Evidence supporting the use of: Vitamin E (mixed)
For the health condition: Hair (loss or thinning)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols and tocotrienols) is sometimes used to support or treat hair loss or thinning, largely due to its antioxidant properties and its role in protecting cell membranes. The scientific evidence supporting its use for hair health or hair loss is limited and not robust. Some small studies and animal models suggest that oxidative stress may contribute to hair loss, and antioxidants like Vitamin E could theoretically help mitigate this effect. For example, a small, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in Tropical Life Sciences Research (2010) found that oral tocotrienol supplementation over 8 months led to a statistically significant increase in hair count in volunteers with hair loss compared to placebo. However, the sample size was small, and further replication and larger studies are needed to confirm these findings.

Most other evidence is indirect, focusing on Vitamin E’s general role in skin and scalp health rather than specifically on hair growth or loss. There is little evidence from high-quality randomized controlled trials demonstrating that Vitamin E supplementation (oral or topical) significantly improves hair thickness, density, or prevents hair loss in most people. Therefore, while there is some preliminary scientific support, especially for mixed tocotrienols, the overall evidence is weak, and Vitamin E should not be considered a primary or standalone treatment for hair loss.

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