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Black Current Oil Curbs Hair Loss

The GLA in black currant seed oil can inhibit the change from testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by way of the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme. Excessive dihydrotestosterone in your body can attack hair follicles and by blocking DHT production, black currant oil may help prevent further hair loss due to androgenic alopecia in both men and women. Black currant seed oil is also high in polyphenolic compounds such as those found in green tea. A study in 2005 revealed the positive effects of polyphenolic compounds on hair loss among rodents.

The oil can be used on the scalp topically or added to any shampoo (non-toxic options preferred). Leave on hair or scalp 10-15 minutes as tolerated and then wash it off. Please be wary of any allergies or medical conditions that may not make black current oil use suitable.