The Green Tea Myth and Hair Loss

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Hair Loss And Green Tea by Sheron Hopkins

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Man has never lost his enthusiasm in his search for the answer to hair loss.    He need not go beyond nature for the answer is in green tea. For centuries, green tea was abundant. The leaf is dried and prepared as a drink. It is also reputed to have medicinal properties and was used to cure intestinal disorders. It is also believed that green tea drank as a beverage could combat skin aging. In many cases, the green tea extract was used to cure spot baldness in males.

Today there are many converts to green tea. Because of its anti-oxidant effects, green tea they surmise may prove to be an effective hair loss treatment, although no scientific paper has been produced to that effect.     The anti-oxidant property of the leaf are catechins, which are touted to enhance cardiovascular action, has antibacterial properties, boosts stamina, and improves skin elasticity.   It is also believed that green tea can be a safeguard against colon cancers.

The allegation that green tea can cure hair loss has no hard facts to substantiate the claim. Taken regularly, the tea may inhibit the enzyme that converts the hormones testosterone into dihydrostestosterone (DHT) that shortens the life of the hair follicle.   Since there is no evidence that it can indeed stop hair loss users should be wary that no proper does has been determined to make this tea an effective hair loss treatment.

People shed hair by the hundreds everyday. It can be found on your pillow, or hairbrush. Shedding is normal.

It becomes alarming though when no new hair growth is evident. But whether green tea can stop hair loss that has to be subjective to more studies.

Green tea is making waves as an important additive to cosmetics. It is added to creams and lotions to prevent the onslaught of wrinkles. Still, this has to be studied seriously for further proof.   It can also reduce eliminate bad breath and cavities. Green tea is said to sooth arthritis, block fats and cholesterol. If you wish to take this tea, it is advised to ask the opinion of your doctor.

Excessive drinking of teas may cause intestinal irritation because of its high content of caffeine, tannins, and acids. Taking more than the regular dose will cause sleeplessness and irritability. Palpitations may also occur. Consuming more than the recommended dose may cause vomiting. Those with stomach ulcers should not take green tea.

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