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the answer to chronic telogen effluvium (CTE) Hair loss caused by a nutritional shortfall of iron can take years to develop and so cannot be corrected overnight. In fact without a supplement it may be many years after the menopause before a woman's iron stores return to the level of a man of the same age. From starting a supplement regimen, the minimum time before a reduction in hair shedding is noticed is about 16 weeks. It may take considerably longer to see the benefit in terms of hair volume because of the time the hair takes to grow long enough to contribute to the overall hair volume. If you see no benefit in hair volume after 6-9 months then you should seek professional help as there are probably other reasons for your hair loss. Eating a large portion of red meat every day would certainly raise iron levels but is not an option for most people. An iron supplement will achieve the same results but research has shown that to increase ferritin levels quickly, you will need a high strength iron supplement supplying 72mg of elemental iron a day, for up to 6 months. Thereafter at least 24mg of iron a day will be needed (or double this if you have heavy menstrual bleeding). For a significant number of women this level of iron intake will not have the desired effect unless they also take L-lysine plus vitamin C and vitamin B12 to aid the absorption of the iron. A supplement which has been developed to provide those nutrients at the specific levels is Florisene ® Florisene® is available from leading pharmacies. product information Presentation Florisene® is a red/brown tablet providing the following nutrients:
Florisene® is suitable for vegetarians. Uses Florisene® has been formulated to provide certain essential nutrients to help maximise hair growth in women. Research has shown that a section of the female population; particularly between the ages of 18-50 have increased hair shedding (chronic telogen effluvium) and that there is a strong correlation between this hair loss and low iron stores (measured as serum ferritin). Florisene® is especially recommended for women who have reduced hair volume (compared with several years ago) or who have recently noticed hair shedding as seen by more hairs in the brush, comb or when shampooing. When Florisene® is taken at the recommended daily intake it can take up to 26 weeks, before the hair shedding is reduced. From that point, hair volume will start to increase but it will take several further months for the hair to grow to a length that contributes to hair volume. Recommended intake Initial intake. Take one tablet three times a day for up to six months or until excessive shedding stops. If after six months no reduction has occurred, professional help should be sought or contact our Helpline on 01892 554347. Maintenance intake. For maintenance purposes take one tablet daily but if you have heavy periods or eat little or no red meat, then your maintenance dose may need to be 2 tablets daily. Florisene® should be taken with water half to one hour before food or on an empty stomach. Try to avoid drinks containing milk or tea and coffee within an hour of taking Florisene® as these drinks affect the absorption of the nutrients. Take only as directed. Contra-indications, warnings, etc. Do not take any other iron containing supplements whilst taking Florisene®. If you are breast-feeding or pregnant consult your doctor before taking Florisene®. Do not take Florisene® if you are taking oral antibiotics. Florisene® should not be taken within 2 hours of taking any medication, including indigestion remedies. Worldwide Patents Pending EP Application Number 97925169.1 UK Patent Number 2314019 US Patent Number 6136860 Further notes for doctors and health professionals. The serum ferritin level is the most critical measurement to ascertain whether Florisene® is applicable. However, other blood measurements can influence what level this reading should be. We supply a technical information pack specifically for GPs & Pharmacists which details what blood measurements should be taken and the values these need to be. To obtain your free copy, please contact our Technical Department on Tel. 01892 554 314. (Healthcare professionals only please.) Consumers should use the Hair Helpline on 01892 554 347.
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