Comment · Sat, June 4, 2022 · ND Owner
Gotu Kola and Tongkat Ali - Thinning Hair
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SykoNaught388 · 5 points
I am very new to nootropics, and I ordered some Gotu Kola yesterday. I read a lot of information here about the benefits. Mainly for Anxiety, Memory/Focus, healthy skin, and the kicker was healthier hair.
My hair is thinning a bit, and while I know this wouldn't be any sort of cure all, I am hoping Gotu Kola could slow it down a bit by making my hair more healthy.
Has anyone experienced any positive benefits to hair loss as a result of taking Gotu Kola?
I am also looking into Tongkat Ali to increase libido and normalize T levels. But, upon looking around a bit, it seems that some people have had an issue of slight thinning of their hair. I certainly don't want to speed up the balding process lol.
If Gotu Kola has a net positive in regards to helping with hair loss, would it be enough to offset some of the possible side effects of Tongkat Ali?
If I am way off on any of this or looking at it the wrong way, please feel free to school me a bit. As I said, I am new to all of this and just hoping to find some guidance.
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u/MisterYouAreSoDumb · ND Owner
As others have stated, that is likely due to increase DHT production from the increased testosterone from the Tongkat Ali. This is why I have been suggesting people take apigenin with their tongkat, as that will inhibit DHT.
Apigenin inhibits rat neurosteroidogenic 5a-reductase 1 and 3a-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase
I also suggest combining Tongkat Ali with Cistanche and Horny Goat Weed to balance out the anti-estrogen effects Tongkat can cause. You actually need balanced estrogen. You don't want levels to fall too low. Some people take DHEA and Pregnenolone with Tongkat, too. That will help balance things out as well.