesterol level in their bodies. On the other hand, there are people who seem to lead an unhealthy lifestyle with almost no physical exercise at all, and yet, they do not suffer from any illness or high cholesterol level.

When you are familiar with the details of the Cholesterol chart, you will be able to manage and monitor your heart's health very well. You should know that the Cholesterol range of less than 200 is good. It indicates that you have a low risk of acquiring coronary diseases. Cholesterol range of 200-239, indicates a high probability of developing into a full-blown heart disease. If your total cholesterol level is in the line of 240 and above, the risk of suffering from a coronary is doubled.

As you mature, it is vital that you are able to monitor your cholesterol levels very well. Knowing the cholesterol chart is just one of the many ways you can take care of your heart.




About the Author:



No comments:

Post a Comment