Comment 路 Wed, August 4, 2021 路 ND Owner
NA-R-ALA and Hair Loss
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lobster_lover 路 7 points
I see a lot of companies selling their R-ALA/NA-R-ALA products 'optimized' with Biotin. It seems many people believe hair loss/brittle nails is a side effect of R-ALA and that biotin can mitigate these side effects.
I'm having trouble finding any evidence supporting or refuting this. Does anyone have knowledge or experience with this?
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julujulu86 路 3 points
I (35f) added optim ala about 3 weeks ago on a 5/2 schedule and noticed my nails are peeling and my hair started a shed cycle that is heavier than normal last week (and my hair is short). I stopped taking it again a couple days ago. Hoping this stops soon. Will report back. Also, I would love a biotin supp, even if it were only for the other things biotin helps with. Of course I'm all about anything that will help my nerves communicate better馃槒
u/MisterYouAreSoDumb 路 ND Owner
I am speaking with the team now about doing a biotin, or perhaps just a total B complex with biotin in it. That might be the better option.